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Business

Cannabis cultivation business reducing, reusing water to improve sustainability

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Cannabis cultivation business reducing, reusing water to improve sustainability

A South Portland business is doing things differently to save money on its water bill by improving sustainability practices.
Travel

Road crews work to limit salt usage to protect environment

Organizations like the Maine Turnpike Authority and Maine Department of Transportation are utilizing tech and other tools to track road salt usage.
Portland

Portland arborist retires after 34 years of service

According to the Portland Parks Department, Jeff Tarling was responsible for nearly 6,000 trees planted during his tenure.
Environment

Viral graph falsely claims Earth’s current temperatures are historically low

A graph shared by Jordan Peterson uses unrelated data from over a century ago to cast doubt on present-day global warming.
Environment

EPA chemical policy being challenged by scientists and researchers

Advocates want the federal agency to collect more data on health impacts of chemicals.
Politics

This Washington study might make you think twice about your makeup choices

Washington tested 50 cosmetic products in a lab, which found heavy metals in some powder foundations and lipstick.
News

Group seeking more EPA protections against harmful chemicals

The group claims current federal regulations fail to protect the most vulnerable populations in the U.S.
Environment

Northeastern Forest Fire Protection Commission convenes in Maine

Agencies from all over the northeast have been meeting for decades. Organizers say it's an opportunity to talk about challenges faced the year before and plan ahead.
Environment

In an effort to protect Maine's economy and environment, officials call for new clean car standards

Maine Representative Lori Gramlich, Adam Lee of Lee Auto Malls, and climate experts said "now is the time" for new standards.
Crime

Maine company accused of violating lead-based paint rules has been fined

CertaPro Painters of Maine was ordered to pay a fine of $16,636 and certify compliance in a settlement.
Environment

Maine lawmakers to consider allowing hundreds of wind turbines off coast

The early draft would put bids out to place turbines in federal waters in the Gulf of Maine.

Road crew garage, plow fleet destroyed in overnight fire in Peru

Road crew garage, plow fleet destroyed in overnight fire in Peru

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Cannabis cultivation business reducing, reusing water to improve sustainability

Cannabis cultivation business reducing, reusing water to improve sustainability

Road crews work to limit salt usage to protect environment

Portland arborist retires after 34 years of service

Viral graph falsely claims Earth’s current temperatures are historically low

EPA chemical policy being challenged by scientists and researchers

This Washington study might make you think twice about your makeup choices

Group seeking more EPA protections against harmful chemicals

Northeastern Forest Fire Protection Commission convenes in Maine

In an effort to protect Maine's economy and environment, officials call for new clean car standards

Maine company accused of violating lead-based paint rules has been fined

Maine lawmakers to consider allowing hundreds of wind turbines off coast

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