The average June high temperature in the town of Verkhoyansk is 68 degrees.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Petition seeks ropeless lobster fishing in Gulf of Maine to protect whales
The Pew Charitable Trusts wants to adopt seasonal lobster closures in the Gulf of Maine to protect the endangered right whale.
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Trump opens marine monument to fishermen, promises trade relief
Reopening this southern New England territory to commercial fishing has political appeal in Maine, but little practical impact.
Posted inFood, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Do the environment a big favor; shrink your lawn
Replace it with a flower garden, and as a bonus, you won’t have to mow so much.
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The Seed Saver
Radical and self-reliant, subsistence farmer Will Bonsall has preserved tens of thousands of seeds as a way to preserve crop diversity.
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The Force Field
Frith Farm walks the walk. The little farm in Scarborough produces organic food for its neighbors and green energy for its operations, fostering biodiversity and community.
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The Pedal Pusher
The nonprofit Bicycle Coalition of Maine works to make the state’s roads safer for cyclists and pedestrians. In the pandemic, its work has become more pertinent than ever.
Posted inNews, Source
The Lakes Lobbyist
A former wig designer for TV and Broadway, Linda Rice has been a fierce volunteer guardian of North Pond and other Maine lakes for more than two decades.
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The Invasives Innovator
Marine Biologist Marissa McMahan takes a three-pronged approach: stop green crabs, improve the lives of fishing communities and teach children science.
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Mass shift to remote work could redefine Maine’s climate goals
If even a fraction of Mainers currently working from home continue to do so, it would greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state.