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PublishedMarch 9, 2020
Ecomaine’s waste hauling trucks will soon be powered by trash
The company responsible for converting Maine's trash to electricity is replacing its diesel-powered waste hauling trucks with electric vehicles.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2020
Bill to give Maine DEP more authority over ‘forever chemicals’ advances in committee
The bill is one of multiple measures that lawmakers will consider this year in response to growing concerns about PFAS contamination in Maine.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2020
Bill targets 10 waterfront oil terminals in Maine for ‘proper closure’
Sponsored by Rep. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, L.D. 2033 would force terminal owners to remove tanks and contamination if they shut down petroleum facilities from South Portland to Searsport.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2020
Maine towns, businesses face potential 40% increase on wastewater fees
Maine environmental officials say the fee hike is needed to make up for a funding shortfall that is affecting enforcement of water quality laws.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2020
Arundel farmer denied aid in ‘forever chemicals’ nightmare
His century-old operation devastated by PFAS contamination, Fred Stone says a federal safety net won't help him recoup losses.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2019
Maine task force recommends more widespread water testing for ‘forever chemicals’
But members split over a proposal to allow the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to order cleanup of contaminated sites.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2019
A 34 million-gallon sewer leak in Waterville highlights infrastructure needs, official says
Kennebec Sanitary Treatment District Superintendent Timothy LeVasseur said Tuesday that 34 million, not 15 million, gallons of sewage flowed into the Kennebec River when a sewer main broke.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2019
Bill would direct DEP to evaluate air emissions from tank farms in Maine
The proposal by Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, would require the agency to investigate the best ways to monitor and control emissions and odors from petroleum storage tanks.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2019
Lawyers for York County farm tainted by ‘forever chemicals’ seeking changes to law
They want Mainers to have more time to sue when PFAS contamination is found on their property.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2019
Sustenance fishing rules proposed for Maine waters draw mixed response
The Mills administration negotiated an agreement with tribal leaders this year that proposes tightening water quality standards to better protect the health of people who rely on fishing for sustenance.
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