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Tar Sands Oil

photo of Pickett Mtn and Pleasant pond
August 28, 2018

South Portland’s Tar Sands Ban Upheld in a ‘David vs. Goliath’ Pipeline Battle
Rock Pond by Sam Steele
May 3, 2018

June Trial Set for Lawsuit Over South Portland’s “Clear Skies” Law
Rock Pond by Sam Steele
December 7, 2016

Environmental Group Seeks Private Donations to Help South Portland Fight Pipeline Lawsuit
tar sands rally
November 6, 2015

NRCM Weighs In On Obama Rejection of Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline
waves crashing on rocks
April 2, 2015

South Portland Seeks Dismissal of Suit Challenging Ban on Oil Loading in Harbor
Pond near CMP corridor by Sam Steele
March 4, 2015

South Portland Hires Boston Law Firm to Defend Clear Skies Ordinance
View of Katahdin from Abol Bridge
October 30, 2014

TransCanada Seeks Permit to Build North America’s Longest Tar Sands Oil Pipeline
South Portland City Council
July 22, 2014

Maine Conservation Groups Gather with South Portland Residents to Celebrate and React to Tar Sands Vote
Sunrise over ocean, with waves of snow on shore in foreground
June 11, 2014

New Report Highlights Tar Sands Threat to Migratory Birds
Pond near CMP corridor by Sam Steele
April 24, 2014

Citizen Leaders Stand Up to Protect Maine’s Precious Natural Heritage
View of Katahdin from Abol Bridge
March 14, 2014

Owner Disputes Claim that Oil Pipeline is Too Old
clear blue water and blue sky, meandering water through grass
March 13, 2014

NWF Reveals Newly Uncovered Documents Showing Montreal Pipeline Past Retirement Date