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Board of Environmental Protection Strikes Down Life-saving Cleaner Cars Rule

Maine will not join 13 other states in adopting pollution reduction program; state at risk of not meeting climate goals Augusta – Today, after more than a year of rulemaking and public engagement, Maine’s Board of Environmental Protection (BEP) voted not to adopt the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) rule, leaving billions in health and Read More

Final Wind Energy Area for Gulf of Maine Protects Key Fishing Ground and Minimizes Wildlife Impacts

BOEM Announcement Sets the Stage for What Could be Nation’s First Floating Offshore Wind Farms News Release March 15, 2024 (Augusta, ME) — The federal government today announced the final Wind Energy Area where development of offshore wind may occur in the Gulf of Maine.    The area designated by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Read More

Climate, Business, and Health Leaders Show Strong Support for Clean Cars Rule, Cutting Air Pollution in Maine

Maine leaders voting on the Advanced Clean Cars II program later this month News release South Portland — Today, local business and climate leaders held a press conference at ReVision Energy’s facility urging the Maine Board of Environmental Protection (BEP) to vote to adopt the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) rule at the March 20th Read More

A Powerful Force for Women Hunting and Fishing in Maine

Report Details Potential Impacts of Damaging Cuts to EPA

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

Maine Needs Time-of-Use Rates to Drive Down Energy Costs

Birding with Jeff and Allison: Security Cam Birding

How Mainers are Using Electric Cars and Trucks

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Creature Feature

Northern Cardinal

Did you know that Northern Cardinals sing more than 24 different songs and during the breeding season? Males may sing 200 or more per hour. The females are among the more vocal of female North American songbirds. In addition to courting melodies, her singing later tells her mate when to bring food and when to stay away. Learn more cool facts and information in our newest Creature Feature.

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My Maine This Week

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My Maine This Week: Isle au Haut Sunrise by John DeWitt

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My Maine This Week: Porter Preserve by Stephen Moriarty

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My Maine This Week: Medawisla Lodge

Banner photo: View of Flagstaff Lake from Bigelow, by Emmie Theberge