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Burning tires for fuel behind Maine’s increase in toxic chemicals
Maine’s two largest paper and pulp mills burn shredded tires for fuel, producing a zinc-heavy ash in the process.
Bucksport officials continue to urge closing of defunct landfill
Town leaders are asking the state to push the company that owns the facility to file a plan to close it after a proposed sale apparently falls through.
Is a coastal road in Acadia that keeps washing out worth saving?
State and federal agencies are debating how to fix a stretch of Seawall Road — or whether to abandon it altogether.
New bills give Maine towns and agencies more power to enforce environmental regulations
Officials say the legislation would allow them to halt noncompliant developers and limit damage to the state’s natural resources.
Tourism vs. natural beauty: Lamoine weighs in
Glampgrounds — where tents include hot showers and flush toilets — have generated controversy in the area around Acadia National Park.
Committee approves mining law changes
Lawmakers capped the size of an open pit and added requirements for PFAS testing.
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