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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Paper or plastic? The answer’s not as clear as you think.
As Maine lawmakers debate a ban on single-use plastic bags, they should consider carbon emissions as well.
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Posted inMaine, News
Lead paint safety program working in Maine, research shows
More Maine homes are being tested thanks to a new, lower threshold at which lead is found in children who live there.
Posted inMaine, News
Is South Portland the ‘greenest’ city in Maine? It’s a leader, for sure
From building the state’s largest municipal solar array to taking on an international oil company, Maine’s fourth-largest city just might be its most environmentally active.
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Source winners were all about teamwork
Environmental problems affect all of us — and the solutions will require all of us.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
A family tradition for some, taking ice-out records grows in importance in warming climate
Volunteers across Maine have been keeping records of when the ice clears on the state’s lakes each spring, a century-old tradition now being used to assess the impact of climate change.
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The Pollinator: Jean English has quietly dedicated herself to advocating for organic growing.
The aptly named English has overseen MOFGA’s quarterly newspaper for three decades.
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The Toastmaster: Luke Truman is a passionate advocate for the environment
From campaigning for solar energy to working with MIT’s sustainability lab, Luke Truman lives his values through his job at Allagash Brewing, his volunteer work, and his daily life.
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The Purifier: Brian Marcaurelle helps to keep wild Maine islands – and the waters around them – clean
As program director of the Maine Island Trails Association, Marcaurelle believes once people learn to care about wild places, they will work to preserve them.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Lawmakers consider banning chemicals common in food packaging
Concerns are growing about the health effects of both PFAS and phthalates, but manufacturers and others say a blanket prohibition is an overreach.