Paul Mercer, who has led the Department of Environmental Protection since January 2016, is the latest Cabinet member to depart as Gov. Paul LePage’s second term winds down.
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Maine Voices: Dear Verizon: Can you hear us now?
A proposed cell tower means that Scarborough must unite against corporate greed and protect our marshlands.
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Posted inMaine Gardener, Source
Quality tools, well cared for, let you rest easy in winter
Clean, sharpen, oil and store. Then go skiing or head south.
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To document climate change, Kate Olson went to Maine’s expert witnesses
She interviewed fishermen, farmers and foresters about how they are affected.
Posted inSea Change, Source
As price of climate change climbs, consider how much we could save
Costs in dollars, to the environment and to living things could fall if we reduce emissions and adapt quicker.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Pro-offshore oil group chaired by LePage is run by energy lobbyists
The energy industry staffs a governors’ coalition that Maine’s governor rescued from dissolution.
Posted inBusiness, Source
Couple’s device that makes water from air wins $1.5 million prize
Their Skywater 300 machine earns the XPrize For Water Abundance.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Source
ReVision Energy team recognized for environmental leadership
The Portland renewable power company is honored for its advocacy and work bringing solar power to nonprofits.
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Get busy on new Brunswick bike trails
There are four new miles of mountain biking terrain for all at the old Navy base.
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Green movement grows brighter on campuses in Maine
Colleges take on climate change with environmentally smart new buildings.