Newry couple that discovered $1.5 billion lithium deposit is fighting in court to mine it
The couple is appealing a DEP decision so they can mine the sought-after material that is used in batteries and cell phones
State, federal lawmakers direct millions toward climate resilience, adaptation projects
Millions of dollars, for projects large and small, will flow to each of Maine's counties in 2023 from state and federal coffers.
Storms expected to become more frequent, damaging as sea levels rise
As sea levels continue to rise, Maine will see worse damage more frequently, largely from storms.
Industry reps argue for exemptions at first packaging stakeholder meeting
A new state law seeks to shift cost of recycling packaging from taxpayers to companies, and encourage better packaging design.
Maine’s decades-old flood maps don’t always factor in sea rise and climate change
Outdated, inaccurate or missing maps may mean property owners aren’t aware of flood risk.
Water commission recommends another commission
The commission's topline recommendation was to establish a new, "more focused" commission to address the old commission's "unresolved work."
Saco: More money buys more time
Two feet of sea level rise coupled with a storm like the infamous Blizzard of 1978 would be enough to submerge most homes in Camp Ellis.