The state’s biggest cities have seen a gradual rise in temperature and dew points since the late 1940s, making the summer heat more oppressive.
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Humans, not beavers, to blame for dam at Tripp Pond in Poland
Surveillance photos show two unidentified people apparently working without permission on an artificial dam at an outlet on the pond, where property owners have fought over water levels.
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Damariscotta land trust seeks volunteers to tackle invasive plants at Round Top Farm
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust seeks volunteers to join its “Bittersweet Brigade” workdays, from 9-11 a.m. every Wednesday through the summer and fall at Round Top Farm, 12 Round Top Lane, Damariscotta. The goal at the property is to reduce invasive plants, which are non-native plant species that, once introduced to a new ecosystem, establish themselves, […]
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Protecting our oceans through everyday choices
If you could make one small shift in your daily routine to help safeguard the home for over 80% of Earth’s life, would you do it? Summer beach season is a perfect time to explore how our household decisions can ripple out to protect creatures we seldom encounter but that play critical roles in our […]
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Humans are using up resources faster than the Earth is able to renew them
Americans are some of the worst offenders. The problem feels huge, but by altering the way you eat, you can help solve it. Recipe: Curried Cauliflower, Chickpea and Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl.
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Portland to consider ‘scrubber’ ban to curb pollution from cruise ships
The proposal, submitted by Portland Cruise Control, is expected to be evaluated by a City Council subcommittee in the fall.
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Conservationists press for Androscoggin River upgrade: ‘This is not optional’
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay leaders argue that decades of water quality data and state law demand the change.
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Rumford Falls Hydro bad for river, conservation groups say
Five conservation groups argue that too much water is being diverted from the river, hurting habitat and recreational opportunities.
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Brunswick to present environmental lectures at Curtis Memorial Library
The Town of Brunswick will present two environmental lectures at the Curtis Memorial Library in July. The Pesticide Ordinance Kickoff Presentation is from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, in the library’s Morrell Meeting Room. Join Brunswick’s environmental planner, Ashley Charleson, to learn about the town’s plan to develop a community pesticide and fertilizer ordinance Learn […]
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Maine issues new fish consumption limits for PFAS-tainted waters
Six bodies of water have new fish consumption advisories due to elevated levels of forever chemicals.