Canadian Wildfires Prompts Air Quality Advisory For Maine
May 30, 2023 Particle pollution concentrations are expected to reach Moderate levels Tuesday late afternoon into Wednesday according to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Several fires have been burning for more than a day in Nova Scotia. The smoke has moved into the Gulf of Maine where winds from a small High-Pressure system combined with an afternoon…
Learn about Efficiency Maine residential offerings that save you funds with efficient upgrades at Rockport Library
April 4, 2023 The Rockport Conservation Commission’s climate talks at the Rockport Library continue on Wednesday, April 19, at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited to a presentation by Lily McVetty, who will discuss Efficiency Maine’s residential offerings. The program will describe how homeowners can receive thousands of dollars in rebates for energy efficient upgrades. McVetty,…
Governor Mills tests positive COVID-19, again
April 2, 2023 Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills announced that she tested positive for COVID-19 today. The Governor received a positive result after experiencing a scratchy throat this morning. She will isolate for a minimum of five days, consistent with Maine and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. “Other than a scratchy throat, I feel…
Maine Dept. of Agriculture announces inaugural Agritourism Coaching Program
March 31, 2023 Augusta, ME – The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry announced today that it is introducing an agritourism training and coaching program. “Agritourism is a long-standing tradition in Maine. Farms that want to include this as part of their business plan do so because it can offer marketing opportunities. As more research…
Emergency order area announced as invasive Emerald Ash Borer continues spread into Central Maine
March 31, 2023 AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s (DACF) Maine Forest Service (MFS) announced the expansion of its Emergency Order restricting the movement of ash trees, green ash waste, ash firewood, and any other materials that may be a means of emerald ash border (EAB) transportation. The expansion follows the…
Maine’s Dept. of Agriculture to increase access to Maine-Grown foods for older adults using new federal grant
March 28, 2023 Augusta, ME – The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) announced today that it will utilize an $800,000 Federal grant to expand the Maine Senior FarmShare Program. The program provides low-income older adults the opportunity to receive up to a $50 share of fresh, local produce at no cost directly…
Maine Attorney General Frey announces lawsuits against PFAS manufacturers
March 30, 3023 Lawsuits Filed Against 3M and DuPont for Role in “Forever Chemical” Contamination AUGUSTA- Attorney General Aaron Frey announced today the filing of two lawsuits against manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroakyl substances or “PFAS” and PFAS-containing products. The complaints allege that the manufacturers, DuPont and 3M, among others, have known for decades that PFAS pose…
Maine Legislature enacts continuing services budget
March 31, 2023 The $9.8 billion baseline budget will go into law by July 1, averting the potential of a State shutdown AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Legislature enacted a continuing services budget. The budget measure — LD 424, “An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary…
The White House says Jill Biden will be coming to Maine next week
March 31, 2023 The White House says Jill Biden will be coming to Maine next week. The first lady will be traveling to Maine and Vermont on Wednesday, according to the White House. “During the visits, the first lady will highlight how career-connected learning and workforce training programs are central to the Biden Education Pathway,…
Maine Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee advance a continuing services budget
March 25, 2023 The $9.8 billion baseline budget includes no new initiatives AUGUSTA – On Friday March 24, the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee approved a continuing services budget. The vote was unanimous among present members. The budget measure — LD 424, “An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law…
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