Central Maine Power’s political action committee spent the money this fall on advertising, political consultants, polling and opposition research to promote the $1 billion project, according to a campaign finance report.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster
South Portland’s goal of limiting fertilizer use still ‘a work in progress’
A special committee is looking at how best to prevent excess nitrogen in local waterways.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine towns, businesses face potential 40% increase on wastewater fees
Maine environmental officials say the fee hike is needed to make up for a funding shortfall that is affecting enforcement of water quality laws.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Times Record
Maine will double its rebate on certain heat pumps for homeowners
Rebates from the Efficiency Maine trust will increase from $500 to $1,000 for the first heat pump installed in a home if it meets the criteria for high performance and efficiency.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
House passes bill to force federal action on ‘forever chemicals’ with Pingree, Golden amendments
The bill would force the EPA to develop health standards for the substances and would add PFAS to the list of chemicals in the agency’s ‘Safer Choice’ labels program.
Posted inMaine, News
Arundel farmer denied aid in ‘forever chemicals’ nightmare
His century-old operation devastated by PFAS contamination, Fred Stone says a federal safety net won’t help him recoup losses.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Yarmouth volleyball champs bypass traditional plaques
The team instead asks for a more sustainably created award.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Air pollution cannot be ignored out of existence
Declining air quality has been linked to thousands of deaths, but the Trump administration says it’s not a problem.
Posted inThe Forecaster
South Portland Land Trust holds annual meeting
SOUTH PORTLAND — The South Portland Land Trust will hold its annual meeting at 7:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the McKernan Center, on the Southern Maine Community College campus. The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Email [email protected] for more information. During the annual meeting, the land trust […]
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Susan Collins backs bill to bolster local recycling rates across the country
Maine’s senior senator is among the backers of a $75 million U.S. Senate proposal to educate Americans about how and why they ought to recycle.