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Sustainability
Report says Maine land trusts have preserved nearly 3 million acres — and much of it remains taxable
Updated: May 27, 2025Maine’s 80-plus land trusts have conserved nearly 15% of Maine’s land base, supporting the outdoor economy, land-based industries, climate resilience and public infrastructure.
Updated: May 27, 2025
Conservation group to buy Nordic Aquafarms land in Belfast
April 23, 2025Nordic Aquafarms earlier this year abandoned its proposal to build a land-based salmon farm at the site and listed the 53.9 acres for $2 million.
April 23, 2025
FAME approves financing for biofuel plant in Millinocket
Updated: April 7, 2025Once fully operational, the plant could provide up to 83 full-time jobs plus 92 in the forestry and transportation supply chains.
Updated: April 7, 2025
How a Westbrook entrepreneur grew a ‘green home’ publishing business
Updated: April 2, 2025The market includes increasing interest in homes that use less energy and are more energy independent, increased interest in retrofitting and a shift back toward “local.”
Updated: April 2, 2025
South Portland site will host Green Home + Energy Show
Updated: March 31, 2025Programming and exhibitors will feature products and services such as electric vehicles and yard tools and eco-friendly landscaping practices.
Updated: March 31, 2025-
Groups aim to raise $62M to conserve land in western Maine
March 19, 2025The project would connect a total of a half-million acres of contiguous conserved lands in the Appalachian Mountain range.
March 19, 2025
Maine's former USDA Rural Development director takes post at a Portland nonprofit
February 27, 2025The Gulf of Maine Research Institute has hired Rhiannon Hampson as vice president for economic development.
February 27, 2025
$13M will support forest management, conservation in Maine
December 13, 2024The money is expected to help landowners adopt sustainable practices like managing invasive species and enhancing carbon sequestration
December 13, 2024-
Conservation group buys 44,000 acres in northwest Maine for $44.4M
Updated: December 4, 2024The fund is working with the community to shape a permanent conservation solution. The land supports a working forest, maple sugaring and habitats and recreation.
Updated: December 4, 2024 
Katahdin Woods and Water monument could get new entry with approval from Congress pending
Updated: November 26, 2024Legislation wending through the U.S. Senate would improve access from the south and better connect the monument to the Millinocket region and major roadways.
Updated: November 26, 2024
Expansion of Biodiversity Research Institute in Portland reflects steady growth
Updated: November 18, 2024The Biodiversity Research Institute's expansion on Canco Road is expected to cost $3 million. American Building Group, a construction company also located on Canco Road, will manage the project. Whipple|Callender Architects in Portland provided the
Updated: November 18, 2024Maine scrap metal company settles with EPA over pollution violations
November 13, 2024The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Grimmel Industries Inc. didn’t have the correct air emissions license for releasing certain chemicals at a Topsham scrap metal shredder.
November 13, 2024
Maine voters OK'd a $30M bond for improving trails — now what?
November 7, 2024Starting in January, the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands will begin a competitive grant program to provide $7.5 million per year for trail design, maintenance and construction.
November 7, 2024A USM program will help craft beverage manufacturers in Maine and Vermont prevent pollution
November 1, 2024A grant of $350,000, awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will go to USM's New England Environmental Finance Center, which is part of the university’s Catherine Cutler Institute.
November 1, 2024
Grant money will focus on growing Libbytown garden, community
Updated: October 28, 2024The conversion is expected to provide soil free of potential contaminants, create more-accessible gardens and strengthen them against climate change-related issues.
Updated: October 28, 2024
In Norway, a Maine nonprofit tackles the housing crunch, climate issues
October 23, 2024The Center for an Ecology-Based Economy is looking to build a housing cooperative and small-scale community solar farms. Programs to date include bike sharing and an EV charging network.
October 23, 2024
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