Maine
Monday, December 23, 2024
Reports show ME clean energy projects can include wildlife protections
Wildlife advocates say it's possible to transition to renewable energy while protecting vital habitats and species. As Maine builds out its …
Maine voters who backed Trump still want EPA protections
A majority of Republicans and Democrats oppose attempts to weaken the regulatory power of the Environmental Protection Agency, according to a new …
National monument in Maine honors labor advocate Perkins
A new national monument in the town of Newcastle in Maine will honor FDR-era Labor Secretary Frances Perkins. The first woman to serve in a …
Conservation efforts keep Maine’s Hilton Family Forest wild
A national land trust has purchased 44,000 acres of forest in Northwestern Maine to keep it wild and free for generations to come. The Hilton Family …
Mainers urged to nab clean energy rebates before they’re gone
Mainers are encouraged to take advantage of clean energy rebates and tax credits before they are gone. The Inflation Reduction Act offers incentives …
Record number of women to serve in state legislatures nationwide
As 2025 begins, there will be a record number of women serving in state legislatures nationwide. More than 2,400 women will hold state legislative …
Report: Right-wing influencers push meat, misinformation
By Jessica Scott-Reid for Sentient.Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Maine News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collabora…
Native youth survey reveals shift toward 'Indigenous' over 'American Indian'
A new survey of Native American teens and young adults highlights a growing preference for the term "Indigenous" rather than being referred to as "Ame…
Post-election contraceptive requests increase at ME clinics
Health clinics in Maine and elsewhere are coping with a sharp uptick in requests for long-acting contraceptives in the wake of the election. …
Student governance key to ME’s College of the Atlantic top 'green' ranking
Maine's College of the Atlantic has once again topped the Princeton Review's Guide to Green Colleges. The Bar Harbor-based school has been …
ME businesses boost apprenticeships to counter workforce shortage
State officials in Maine said they are working to expand the number of registered apprenticeship programs to help counter a persistent worker shortage…
ME counters learning loss with expanded outdoor programs
Maine educators are expanding outdoor learning opportunities to help build the next generation of environmental stewards. The state has unveiled a …