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PublishedApril 21, 2021
Turn off the lights, buy local, ride your bike: How to make every day Earth Day
Local environmentalists and leaders are encouraging Mainers to do their part for Earth Day's 51st anniversary.
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PublishedApril 18, 2021
$13 a month for heat and electricity. A tale of two solar converts
The downside: the initial investment. But these solar supporters say the cost is about what they were paying for heat and electricity monthly before solar, and in eight to 12 years, they'll be on Easy Street.
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PublishedApril 18, 2021
Maine lawmakers taking closer look at solar power payback
Critics worry the state is forcing utilities to pay solar power providers — especially large commercial producers — too much, and that the burden will end up on the backs of ratepayers.
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PublishedApril 11, 2021
Recycling in Maine salvages 3 tough years
Experts say China's ban forced Maine and the country to confront 'flaws' in its waste system, and advocates hope greater awareness and pending state and federal legislation will kick-start more recycling.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2021
Seven Maine roads — 522 miles of nationally recognized awesome
Maine has three new National Scenic Byways, giving you even more historical, recreational and cultural reasons to hit the open road as summer beckons.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2020
Face Time: Sarah Hammond, new grad and environmental steward
The Auburn native surprised a few frogs, got her chainsaw certification and did a lot of good in the Maine woods last summer.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2020
Maine added 91 new spiders to its state species list
Bad news for arachnophobes. There are 677 known species of spiders in Maine, including 91 new ones just added to the list last month. So small, so quiet, so many, you're probably sitting next to one right now...
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PublishedNovember 1, 2020
Industry and the Androscoggin River: A Museum L-A exhibit
The new exhibit tells a story about the river and how industries have utilized it over time, for better and worse.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2020
Maine officials hunt for ash trees sold at Lowe’s
The trees may contain the invasive Emerald ash borer
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PublishedJuly 19, 2020
Friends help state loon count while keeping a tradition alive
Long-time volunteers Peggy Dorf and Bonnie Eletz share their love of loon counting on Thompson Lake.
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