Conditions in Maine have created ‘a jackpot year’ for disruptive aquatic plants
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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Researchers give attention to worthy claws
In-depth studies of Maine lobsters aim to ensure the future of the state’s most lucrative fishery.
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DEP staffer heads to the oil spill
An oil and hazardous materials spill veteran, Barbara Parker has been with DEP for 28 years.
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Earth Firsters mix camping, political message
The annual convention of the Earth First! group is held at a Maine location that was carefully picked.
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Vegetable’s exclusion becoming hot potato
A number of Maine groups want potatoes put back on the popular WIC food-voucher program.
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Harbor porpoise returned to wild off Biddeford
A satellite tag on her dorsal fin showed that she was swimming off Portland Harbor by this afternoon.
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Feature Obituary: Basil Brown, 80, ‘the tomato whisperer’ of Union
UNION – Ailing with leukemia, Basil Brown still managed to put in a new garden plot this spring, with help from his grandson and great-grandson. “They did that together. That was his last project,” said his daughter, Bonnie Packard of Union. Mr. Brown, who died Friday at the age of 80, was known for his […]
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Maine DEP sending 2 skimmers, crew to Gulf
The crews had been on standby for two months. They will start work on Saturday and work in rotation for six months.
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Mainers join efforts to safeguard Gulf beaches
They get equipment where it needs to be, patrol the Alabama sands for oil and provide guidance to cleanup operations.
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Skimming surface, deep dedication
Maine crew members intend to remain in the Gulf as long as needed, doing messy oil recovery work in sweltering conditions.