How road salt impacts Maine’s salamanders
This isn’t the first time Big Night volunteers have found evidence of road salt harming amphibians.
Whales, like humans, have cultures
Scientists have realized whales, like humans, have culture — behaviors and customs that differ depending on upbringing and location.
Public feedback process for decision on offshore wind port a charade, environmentalists claim
State officials are accused of long favoring Sears Island, the largest undeveloped island in Penobscot Bay, as the future site of the port.
How to make wetland crossings more resilient
90% of wetland crossings aren’t letting the tide ebb and flow and under them the way it should.
Bottled water bill to be watered down
Bill that would have dramatically changed groundwater regulation and given municipalities more control will be carried over to next legislative session.
A day exploring rocks, minerals and that jaw-dropping lithium mine
The mountains of western Maine are rich in minerals, including in the rural town of Newry.
A remarkable discovery in Maine’s wilderness sparks a debate over the risks and rewards of mining
The lithium deposit in Newry would feed the demand for the mineral used in batteries and computer screens. But at what cost?
