A legislative committee wants environmental protections that the industry deems excessive.
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Residents hope tide has turned and plan will save Camp Ellis
Public comment will be taken through Tuesday on the Army Corps’ proposal to construct a spur.
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Bird-banding science takes off
While a delight for children to observe, the practice can shed light on important issues such as climate change.
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Lobster promotion fees debated at State House
Augusta may allocate another $1 million for the ad effort.
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Maine legislators turn down a ban on tar sands
Committee members instead endorse a bill that would require more study of issues related to the fuel.
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Maine scientists envision changing forests
A warming climate makes the state’s trees vulnerable to pests and other stresses that could imperil its 30,000 forestry-related jobs, experts say.
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Sides clash on tar sands oil moratorium
Environmental groups want time to study the risks, but the industry says the bill’s effects would be harmful.
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Maine fishermen resist eel harvest quotas
They tell a commission that eels are flourishing in state waters and changes aren’t needed.
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Regulators to hear comments today on eel management plan
Proposed changes include increased monitoring and methods to improve habitat.
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Testimony: Environment key in Maine mining rules
As the DEP writes regulations to implement a new law, backers and opponents urge legislators to protect the Maine landscape.