A celebration of conservation and community: For every mile hiked, paddled or biked this autumn, participants will be eligible for a monthly prize.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Foam spill spews dangerous forever chemicals at Brunswick airport
Officials say a fire suppression system malfunctioned, discharging 1,600 gallons of firefighting foam concentrate – 4 to 5 feet deep in some places – at the former Naval Air Station.
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Posted inFood, Maine Gardener
If rising sea levels threaten your garden, we’ve a few ideas on what to plant
Some plants are far more resistant to salt water than others.
Posted inTimes Record
$34 million Route 1 improvements in Woolwich near end
The new Pleasant Cove Bridge on Route 1 touts itself as a project for environmentalists and transportation officials.
Posted inTimes Record
Fishermen’s Association introduces a new era for working waterfront resilience
As federal aid from January storms rolls in, waterfront owners are left to wonder what the path to recovery looks like. Enter the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association’s new rapid relief Go Fish! Fund.
Posted inTimes Record
Local camps make nature accessible for kids with autism
Federal law ensures support for disabled students during the school year, but that 3-month summer break can be a challenge for many families. Nature day camps have entered the scene with increased support for neurodivergent kids.
Posted inTimes Record
New condo development aims to ease Phippsburg housing crunch
Next year, 31 condominiums near Popham Beach will enter the scene.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Documentary reflects a better world, inspired by filmmaker’s child
“Saving Walden’s World” will show at Yarmouth’s First Parish Church at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Fireflies are fading from Maine’s night skies
Scientists agree that some species of the beloved insect appear to be in decline, most likely due to habitat loss, pesticide use, light pollution and climate change. But they lack the data to know the extent of the threat.
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Assessing Acadia National Park’s future climate: Warm or hot?
A new report from the National Park Service directs Acadia to plan for two different climate futures: warm and dry, or hot and sticky. Only one thing is certain, NPS climate scientists say: The park of the future will look very different.