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Maine Department of Environmental Protection

Published
February 5, 2024

Maine may join rest of New England in banning food scraps from landfills

Supporters want lawmakers to do something about rotting food waste, which produces dangerous levels of methane gas. But critics of the proposal say a ban would be too costly for the state and businesses.
Published
February 4, 2024

Maine DEP moves to fast-track recovery permits after destructive winter storms

Lawmakers hope to ease some environmental regulations so people can build more durable infrastructure and recover more quickly after January's storms.
Published
January 3, 2024

PFAS found in almost 1,000 products sold in Maine, so far

From shampoo to school supplies, dog treats to dishware, the brand names that admit to using forever chemicals are ubiquitous.
Published
January 3, 2024

Maine DEP highlights decades-old program for oil cleanup

Maine homeowners and businesses can access Department of Environmental Protection services to mitigate oil spills and systems at risk of leaking, state officials say.
Published
October 15, 2023

Frustrations overflow after lake group tries to keep Tripp Pond water levels high

Amid allegations of trespassing, trickery and a lake association gone rogue, long-time residents say their trust and the lake's health have been compromised.

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Published
August 31, 2023

State environmental officials assess Litchfield fatal plane crash site for lingering environmental impacts

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is testing soil samples from the crash site to determine if additional environmental cleanup is needed.
Published
August 17, 2023

Large turnout in Augusta for contentious hearing on clean car and truck mandate

More than 150 people gathered for the forum to argue about whether Maine should adopt California-style electric vehicle standards.
Published
August 7, 2023

Maine sludge crisis is over – for 2 years, at least

A temporary compromise reached by lawmakers means Maine communities are once again burying sewage sludge in the state-owned landfill at Juniper Ridge near Old Town, and don't have to pay extra to haul the waste to New Brunswick, Canada.
Published
July 14, 2023

Fluorescent lightbulbs, which contain mercury, are on their way out in Maine

Starting in 2026, sales of new fluorescent bulbs will be banned – though many stores already have removed the ones that used to be in wide household use. The replacements are LEDs, which are more efficient and don't contain mercury.
Published
June 18, 2023

Maine likely to amend its strict mining laws in the coming months

But the changes could be significant, requiring public hearings and months of information gathering before they go into effect.