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Report: Maine had highest amount of toxic water pollution of any New England state

A study by environmental groups shows Maine had the highest amount of toxic water pollution of any New England state in 2020. Of the state’s top polluters, McCain Foods USA’s plant in Easton released the most chemicals into waterways that year while the Sappi paper mill in Skowhegan released chemicals with the highest degree of ....

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Facing housing shortage, Midcoast towns promote 'mother-in-law suites'

Bath and Brunswick have both held public information sessions promoting accessory dwelling units, commonly known as "granny flats" or "mother-in-law suites," this fall, as communities around the state combat a housing shortage. ....

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Maine dams under review to help save endangered Atlantic salmon

The review comes as the Biden administration is also eyeing changes to dams in other parts of the country. ....

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Feds reviewing impact of Kennebec River dams on Atlantic salmon in Maine

The last of the wild salmon live in a group of rivers in Maine and have been listed under the Endangered Species Act since 2000. ....

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US could demand action on dams to save last Atlantic salmon

Wild Atlantic salmon have been listed under the Endangered Species Act since 2000. ....

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