Maine lawmakers try to thread the needle on forest protections
The legislation also protects Maine’s undeveloped lakes and ponds through prescriptive conservation measures.
Maine lawmakers advance dam safety legislation
One bill would bolster Maine’s dam safety agency and hold negligent dam owners accountable while the other would inject $5 million to a state fund for dam repairs.
Maine resilience projects face yet another funding setback
The Trump administration is scaling back a multi-billion dollar hazard mitigation grant program that states have long used to protect homes and businesses from floods and other disasters.
Maine lawmakers considering new dam safety reforms
The measures include bolstering the state’s enforcement actions, expanding mapping efforts and updating the pay scale for Maine’s chief dam inspector.
Washington County wreath-making company fined nearly $16,000 for worker housing violations
Over the past four years, Worcester Resources has racked up more than $50,000 in federal fines for workplace safety and record-keeping infractions.
The Trump administration cut a key FEMA grant. What does that mean for Maine projects?
A total of 18 resilience projects in Maine had their BRIC applications terminated with the cancellation of the program and are now seeking alternate funding.
Legislators land airport habitat bill after turbulent takeoff
Wildlife and aviation officials compromised on a new amendment that eases habitat protections around airports with more precision for flight safety.