Face Time: Andrew Sharp, Bradbury Mountain’s spring hawk watcher

Wildlife biologist Andrew Sharp perched atop the Pownal peak six days a week for three months this spring to record the migration patterns of birds of prey for the annual Bradbury Mountain Raptor Research project.

26% federal tax credit extended for solar investments

Diminishing ice cover on Maine’s lakes could impact fish populations

With ice-out occurring earlier now than it did decades ago, biologists worry decreasing ice cover and warmer water may lead to a decline in water quality and hurt some fish species.

Turn off the lights, buy local, ride your bike: How to make every day Earth Day

Local environmentalists and leaders are encouraging Mainers to do their part for Earth Day's 51st anniversary.

$13 a month for heat and electricity. A tale of two solar converts

The downside: the initial investment. But these solar supporters say the cost is about what they were paying for heat and electricity monthly before solar, and in eight to 12 years, they'll be on Easy Street.

Maine lawmakers taking closer look at solar power payback

Critics worry the state is forcing utilities to pay solar power providers — especially large commercial producers — too much, and that the burden will end up on the backs of ratepayers.

Recycling in Maine salvages 3 tough years

Experts say China's ban forced Maine and the country to confront 'flaws' in its waste system, and advocates hope greater awareness and pending state and federal legislation will kick-start more recycling.

Seven Maine roads — 522 miles of nationally recognized awesome

Maine has three new National Scenic Byways, giving you even more historical, recreational and cultural reasons to hit the open road as summer beckons.

Face Time: Sarah Hammond, new grad and environmental steward

The Auburn native surprised a few frogs, got her chainsaw certification and did a lot of good in the Maine woods last summer.

Maine added 91 new spiders to its state species list

Bad news for arachnophobes. There are 677 known species of spiders in Maine, including 91 new ones just added to the list last month. So small, so quiet, so many, you're probably sitting next to one right now...