Maine Recovery Council approves $13.9 million in projects
The projects include a methadone clinic in Aroostook County, a syringe service program in Hancock County, and recovery homes ...
Maine proposes major staffing changes for assisted living and residential care facilities
The proposed regulations come after an 18-month investigation by The Maine Monitor and ProPublica found dozens of violations ...
'A massive undertaking': Dissecting the latest decisions on Maine dams
From the Ripogenus Dam to Megunticook Falls, communities across the state have a unique opportunity to influence Maine’s ...
Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix problem that can cause loss of power
DETROIT — Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix a pesky problem that can cause loss of drive ...
Maine outlines steps needed for climate resilience
A state commission spent six months investigating the aftermath of last winter’s flooding. Here are its policy ...
In paid advertisement, rabbis across the US call to divest from Portland
The move follows a vote in September by the Portland City Council to divest from companies tied to Israel in response to the ...
Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it's taking a costly toll on the planet — and on millions of young customers
Fast fashion is responsible for an estimated 8% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and its emissions are projected to ...
Outdoor business leaders say future is bright with eyes on climate resilience
"Snowmaking technology over the past 10 to 12 years has come leaps and bounds," Heon said, standing near the whirring lift.
Man in custody following shooting incident in Belgrade
BELGRADE, Maine — A shooting in Belgrade that left one woman seriously injured is under investigation. At approximately 11 a.m. on Sunday, the Augusta Regional Communications Center received a report ...
Some outraged, others hopeful after $300B a year deal made for climate change aide in developing countries
It's not near the full amount of $1.3 trillion that developing countries were asking for, but it's three times the $100 ...
Bar Harbor ballot recount upholds voters' decision on cruise ship passenger limits
On the first count, the measure was narrowly defeated by just 63 votes. That decision was upheld as a result of Saturday's ...
CMP's parent company ordered to pay nonprofit for stakeholder participation
Maine PUC has ordered CMP parent company Avangrid to reimburse local nonprofit Our Power the cost of stakeholder ...