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Environment

Published
March 28, 2023

Falmouth makes public push to reduce use of plastic

Resident involvement is needed to protect the environment from harmful microplastics and PFAS, the town sustainability coordinator says.
Published
March 27, 2023

Boat shrink wrap piling up as recycling efforts flounder

The vast majority of the plastic that comes off Maine boats every spring goes to landfills or incinerators.
Published
March 22, 2023

Maine Voices: Support L.D. 928 to protect our environment, now and for decades to come

The Pine Tree Amendment to the Maine Constitution would give all Mainers the right to clean air, clean water and a healthy environment.
Published
March 19, 2023

Maine Gardener: Preventing pollution should be top of mind when making yardscaping plans

Supporting native insects is another important consideration.
Published
March 13, 2023

Biden approves major oil drilling project in Alaska over protests

The administration, in a move in the other direction toward conservation, earlier said it would bar or limit drilling in some other areas of Alaska and the Arctic Ocean.

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Published
March 1, 2023

Willard Beach dune restoration project will put old Christmas trees to good use

The plan is for the discarded trees to trap sand in the damaged dunes so the city can then replant dune grass, but when results will be seen depends on the weather.
Published
February 26, 2023

Canadian mining exploration company looks for metals in the Midcoast

Exiro Minerals Corp hopes to win over residents in Warren and Union as state lawmakers consider changes to Maine's strict mining laws.
Published
February 25, 2023

Mighty oaks from little acorns grow. The trees offer no end of other benefits, too

During winter, our columnist catches up on his reading and finds plenty of note in Douglas Tallamy's 'The Nature of Oaks.'
Published
February 19, 2023

From scourge to sauce? Fish sauce may be the answer to stopping the invasive green crab

Working with scientists, a local chef has developed an Asian fish sauce from the crabs. It's local, pungent and could be one way to reduce the crabs' numbers.
Published
February 14, 2023

Ohio train derailment leaves ‘toxic soup’ of multiple chemicals

More hazardous substances have been released than first reported, adding to the distrust and fear of residents in East Palestine.