Gov. LePage takes notes but doesn’t reverse his pledge to roll back Maine regulations.
Beth Quimby
Beth Quimby reports on Maine on the weekends, when most Mainers are off the job and anything can happen. She worked for newspapers since she was in high school when she started out on her father’s New Hampshire newspaper. She is a graduate of Colby College and a recipient of national, regional and state journalism awards. When she is not working, she tries hard to follow her bliss.
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Forum speakers caution LePage on environment
Speakers from the lumber, fishing, tourist and farming sectors urge the governor not to roll back laws that protect water and air quality.
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Judge yet to sign Portland Shellfish consent decree
The company, which employs about 150 people, has resumed operations.
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Windham Town Council postpones workshop
The meeting was called off due to weather conditions.
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Mainer leads scientists who set sail to study vital plankton
Bigelow Lab researchers hope to learn how plankton are affected by the burning of fossil fuels.
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Portland Trails celebrates 20 years
The group that has created 35 miles of public walkways is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
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Gorham committee looking to organize major town festival
Gorham’s first settlers arrived on the south side the Little River in 1736, and the town is planning to mark the 275th anniversary of the occasion with a big event this year. “We are looking to honor the town through a celebration that will occur at a date yet to be set,” said Town Councilor […]
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Extreme commute: Pedalers’ mettle is impressive
Hardy bicycle enthusiasts save money, get fit and find adventure in bad weather trips to the office.
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Maine environmental leader to battle rollback of protections
Lisa Pohlmann, who will head the Natural Resources Council, says she hopes both parties will keep backing ‘green’ laws.
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Pohlmann new head of NRC of Maine
Lisa Pohlmann previously served as the Natural Resources Council’s deputy director.