Maine’s final plan to protect whales includes fewer lines, and a little slack, for lobstermen

The state proposal calls for the use of weak rope, fewer buoy lines carrying more traps in deeper waters, and flexibility to approve alternative protections to sustain fishermen and regional fishing traditions.

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.

Second Maine lobstering group rejects state’s plan for protecting whales

The state's biggest lobster trade group says the concessions sought by the state are out of proportion with the risk the industry poses to endangered right whales.

Reduce plastic packaging without getting drastic

Maine environmentalist Sarah Nichols offers simple ways to reduce plastic containers and wrap when grocery shopping.

Avoiding plastic? Get your fill at GoGoRefill

Facts and tips for reducing plastics from the Natural Resources Council of Maine

Gulf of Maine Research Institute launches virtual climate center

It will identify solutions to rising sea temperatures in a part of the ocean warming faster than almost any other.

Mills comes out against ‘foolish’ federal regulations to protect right whales

The governor is directing the Department of Marine Resources to come up with an alternative to a federal plan to reduce the Maine lobster industry's impact on endangered right whales.

Even plastic-bag-toting shoppers favor ban

Maine lawmakers give environmental efforts big green light

From bans on plastic bags and Styrofoam containers to boosts for solar and other renewable energy, the climate in the Maine Legislature this session was decidedly pro-environment.