Maine must prepare for storms and climate change, lawmakers told
A proposal formed in the wake of last winter's back-to-back storms to help communities prepare for bad weather and climate ...
New England ocean warming slows but temperatures remain high
Scientists who study the ocean say the waters off New England had another warm year, though the pace of warming slowed ...
Maine farmers voice frustrations while they wait for resolution with funding
Maine farmers voiced their frustrations Friday about federal funding they say they were promised but are not receiving.
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Town officials and homeowners rally in support of bipartisan climate preparedness bill
The bill would create three new initiatives, largely in response to the recommendations of a state climate resilience ...
US lobster catch drops as crustaceans migrate to colder Canadian waters
SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — The U.S. lobster industry’s catch keeps sliding as fishermen contend with the northward migration ...
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While home insurance rates spike elsewhere, Maine defies national trend
While the rest of the country experienced an average premium increase of 9%, Maine saw home insurance rates decrease between ...
What a colder winter means for Maine ticks
That’s because they can spend the winter hiding beneath leaf litter and snow cover that insulates them from harsh conditions, ...
After viral Trump showdown, Maine governor’s MAGA opponents petition for her recall – but there’s a problem
Janet Mills, the Democratic governor of Maine, is facing a petition for her recall after sparring bitterly with Donald Trump ...
Rep. Chellie Pingree, Maine Women of the Year honoree, fights for the environment
In recognition of her leadership in environmental and agricultural issues and her long history of serving the people of Maine, Chellie Pingree is Maine’s USA TODAY Women of the Year honoree. The ...
Republicans push to end Maine solar subsidies but key lawmaker says it's unlikely
Republicans in the Legislature on Thursday urged the repeal of solar and other clean energy subsidies they say are driving up the cost of electricity for Mainers while supporters of the so-called net ...
UNE launches master’s program to train climate leaders
PORTLAND, Maine — As the effects of climate change become more prevalent, the demand for skilled professionals in the field is growing. The University of New England (UNE) is stepping up to address ...
Coastal economies rely on NOAA, from Maine to Florida, Texas and Alaska – even if they don’t realize it
NOAA’s work has kept fisheries from collapsing, helped coastal ecosystems survive extreme heat and battled invasive species, ...