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Sustainability
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Conservation of tiny Tenny River is crucial to greater Portland water quality
February 26, 2021The 1-mile river in Raymond is part of the connection to Sebago Lake, which is the major supplier for the Portland Water District, which supplies water to 16% of Maine's residents.
February 26, 2021
Proposed forest rules could hurt Maine economy, cost jobs, delegation says
February 9, 2021A proposed rule change would limit private landowners with access to Natural Resources Conservation Service programs to 45,000 acres, and devastate Maine's logging, outdoor recreation and conservation economies, the state's U.S. senators and
February 9, 2021
$2.4M awarded for natural resource conservation of Maine wetlands
Updated: February 3, 2021The program aims to offset impacts to natural resources at one site by funding protection of similar resources at another site, using in-lieu fees paid by permit applicants. Since 2008, over 130 projects have been funded.
Updated: February 3, 2021
Brunswick’s bluShift launches rocket successfully, despite frigid weather
February 1, 2021The successful launch positions bluShift to build subsequent rockets for suborbital and orbital space, to serve as vehicles for the growing nanosatellite industry. A proprietary biofuel uses materials that can be grown on farms.
February 1, 2021
In response to COVID concerns, Maine delays bans on plastic bags, plastic foam containers
December 24, 2020Bans on the disposable bags and food containers had been scheduled to take effect next month. But the Department of Environmental Protection has pushed back enforcement until July.
December 24, 2020
Penobscot Nation officials applaud Cabinet nomination, at a crucial time
December 21, 2020The nomination of a Native American to lead the Department of the Interior, which oversees the Bureau of Indian Affairs, comes as Maine's four tribes advocate in the Legislature for restoration of their sovereignty, which was largely stripped in
December 21, 2020
Mixed-income building in Portland's East Bayside is more than just apartments, city says
November 20, 2020Solterra, at 58 Boyd St. in Portland, which was completed this week and is owned by the Portland Housing Authority, is energy-efficient and has free Wi-Fi for residents, which will allow them to take advantage of a telehealth program through Greater
November 20, 2020
Plan calls for network of multi-use rail trails across Maine by 2030
November 12, 2020The Maine Trails Coalition plan for 2020-30 would add 13 rail trails that connect 37 existing ones, with development of five others proposed, linking the state, attracting tourists and boosting the economy, while also preserving rail tracks for
November 12, 2020
Right whale estimate plummets while Maine lobstermen await restrictions
October 28, 2020The critically endangered species declined from just over 400 to about 360. Conservation organizations continue to call for reducing the number of fishing lines in the water and requiring vessels to slow when right whales are present.
October 28, 2020
College of the Atlantic is No. 1 green college for fifth year running
October 27, 2020Colby, Bowdoin and Bates also made the top-50 list, which recognizes factors such as regional foods, waste diversion, renewable energy and sustainability-focused academics.
October 27, 2020
Combined heat-and-power may be an energy market with promise in Maine
Updated: October 26, 2020Maine and New England hit several criteria that promise good return on investment. But the market is hampered by lack of awareness, especially among smaller energy consumers.
Updated: October 26, 2020South Portland to consider alternatives to development moratorium
October 6, 2020South Portland officials have rejected an outright halt on development, but are considering other measures to help protect trees and open space within city limits.
October 6, 2020
Next: Taking the climate's pulse, Drew Dumsch expands learning about the natural world
Updated: October 5, 2020Dumsch co-founded the Saco-based Ecology School in 1998 with a mission of educating students about environmental sustainability. As the world reels from both the pandemic and climate change, he says that aim is more relevant than ever.
Updated: October 5, 2020
Next: Kay Aikin, energy innovator and entrepreneur, is transforming the power grid
Updated: October 5, 2020From Maine to West Africa, the CEO of Introspective Systems and her team are applying artificial intelligence to help energy systems focus on the people who use them.
Updated: October 5, 2020
South Portland officials to mull pros, cons of proposed development moratorium
September 21, 2020It isn't clear what kind of projects would be affected by the ban, if enacted. Proponents have cited two recently approved plans for multifamily housing complexes in the city, and nearly 80 projects are in the planning pipeline.
September 21, 2020
Portland Water District, nonprofits get $8M in federal funding for Sebago Lake conservation
September 21, 2020The money will support forest conservation, land stewardship and other natural resource preservation in the Sebago Lake watershed, which supplies drinking water to over 200,000 Mainers.
September 21, 2020
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