Portland: Tides edge closer to a vibrant district
By 2100, a storm surge at high tide could put much of Commercial Street under six to 10 feet of water.
Damariscotta: A road to the hospital imperiled
“Sometimes the rain is damaging enough. We have to close it down and have it come to be assessed by an engineer, and we have had to have work done to it.”
Blue Hill: The sea threatens a final resting place
In a 2020 study, a task force identified the Seaside Cemetery as one of the pieces of critical infrastructure in Blue Hill most at risk from rising seas and storm surges.
Maine misses EPA deadline to submit pollution reduction plan
The U.S. EPA has issued a notice to Maine that the state missed a deadline to submit plans to reduce air pollution in Acadia National Park.
As sea levels rise, saltwater intrusion threatens Maine wells
As sea levels rise, the ocean is coming ever closer to the freshwater aquifers and fractures from which nearly half of Maine's residents draw water for drinking, bathing and cooking.
Worries over water percolate in a warmer, wetter Maine
One thing is clear: in a warmer, wetter Maine, it's certain this won't be the last time we worry over water.
What the Inflation Reduction Act means for Maine
For Mainers, the tax credits and rebates associated with home efficiency upgrades could make some of the biggest difference.