Senate panel holds hearing on congestion in national parks
On Tuesday, King held a conference call with a few reporters to talk about the issue of park congestion.
Environment
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Acadia has numerous salmon farm worries
Acadia National Park Superintendent Kevin Schneider has detailed serious concerns about the potential impact on the park of a proposed salmon farm in Frenchman Bay.
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Annual Audubon loon count set for July 17
For nearly 40 years, Maine Audubon has been studying threats to loons.
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Saving the planet one bag at a time
Colby will be stationed at the Southwest Harbor Farmer’s Market this Friday, July 2, giving away her handmade cloth bags.
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Trenton solar deal has fallen apart
The deal to add solar panels to the roof of the Trenton town office is off,
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Plastic bag ban starts July 1
Starting July 1, single-use plastic bags will no longer be offered by restaurants or grocery, retail and convenience stores.
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Recycling reform bill passes Maine House
“Our current recycling system isn’t fair and it isn’t working,” Grohoski wrote in a Facebook post on her page late Wednesday evening.
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Most MDI trash going to landfill
A temporary shutdown at the Penobscot Energy Recovery Company (PERC) meant to go for three weeks is now looking more like three months.
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Balloon release bill floats through Legislature
A bill that defines the intentional release of balloons as an act of littering passed the state Senate last week.
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Secretary of Interior visits Acadia
Maine’s congressional delegation and Governor Janet Mills welcomed Secretary of the Department of the Interior Deb Haaland last week.