The couple requests lawmakers ‘restore’ a state law so the deposit would be regulated under quarrying regulations, which are much less stringent.

The couple requests lawmakers ‘restore’ a state law so the deposit would be regulated under quarrying regulations, which are much less stringent.
Last fall, Steve Kress, who holds a doctorate in environmental education, received a lifetime achievement award from the Natural Resources Council of Maine.
Protection is needed against the wind and waves, but do sea walls and natural solutions really work?
Native pollinators like the bumblebee also play an important role in wild blueberry production. But what damage did a big hurricane last year in Florida do to the bee population?
A regional nonprofit has partnered with educators on a three-part training course to help prepare technicians to work on electric boats.
The Canadian company strives to address concerns about the preservation of water quality in its proposed operations.
Voters overwhelmingly approve a measure to pause development, amid concerns about a resident who has purchased hundreds of acres of land over the past several years.
PFAS, lithium mining, renewable energy among issues likely to face Maine’s 131st Legislature.
Warming weather has kept clam predators active, and a slow response to possible solutions has led to frustrations.
From mapping and sea rise tracking tools to model ordinances, a marine geologist offers resources for homeowners and others who want to learn more.
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