Bath residents, mostly living in the South End of the city, are concerned about pollution, noise and ‘overtourism.’
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Native seeds preserved, protected to counter surging invasives
Calling all home gardeners and eco enthusiasts! Lend a hand this spring: Assist Wabanaki tribes and scientists fighting to save ash trees or partner up with statewide neighbors through local seed banks.
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Diving into Maine’s eelgrass restoration push
Lucy Dutton spoke with The Times Record about her winter germination studies at the Coastal Studies Center. Her research sets the stage for future seagrass restoration in Casco Bay.
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Freeport timber harvest that rankled locals serves as forestry lesson
At first, the operation at Bliss Woods raised public concern, but now it has become a lesson in climate-smart forestry. This May, locals can join a forester on a woods walk to learn more about the preserve’s improving health.
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Land trust trail project weighs conservation and accessibility in Bowdoinham
KELT plans to reshape a section of Center Point Preserve so trail users, including those with mobility challenges, can enjoy views of Merrymeeting Bay. It won’t be the first project of its kind, but the new trend has opened up a debate about “nature for all” vs. “nature for nature’s sake.”
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For 8 years, Brunswick Landing hangar inspections often found deficiencies
An initial view of a hefty document submitted to the Town of Brunswick on Friday shows 6,300 gallons of toxic firefighting foam known as AFFF is stored in hangars owned by the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority.
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Maui’s toxic debris could fill 5 football fields 5 stories deep. Where will it end up?
The debris and ash that remained after a deadly wildfire last year decimated Lahaina now sits in a temporary dump site. But some are worried the site may not truly be temporary.
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The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year, study finds
India leads the world in generating plastic waste, followed by Nigeria, Indonesia and China.
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Environmental group recruits Brunswick residents in fight to protect bay
In the aftermath of a chemical spill, Friends of Casco Bay visited Brunswick to discuss stormwater pollution, the spread of PFAS and to introduce a new app for locals to “stay informed and get involved.”
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Brunswick to host special public meeting in wake of chemical spill
Brunswick Town Hall announced on Sunday that it would be hosting a special public meeting in the wake of the largest foam spill the town has seen in 30 years.