pesticides
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PublishedApril 10, 2024
Pesticide ban petitioner pleased with Cape council’s amendments
A public hearing on the changes to the voter-approved ordinance will be held next month.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2024
The federal government tightens rules around pesticide applications
But they don't go far enough, as homeowners probably won't read them. It's the plants and animals in your garden that will suffer.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2023
Hallowell bans pesticides, OKs fertilizers on private property
The new rules, seen in only a handful of Maine municipalities, are to go into effect in January.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2023
South Portland City Council approves amendments to Landscape Management Ordinance
The amendments are related to the use of pesticides, after multiple meetings of discussion.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2023
Commentary: Toxic pesticides hurt all of us
Eight years ago, I transitioned our farm to organic. Why, then, do pesticides still bother me? Because some drift through the air for miles, polluting not only my farm and crops but also important habitats.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2023
Pesticide ordinance scheduled for November referendum in Cape Elizabeth
The issue was first heavily discussed at a hearing on March 1.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2023
Cape Elizabeth will vote on pesticide ban in November
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PublishedMarch 9, 2023
Cape Elizabeth holds public hearing on pesticide ordinance
More discussions about a pesticide ordinance are scheduled.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2023
Pesticide ban set for vote in Cape Elizabeth
The proposed ordinance would prohibit the use of synthetic pesticides on residential properties and bar any pesticides at all near water or wetlands.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2023
Hallowell sets public hearing for controversial pesticide ordinance, approves first reading
The hearing is set for March 13, after which the ordinance will need a second and third reading before approval.
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