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State offering free disposal of banned pesticides
Announcement - Thursday, August 18, 2011
Through Sept. 30, the Maine Board of Pesticides Control is accepting preregistration from individuals who want to dispose of old, potentially dangerous pesticides. |
Islands in the Wind, Aug 18 & 20
Announcement - Wednesday, August 17, 2011
A film about a community of colorful characters in Maine who dream and work to bring wind power to their islands. Along the way, they meet some unexpected obstacles, find themselves and their community bonds tested, and discover some unexpected opportunities. Maine Public TV, Aug 18 at 10 pm and Aug 20 at 11 am. |
Tell Secretary Salazar You Support a Maine Woods National Park
Action Alert - Wednesday, August 17, 2011
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis will be in Millinocket at Stearns High School on Aug 18, 4-6 pm, "to discuss the future of Maine's North Woods." This is an important opportunity to speak in favor of a new Maine Woods National Park. |
Real food talk, Aug 24
Event - Posted - Wednesday, August 17, 2011
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association will hold a free presentation on creating nutrient-rich soil to produce high-quality food by Dan Kittredge, director of the Real Food Campaign, Aug 24, 5:30-7:30 pm, at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center, Unity. |
Acadia National Park talk, Aug 23
Event - Posted - Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Sheridan Steele, Acadia National Park superintendent, and College of the Atlantic faculty member Ken Cline will talk about the park, its visitors, and the need for nature in people’s lives. At College of the Atlantic, Deering Common Campus Center, Bar Harbor, Aug 23 at 9 am. |
KLT annual meeting, Aug 21
Event - Posted - Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Kennebec Land Trust (KLT) will host its annual meeting and cookout at Androscoggin Yacht Club in Wayne on Aug. 21, from 4 to 6 pm. Between 2 and 4 pm volunteers will offer field trips to three KLT conservation properties. Since 1988, KLT has conserved more than 4,000 acres in central Maine. |
Houdlette Conservation Project, Aug 21
Event - Posted - Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Join Friends of Merrymeeting Bay on August 21 in Dresden from 12-2 pm for an exploration of the group’s Houdlette Conservation Project in Dresden led by Maine Historic Preservation Commission archaeologist Arthur Spiess and Maine Natural Areas Program ecologist Andy Cutko. Described as one of the most significant prehistoric archaeological sites in Maine, the property is also considered high value wildlife habitat by US Fish & Wildlife Service. |
Project Canopy Offers Community Forestry Grants
Announcement - Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Project Canopy, the Maine Forest Service’s community forestry program, will award $200,000 in grants to local governments and municipalities, educational institutions and non-profit organizations that support community efforts to develop and maintain long-term community forestry programs. Funded by the U.S. Forest Service, the Project Canopy grants are available in two categories: planning and education grants and tree planting and maintenance grants. |
Bats White Nose Syndrome, Aug 17
Event - Posted - Monday, August 15, 2011
Dave Yates from the Biodiversity Research Institute will discuss general bat information, including White Nose Syndrome. At Maine Lakes Resource Center, Belgrade, Aug 17 at 7 pm.
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Wetlands Jam Blues/Cajun/Roots Music Festival, Aug 21
Event - Posted - Monday, August 15, 2011
The first ever Maine Wetlands Jam runs from 1-6:30 pm on August 21 at Thomas Point Beach in Brunswick. Wetlands Jam has been designed to be a significant annual fundraiser for wetlands restoration, conservation, and education efforts. The Friends of Merrymeeting Bay has been selected as a prime beneficiary of the event. |
Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival, Aug 20
Event - Posted - Sunday, August 14, 2011
Brunswick hosts its Outdoor Arts Festival for the fifth time Saturday, and there will be plenty to enjoy, from traditional visual arts to musical performances and in-progress projects like barn building and dragon tunnel making. Aug 20, 9 am - 5 pm. |
Forestry Field Day in Presque Isle, Aug 20
Event - Posted - Saturday, August 13, 2011
Displays, demonstrations, forestry tour, and skidder bridge workshop. Aug 20, 8:30 am to 12 pm at the Edith and Laurence Park Tree Farm, 32 Echo Lake Rd, Presque Isle. |
Western Maine Tree Day, Aug 20
Event - Posted - Saturday, August 13, 2011
Programs include boundary lines maintenance, tree Identification, runing and releasing of pine trees, firewood preparation and drying. Aug 20, 8:30 am - Noon, at Applewood Farm, 216 Forrest Edwards Road, Otisfield. |
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Regulators vote on rules for Maine's eel fishery
Associated Press - Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Regulators are deciding how best to regulate Maine’s lucrative American eel fishery. The eel management board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is voting Tuesday on proposed new regulations. The three options are to keep the status quo, close the fishery or set a catch quota. The proposed regulations are the result of a stock assessment that concluded the American eel population is technically depleted, likely due to a combination of overfishing, habitat loss, environmental changes and other factors. |
Wind power’s grip on Augusta weakening as ‘God’s Country’ presses its case
Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting - Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Armed with the signatures of the majority of residents in their townships and plantations, residents from five sparsely populated backcountry communities went to ask lawmakers to pass a bill to give them back the right to influence how the land in their communities was used. That right, they said, had been taken away from them in 2008, when Maine adopted one of the nation’s most aggressive policies to promote wind power and put their communities in a fast-track wind development zone. The bill was one of dozens of attempts over the last five years to roll back provisions of the Wind Energy Act. Almost every one of those bills had been rejected by lawmakers. But this time, there were signs that the ironclad consensus in the statehouse about the virtues of wind power was eroding. |
Marine seeks Katahdin memorial for Maine's fallen
Bangor Daily News - Tuesday, May 21, 2013
David Cote, a Bangor native and Marine Corps major who is stationed in Washington, D.C., has an idea to honor the 46 service members from Maine who have died in the global war on terror. He calls it "The Summit Project." If his project goes according to plan, it won't look like a memorial, but just a pile of rocks similar to the many others that mark the trails leading to Maine's highest peak, Mount Katahdin. |
L.L. Bean's chairman hangs up his boots
Portland Press Herald - Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Leon Gorman, who led L.L. Bean for more than four decades and oversaw its transformation into Maine's most recognized brand, stepped down as chairman of the company Monday. His nephew Shawn Gorman, great-grandson of company founder Leon Leonwood Bean, was named his successor. Shawn Gorman, 47, said his ascendancy to chairman of L.L. Bean's board of directors Friday was the culmination of a long grooming process "that has been in the works for about two years now." |
Opinion: City should hold on to, improve Congress Square Park
Portland Press Herald - Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Portland is at risk of losing one of its public parks to a developer. Many people argue that Congress Square Park is an eyesore and therefore should be sold, but those people may not know that there is an actual Congress Square Redesign Study Group, formed in 2008, which has $50,000 earmarked for a new design for the park. I am writing as one of the many concerned citizens who do not want the city to allow RockBridge, the new owner of the former Eastland Hotel, to turn Congress Square Park into a hotel ballroom. ~ Jennifer Lunden, Portland |
Portland 'concerned' about tar sands oil
Portland Press Herald - Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The Portland City Council listened to more than 90 minutes of testimony Monday night from residents who urged councilors to adopt a resolution opposing the transportation of tar sands oil through the Portland-Montreal Pipeline. Councilors then spent another 30 minutes haggling over the language of the resolution before voting 7-2 to support the resolution with a change of one word in the measure. Instead of opposing tar sands oil, the majority of councilors changed the resolution to say they are concerned about it. |
Bangor Marine wants to memorialize fallen soldiers with stones placed on Mt. Katahdin
Bangor Daily News - Monday, May 20, 2013
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. David Cote is organizing an effort to have families or representatives of fallen military personnel engrave small stones and place them on Mount Katahdin in Baxter State Park. One hurdle in completing the project will be getting permission from the park. Park Director Jensen Bissell said Monday Gov. Percival Baxter, who donated the park wrote a letter in 1965 making it “fairly clear he does not want memorials erected in the park." |
Ellsworth firm opens state’s first public fueling station for propane-powered vehicles
Bangor Daily News - Monday, May 20, 2013
A local company has opened Maine’s first public refueling station for propane-powered vehicles. R.H. Foster, located on High Street in Ellsworth, unveiled the dispenser on Monday, with plans to install two more stations, in Hampden and Machias, in the coming months. According to the National Propane Gas Association, propane — referred to in its automotive incarnation as autogas — releases 12 percent less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than does gasoline, 20 percent less nitrogen oxide and 60 percent less carbon monoxide. It also releases 80 percent less particulate smog than diesel |
A Special Shore Bird is the Subject of New Book By Maine-based Author
Maine Public Broadcasting Network - Monday, May 20, 2013
The shore bird known as the "red knot," makes an 18,000 mile round-trip each year. It goes from winter grounds near the southern tip of South America to breeding grounds north of the Arctic circle. It's believed most red knots only live long enough to make the trip about a handful of times. But one bird, banded back in 1995, has been spotted almost continuously since and has just re-appeared on the shores of Deleware Bay. Maine-based author Phil Hoose wrote about the bird, known by his band number: B-95 in a book entitled "Moonbird." |
Washington County woman creates user-friendly computer program for farmers, fishermen
Bangor Daily News - Monday, May 20, 2013
Susan Corbett of Axiom Technologies, referred to as the “Internet goddess” of Washington County, is hosting a party this week to celebrate reaching one major milestone and the launch of another. The event will mark the end of a grant that allowed her company to develop a unique software program, MAP On Line, to streamline required reporting for farmers, fishers and others in the agriculture sector. Corbett also is celebrating the initiation of a second grant that will provide free computer literacy classes for Washington County residents. |
UMF starts geothermal well project
Sun Journal - Monday, May 20, 2013
A total of 80 geothermal wells will be installed in Mantor Green on the University of Maine at Farmington campus to provide heat and cooling for several buildings. Three are ready for geothermal systems and five more will be phased in. |
“Portland Paddle” Brings Sea Kayaking To East End Beach
Munjoy Hill News - Monday, May 20, 2013
“I’ve talked to a lot of people who would love to get out on Casco Bay, but live in apartments and have no place to store a kayak,” said Zack Anchors earlier today on Munjoy Hill. “We want to give Hill residents a way to access Casco Bay in a way that’s safe, convenient and affordable.” That’s why Zack and his business partner, Erin Quigley, decided to bring this unique business to East End Beach starting Saturday, June 1st. |
Ellsworth halfway to $1.2 million fundraising goal for new city park
Bangor Daily News - Monday, May 20, 2013
The fundraising effort to build a new city park in Ellsworth has kicked into high gear, and organizers say they’ve reached the halfway point in a sprint to raise $1.2 million. The milestone was reached Sunday, when the Knowlton Community Park Campaign announced that The First Bankcorp had given a $50,000 challenge grant. Including the $220,000 or so already committed by the city, the total funds raised for the project has crossed $600,000. |
Leon Gorman, L.L. Bean’s leader for 45 years, steps down as chairman
Bangor Daily News - Monday, May 20, 2013
L.L. Bean announced on Monday that Leon Gorman, who has led the iconic Maine retailer in various roles for roughly 45 years, has stepped down as chairman of the company’s board and handed the reins to his nephew. Shawn Gorman, 47, a great-grandson of the company’s founder, was elected L.L. Bean’s chairman on Friday at the company’s annual shareholder meeting. L.L. Bean has been family-owned since Leon Leonwood Bean founded it in 1912 in Freeport. Leon Gorman, 78, L.L. Bean’s grandson, was chairman of the board for 12 years. Before that he served as L.L. Bean’s president and CEO for more than 33 years. |
L.L. Bean chairman steps down, as another family member steps up
Associated Press - Monday, May 20, 2013
L.L. Bean's grandson Leon Gorman is retiring as company chairman after more than 50 years as chairman or CEO, but the privately held company is keeping the position in the family. L.L.'s great-grandson, Shawn Gorman, will be the new chairman, underscoring a commitment to family ownership. Leon Gorman is keeping a seat on the board. Chris McCormick, the first CEO from outside the family, retains his position. |
EXCLUSIVE: LePage’s connections to Preti Flaherty law firm deepen
Maine Environmental News - Monday, May 20, 2013
Maine Gov. Paul LePage has appointed David Van Slyke to the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission. Van Slyke is chair of the Environmental Practice Group at the law firm of Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios. The LePage Administration has long-standing ties to Preti Flaherty. Ann Robinson, chair of Preti Flaherty’s Government Affairs Practice Group, was co-chair of LePage’s transition team. About the same time, she became the Maine state co-chair of the American Legislative Exchange Council. She now serves on the MPBN board of trustees and on the committee that recommends to the governor who should be nominated as judges in Maine. And Carly McLean is Senior Policy Advisor and General Counsel to Gov. LePage responsible for overseeing environmental and natural resource agencies. Prior to joining the LePage Administration McLean had been on the Preti Flaherty payroll since 2005. |
Deer Driving Law Clarified
George Smith BDN Outdoor News Blog - Monday, May 20, 2013
An amendment was included in DIF&W’s omnibus bill that makes about a dozen changes to existing laws and is certain to be enacted. So, for the upcoming season, three hunters trying to drive deer toward one another will not be acting illegally. |
Songbirds Use Maine as a Stopover
Other - Monday, May 20, 2013
Public News Service - More than half the birds seen at backyard feeders and soaring across the sky right now are headed north to Canada's boreal forest. It's the largest intact forest on Earth, and literally billions of birds migrate through the U.S. to reach it. According to Dr. Jeff Wells, with the Boreal Songbird Initiative, "It's like a river of birds that flows north and splits up into smaller streams and tributaries as they're migrating." Dr. Wells, who is based in Maine, said many of the birds are at risk as the forest faces new threats, and some species have already seen significant declines. "It is under threat from mining, forestry, oil and gas, hydro, lots of different factors," he warned. "And it is being impacted by climate change." |
Letter: Lobster, potatoes, money
Bangor Daily News - Monday, May 20, 2013
Maine lacks processing plant capability compared to Canada. As a result, lobstermen are receiving less money per pound of lobster delivered, while dealers are making larger profits. I was working at a restaurant in Cape Elizabeth and was stocking potatoes in the back.The giant stamp on the front said “Grown in Idaho.” There are many similarities between Idaho’s potato industry and the lobster industry of Maine. The big difference: The Idaho Potato Commission, which operates the marketing for Idaho potato growers, has an annual budget of $14 million. The Maine Lobster Promotion Council subsists on a little less: $300,000. LD 486 would raise $3 million for the Maine Lobster Promotion Council. ~ John Tranfaglia, Cape Elizabeth |
Letter: Addressing Maine's space for waste
Sun Journal - Monday, May 20, 2013
Maine officials need to get a handle on solid waste issues to protect citizens, municipalities and the environment. To that end, I strongly urge state senators and representatives to support LD 1363, "An Act to Ensure Landfill Capacity and Promote Recycling." A subcommittee would study Maine's policies relating to the state's waste hierarchy, recycling and landfill capacity. The bill would also enact a moratorium on licenses issued by the DEP for landfill expansion until May 1, 2014 to allow time for the DEP to study Maine's waste capacity needs and the Legislature to develop needed recommendations on waste policy. ~ Jim Lysen, Lewiston |
Farm bills a mixed bag for Mainers
Portland Press Herald - Monday, May 20, 2013
Congress is preparing to debate major farm and food policy bills that would likely cut funding to programs used by many low-income Mainers but could separately provide a boost to Maine's thriving local foods movement. |
Yarmouth worries over power plant
Portland Press Herald - Monday, May 20, 2013
The pending sale of Maine's largest power plant is expected to contribute to rising property taxes in Yarmouth, but town officials are more concerned about the long-term impacts of the transaction now that talks have broken down with the corporate owners of Wyman Station. Town Manager Nat Tupper flew to Florida earlier this month to speak directly with representatives of NextEra Energy Resources. He sought assurances that, if the plant is sold, the town won't be left with a massive rusting hulk that's an environmental disaster and more of an eyesore than it already is. It didn't go well. |
Letter: City should reject oil sands resolution
Portland Press Herald - Monday, May 20, 2013
The Portland City Council will soon consider a resolution opposing the transportation of oil sands through the region. This resolution could limit our supply of petroleum products and lead to higher energy prices for Maine consumers. Eliminating oil sands crude from our fuel mix would be both unworkable and costly. We urge the City Council to reject the oil sands resolution. ~ Jamie Py, Maine Energy Marketers Association, Portland |
Letter: Bicycle commuter thanks those who make it possible
Portland Press Herald - Monday, May 20, 2013
Last week was officially National Bike to Work Week. Thank you to all of you motorists who carefully avoid me as I ride from Cape Elizabeth to Scarborough Terrace. Thank you to developers and supporters of the Eastern Trail, who made it safer for me to ride from Black Point Road to Scarborough Terrace safely. And thanks to the Bicycle Coalition of Maine, our local bike shops and local forward thinkers for making biking a way of life in Greater Portland. ~ Sarah MacColl, Cape Elizabeth |
Baby American eels providing huge profits and big headaches in Maine
Boston Globe - Sunday, May 19, 2013
A tiny translucent eel that sells for nearly $2,000 a pound has created a modern gold rush along Maine’s rivers and streams, generating millions of dollars for once-struggling fishermen, a surge in illegal fishing, and a debate about how long the economic boom can — or should — last. |
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The Goodman Affair: Monsanto Targets the Heart of Science | | By Claire Robinson and Jonathan Latham, Ph.D. - Conflicts of interest of editors and editorial boards of peer-reviewed scientific publications interfere with honest evaluation of genetically engineered foods. No surprise, but Robinson and Latham document the problem well. | | 5/19/2013 11:00:00 PM |
Farm bills a mixed bag for Mainers | | By Kevin Miller - Washington: Congress is preparing to debate major farm and food policy bills that would likely cut funding to programs used by many low-income Mainers but could separately provide a boost to Maine's thriving local foods movement. | | 5/19/2013 11:00:00 PM |
Fishing the Gulf of Maine: Tradition at a Crossroad |  By Michael Sanders - In the larger working harbors like Portland and Stonington and Port Clyde, there might be draggers tied up, unloading fish they’ve caught far out in the Gulf of Maine and on Georges Bank. What we don’t realize is that this seemingly unchanging marine world is in fact always changing in ways both large and small. | | 5/19/2013 11:00:00 PM |
Organic Valley plans return to headquarters soon |  With employees working from home, temporary quarters and even the homes of neighbors in La Farge, Organic Valley was up and running within days of the fire that destroyed part of its headquarters Tuesday afternoon. | | 5/18/2013 11:00:00 PM |
Oversight of Maine restaurants diminishes, just as complaints rise |  By Randy Billings - Maine’s guidelines for overseeing restaurant safety were quietly scaled back last year, even as the number of health-related complaints about Maine restaurants has been on the rise. An investigation by the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram has found that restaurant kitchens in Maine are subject to fewer inspections and less transparency than restaurants in much of the country. | | 5/18/2013 11:00:00 PM |
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Bird-banding Science Takes Off
| | The kindergartners and first-graders can't quite believe their eyes: Live little birds in small cotton bags th... | | 5/20/2013 12:00:00 AM |
A Home Run for Maine Alewives | |
BENTON – Alewives are on pace for a record run in Benton, whose residents will celebrate their rel... | | 5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM |
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