The proposals, which come as the result of 2 recently passed laws, are aimed at protecting endangered and threatened species.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Review
Residents on a tiny island in Maine struggle as climate change reshapes their lives
In alternating chapters, the many well-drawn characters in ‘Little Great Island’ each gets to tell the story from their perspective.
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Flood-prone Scarborough street removal project still needs final votes
Last year, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth town councils agreed to remove a portion of the road that crosses Spurwink Marsh. But it’s not a done deal.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Here’s the latest on the Kennebec River dams sale announced last week
Impacts on the Somerset Mill, the Skowhegan River Park, flooding and licensing are becoming clearer a week after The Nature Conservancy announced the purchase from Brookfield Renewable Energy.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
How Maine’s environment is being reshaped by longer, hotter summers
The Portland Press Herald spoke to two dozen experts this summer about the ways increasing heat is affecting Maine’s natural world.
Posted inMaine, News
Federal cuts threaten Maine environment, leaders say
Concerns were outlined by the Maine Climate Council and in a new report from the Natural Resources Council of Maine.
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4 Kennebec River dams to be sold to Nature Conservancy
Brookfield Renewable Energy and The Nature Conservancy agreed to a deal that’s expected to eventually remove the dams.
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UNE maps loss of Maine beach dunes from 2024 winter storms
More than a quarter of coastal dunes at 4 southern Maine beaches were lost during the historic January 2024 storms and researchers say the dunes have yet to fully recover.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine public water supply complies with law, but is it safe?
A national advocacy group says federal limits for three carcinogens found in tap water from public systems in Maine and across the U.S. are too low. Water districts say it’s not fair to expect ratepayers to fund improvements to meet its lower recommended levels.
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South Portland tank farms expected to be sold. What could happen next?
City officials haven’t confirmed Portland Pipe Line Corp.’s plans to sell, but they’re preparing for the possible removal of massive tanks that have been a fixture in the city.