The New England Clean Energy Connect line, which began operating in January, has been the subject of litigation, appeals and political maneuvering for nearly a decade.
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State plan to expand Maine’s biggest landfill back in court
The Penobscot Nation and the Conservation Law Foundation want to block the proposal for Juniper Ridge in Old Town, saying it would put tribal health and culture at risk.
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Maine makes a high-stakes bet to protect its waterways
With extreme weather on the rise, the state is embracing an ancient, low-tech method of using dormant cuttings to stabilize shorelines.
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To curb trash fires, Maine may require battery makers to offer free disposal
Regulators say batteries take up too much of the limited space in Maine’s landfills and have caused a surge in fires.
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Woman’s ‘labor of love’ at Sabattus Pond draws scrutiny from state regulators
Lucille Laliberte has been cleaning the pond she grew up on. But the well-intended work could be harmful, state officials and lake stewards say.
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Federal cuts threaten Maine environment, leaders say
Concerns were outlined by the Maine Climate Council and in a new report from the Natural Resources Council of Maine.
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Humans, not beavers, to blame for dam at Tripp Pond in Poland
Surveillance photos show two unidentified people apparently working without permission on an artificial dam at an outlet on the pond, where property owners have fought over water levels.
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Why is conserved land in Belfast being sold as commercial property?
A Maine wetland was supposed to be conserved “in perpetuity,” but it seems the plan was never filed. The state DEP is investigating.
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Total ban on foam food containers in Maine delayed 2 more years
The Legislature continued 2 key exemptions on the containers until July 2027.
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CMP conservation plan insufficient, environmental groups tell state regulators
CMP said the conservation plan is just one part of a comprehensive set of requirements to address the overall project impacts, and that the concerns identified are dealt with elsewhere in the permit orders.