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National park supporters across the will come together – online and in person – to speak out to protect public parks

Maine river landscape, photo by Ramona Cornell du Houx A nationwide day of protest against Trump’s parks agenda is set for August 25 called-“United by Parks Day of Action.” with the National Parks Conservation Association. National park supporters will gather online and at events across the country to demand greater protection and investment for the employees who keep America’s parks […]

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New proposal to rescind ‘Roadless Rule’ would open national forests in Maine, and across US, to logging

Public has 30 days to persuade Forest Service to halt misguided plan August 19,2026 Portland — Some of Mainers’ favorite places to immerse themselves in nature face imminent danger. The U.S. Forest Service (part of the Agriculture Department) filed a proposed rule in the Federal Register on Wednesday that would end protections for nearly 45 million acres of “inventoried roadless […]

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Lyman-Morse Launches Groundbreaking Solar-Electric Passenger Vessel Firefly

Lyman-Morse launched Firefly, the first fully electric, lithium-iron-phosphate-battery-powered passenger vessel built to meet U.S. Coast Guard Subchapter T requirements, on August 3, 2026, at the company’s shipyard in Thomaston, Maine. Lyman-Morse Workboats custom built the 49-foot aluminum catamaran for Upstream Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people with nature through on-the-water education and conservation programs. Designed by Gerr Marine, Firefly will operate […]

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National security, ME conservation groups call for energy independence

Last year, Republicans in Congress canceled billions in Biden-era clean energy projects and let the federal electric vehicle rebate program expire. By Suzanne Potter   Aug 13, 2026 Listen to this story HERE Experts in national security and conservation are calling attention to dependence on foreign oil, saying it leads to wars, instability and high gas prices in California and […]

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Maine non-profit, EOPA, calls for more renewable energy to secure power grids – points to Energy Security Marshall Plan for Ukraine

According to Elected Officials to Protect America, The Trump administration’s backing of fossil fuels over clean energy for energy security highlights the urgent need for the U.S. and every nation to develop and implement clean energy security solutions for world security. (Adobe Stock) Listen to the story HERE By Mark Richardson   Aug 12, 2026 A group of current and […]

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