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New law targeting septic system runoff near waterbodies signed by Mills
Janet Mills

New law targeting septic system runoff near waterbodies signed by Mills

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A new law regulating septic systems will curb pollution caused by a lack of natural filtration into freshwater bodies, advocates say.See the Story
Speaker: Memorial Day Calls Us to Both Remembrance and Action
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Speaker: Memorial Day Calls Us to Both Remembrance and Action

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LOGAN — Marine veteran Tim O’Hara told a Memorial Day crowd in Logan’s Worthington Park Monday that they were gathered “to honor the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for this nation.”See the Story
My Maine This Week: Maine's State Bird by Ted Anderson
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My Maine This Week: Maine's State Bird by Ted Anderson

NRCM member Ted Anderson of Westbrook, Maine, has spent this spring photographing “whoever might show up in [his] yard,” and shared those photos with us. Thanks, Ted! This week, we share his photos of Maine’s State bird, the Black-capped Chickadee. Learn more about the Black-capped Chickadee in our Creature Feature. The post My Maine This Week: Maine’s State Bird by Ted Anderson appeared first on Natural Resources Council of Maine.Read Article

Critter Chatter — A Dove from Above?

As most of our readers now know, Don Cote passed away in December following a short illness. I noted at the end of his obituary that I would write a final “Critter Chatter” column to honor Don and Carleen Cote’s six decades of caring for the literally thousands of animals that came to their home for rehabilitation or, in the saddest cases, peaceful transition over that famous Rainbow Bridge. This article, however, is not that final column. After…Maine, United States · MaineRead Article

Solar Supporters to Lawmakers: Clean Energy Powers Jobs, Cuts Costs for Maine Families

Dozens gather at State House to urge clean energy investments Power Maine Forward news release AUGUSTA, ME – More than a hundred Mainers gathered at the State House on Thursday to remind lawmakers that clean energy creates jobs and reduces costs for working families. The supporters of clean energy lined the halls of the State House before session began, and gathered for a news conference later in the morning with a unified message that investing…Augusta, Maine · AugustaRead Article

Protecting Maine’s North Woods: Explore What’s at Stake

Maine’s North Woods is one of the most iconic and wild landscapes left in the eastern United States. It’s a place of deep forests, cold rivers, and irreplaceable wildlife habitat. But unchecked development, a changing climate, and disappearing public access threaten the future of this region.  To help you understand and appreciate just how special this region is, the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) created a short film we hope you’ll t…Maine, Maine · MaineRead Article

Maine-based Offshore Wind Port Would Generate 6,400 Jobs, Spur $6.6B in Economic Activity

May 19, 2025 (Searsport, ME) — A new independent study has put numbers to the massive economic benefits a Maine-based offshore wind port would bring to the state, especially for Searsport and surrounding communities.   The new Economic Impact Analysis conducted by Karp Strategies found that if an offshore wind port is constructed and used to build 3 GW of floating offshore wind, it will support more than 6,000 jobs during construction, an averag…Searsport · SearsportRead Article

Efficiency Maine’s New Plan Will Deliver Hundreds of Millions in Savings

How could using more electricity lower electricity rates? Keep reading to find out.  On April 23, 2025, the Maine Public Utilities Commission approved a new three-year investment plan from the Efficiency Maine Trust (Efficiency Maine) that will curb pollution and make our state more efficient and more affordable.   For decades, energy efficiency has been proven to be one of the least-expensive ways to lower energy costs, increase comfort, and re…See the Story

House Republicans target clean energy tax credits and pollution rules in budget proposal

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Budget proposals by House Republicans would cut billions of dollars in funding for Biden-era climate and environmental programs, including clean energy tax credits, as lawmakers seek to reverse what one GOP leader called “the most reckless parts of the engorged climate spending” approved under former President Joe Biden.US Politics · United StatesSee the Story

My Maine This Week: Pemaquid Point Lighthouse by David Preston

This week’s My Maine This Week features two stunning views of Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, taken by NRCM member David Preston of China Village, Maine.  Have you visited Pemaquid Light in Bristol? What is your favorite Maine lighthouse? Let us know at nrcm@nrcm.org. The post My Maine This Week: Pemaquid Point Lighthouse by David Preston appeared first on Natural Resources Council of Maine.Bristol · BristolRead Article

Bill Will Power Maine Forward with 100% Clean Energy by 2040

May 5, 2025 (Augusta, ME) – A bill being considered by the Maine Legislature aims to reduce reliance on expensive oil and gas by ensuring homes, businesses, and vehicles are powered with 100% clean, affordable electricity by 2040.   LD 1868 sponsored by Senator Mark Lawrence would expand Maine’s existing Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) to 90% by 2040 and add in a new category of clean resources that can compete for the remaining 10% of Maine’…Energy · AugustaRead Article

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