penobscot river
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PublishedApril 18, 2022
National conservation group joins call to save Maine’s salmon rivers
American Rivers says dams owned by Brookfield Renewable Energy threaten the survival of salmon and other fish in the Kennebec, Penobscot and Union rivers.
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PublishedApril 18, 2022
U.S. Supreme Court denies Penobscot Nation appeal over namesake river
A federal judge previously ruled that the reservation includes islands of the river's main stem, but not the waters.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2021
Book review: In a small Maine town, an act of arson leads to division and tragedy
Gregory Brown's debut novel, 'The Lowering Days,' intertwines family drama with big questions of colonialism, ownership and environmentalism.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2021
Company could spend up to $267 million to clean up mercury in Penobscot River
The settlement agreement still needs approval from a federal judge in Bangor.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2021
‘From the Mountains to the Sea’ offers a meticulous account of the restoration of the Penobscot River
A broad spectrum of people and groups came together with a common goal - and they actually got something done.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2021
Chemical site cleanup on Maine river to cost more than $180 million
The settlement concerns the site of the HoltraChem Manufacturing plant on the Penobscot River that has been the subject of legal conflicts for more than 2 decades.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2020
Maine Voices: Want a healthy planet? Check your rivers
Mainers should be proud of their leadership in river restoration. Still, there’s a lot more work to do.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2019
Maine Voices: Decolonize Thanksgiving by making amends to the Wabanaki
It's not enough to acknowledge past harms – non-Natives should work to create restorative change.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2019
Sustenance fishing rules proposed for Maine waters draw mixed response
The Mills administration negotiated an agreement with tribal leaders this year that proposes tightening water quality standards to better protect the health of people who rely on fishing for sustenance.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2019
Maine Voices: Let’s work toward one Maine, with environmental justice for all
Residents who are already dealing with poverty, racism or both shouldn't face the added stress of toxic chemicals.
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