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EPA lawsuit over South Portland oil tanks raises neighborhood fears

by Kelley Bouchard April 7, 2019April 8, 2019

Disagreement between federal and state regulators leaves people who live near petroleum tanks in South Portland feeling violated and poisoned.

Business, Maine, News, Politics

Lawmakers endorse ban on oil and gas drilling off Maine’s coast

by Kevin Miller April 5, 2019April 6, 2019

But some question the value of a bill to prohibit oil and gas exploration in state-owned waters that are devoid of oil and gas reserves.

Business, Maine, News, Uncategorized

Maine House votes to ban foam food, beverage containers statewide

by Kevin Miller April 4, 2019April 5, 2019

The bill, which faces additional votes in both the House and Senate, follow bans enacted in several Maine communities.

Business, News

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to pay over $18,000 for environmental violations

by Peter McGuire April 3, 2019April 4, 2019

The money from its settlement with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection will help fund a fish passage on the Sheepscot River.

Business, Maine, News

While oil company denies violation, South Portland residents air fears over pollution lawsuit

by Kelley Bouchard April 2, 2019April 3, 2019

Many question why city officials weren’t notified that Global Partners LP has been violating the Clean Air Act for years, even as city attorneys say the state disputes the EPA findings.

Outdoors, Sports

Birding: Ordinary Mainers track the arrival of migrating birds each spring

by Herb Wilson March 31, 2019March 30, 2019

Through the power of citizen science, we can gain a far better understanding of the impact of human behavior on birds.

Nation & World, News

Federal judge declares Trump’s push to open Arctic, Atlantic oceans to drilling illegal

by Juliet Eilperin The Washington Post March 30, 2019March 30, 2019

The decision applies to 98 percent of the Arctic Ocean, but covers only undersea canyons in the Atlantic.

Uncategorized

South Portland council to hold public discussion of EPA lawsuit against petroleum company

by Kelley Bouchard March 29, 2019March 30, 2019

Mayor Claude Morgan said city officials want to host a transparent review of the federal agency’s lawsuit and proposed settlement with Global Partners LP.