October 15, 2026 Listen to the story HERE. By Kathryn Carley North Atlantic right whales were hunted to near extinction prior to being listed as an endangered species in 1970. The North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium estimated the 2024 population at 384, up from 376 in 2023. (Adobe Stock) Environmental groups warn federal regulators have stripped the Endangered Species Act […]
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 […]
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 […]
