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Maine Department of Environmental Protection

Published
August 12, 2020

Regulators begin reviewing plan for metal mine in northern Maine

Wolfden Resources' proposal for a mine just south of Patten will likely be the first test of a state law that opened the door for metal mining in the state.
Published
May 11, 2020

Maine DEP issues permit for construction of CMP corridor

The environmental permit is one of the last major regulatory hurdles for the $1 billion project.
Published
March 13, 2020

CMP power line project wins initial approval from Maine DEP

While backers applaud the draft permit for the $1 billion transmission line to bring electricity from Quebec to Massachusetts, opponents say the project would provide "no verifiable reduction in greenhouse gases."
Published
March 9, 2020

Ecomaine’s waste hauling trucks will soon be powered by trash

The company responsible for converting Maine's trash to electricity is replacing its diesel-powered waste hauling trucks with electric vehicles.
Published
February 12, 2020

Bill to give Maine DEP more authority over ‘forever chemicals’ advances in committee

The bill is one of multiple measures that lawmakers will consider this year in response to growing concerns about PFAS contamination in Maine.

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Published
February 10, 2020

Bill targets 10 waterfront oil terminals in Maine for ‘proper closure’

Sponsored by Rep. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, L.D. 2033 would force terminal owners to remove tanks and contamination if they shut down petroleum facilities from South Portland to Searsport.
Published
January 15, 2020

Maine towns, businesses face potential 40% increase on wastewater fees

Maine environmental officials say the fee hike is needed to make up for a funding shortfall that is affecting enforcement of water quality laws.
Published
January 5, 2020

Arundel farmer denied aid in ‘forever chemicals’ nightmare

His century-old operation devastated by PFAS contamination, Fred Stone says a federal safety net won't help him recoup losses.
Published
December 26, 2019

Maine task force recommends more widespread water testing for ‘forever chemicals’

But members split over a proposal to allow the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to order cleanup of contaminated sites.
Published
December 10, 2019

A 34 million-gallon sewer leak in Waterville highlights infrastructure needs, official says

Kennebec Sanitary Treatment District Superintendent Timothy LeVasseur said Tuesday that 34 million, not 15 million, gallons of sewage flowed into the Kennebec River when a sewer main broke.