3 min Putting a February weather rollercoaster in context Data from the Maine Climate Office shows that Maine’s average winter low is rising. ByAnnie RopeikFebruary 18, 2024
3 min State rejects plans for Pickett Mountain mine The Maine Land Use Planning Commission denies a request to rezone land to allow for metallic mining near Baxter State Park. ByKate CoughFebruary 14, 2024
7 min Following floods, coastal Realtors gather for aptly-named course: “Living on the Edge” Climate change is making an impact, and the real estate industry is among those learning how to adjust. ByTux TurkelFebruary 11, 2024
4 min Granite? Aluminum? Wood? Rethinking coastal infrastructure in the wake of January’s storms Legislative committee considering bill to allow fast track permitting and wharves built up to four feet higher than previously allowed. ByJacqueline WeaverFebruary 11, 2024
2 min Lawmakers reject contract limits on groundwater extraction The bill would have limited the length of contracts between utilities and large-scale water extractors like Poland Spring. ByKate CoughFebruary 10, 2024
6 min December floods expose weaknesses in county notification systems Franklin County officials say they struggled to notify residents of road closures and other hazards in real time as floodwaters rose. ByEmmett GartnerFebruary 3, 2024
7 min Washington County mitigation plans being eyed after storms It's not just a matter of sea level rise. It's the increasing frequency and intensity of the storms fueled by climate change that are the problem. ByLura Jackson, Quoddy TidesFebruary 3, 2024