The American Lung Association is offering a voucher worth $1,000 to those who replace their high-polluting wood stove with a cleaner-burning one.
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Group pushes to close loophole in Maine’s ban on out-of-state waste
Environmentalists and grassroots activists say regulations let hundreds of thousands of tons of waste from other states go into Maine’s largest landfill.
Maine construction industry remains strong amid economic downturn
The state fared better than other parts of the country, but what the future holds is uncertain.
Joe Bornstein, Maine’s best-known accident injury lawyer, dies at 74
He built a prominent law firm that specializes in personal injury cases and became famous for his ‘CALL JOE’ sign atop Portland’s Time & Temperature Building.
Maine’s first multitown solar project nears completion
The 4-megawatt project will provide power to municipal buildings in Topsham, Rangeley, Dover-Foxcroft, Rockland, Vassalboro and the Vassalboro Community School.
Prominent Maine doctor sues elder care operator, claiming retaliation, discrimination
Dr. Jabbar Fazeli was medical director of a group of assisted-living facilities that he says mistreated him for being Muslim, then dismissed him for disagreeing with its treatment practices.
Backers of consumer-owned power utility move to put question on Maine ballot
Supporters of replacing Maine’s investor-owned electric companies with an elected power authority filed a request with the Secretary of State’s Office on Sept. 18.
Maine businesses host online forums on climate change action
The next session, on confronting climate change in Maine’s natural resource sectors, will take place Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon.
How the pandemic has created a new-car shortage in Maine
Inventories are down as a result of factory shutdowns in the spring caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Viral marketing’ takes on new definition as pandemic alters ad campaigns
The pandemic forced businesses throughout Maine to consider the way they had been marketing themselves, and whether they needed to adapt to a changed world.