Portland’s water district will start testing wastewater for monkeypox
Maine’s largest city will be the first in the state to start testing its wastewater for monkeypox in a sign that the state is preparing to increase its monitoring of the disease.
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What you should know about PFAS in Maine
What to know about PFAS in Maine and other answers to your questions about “forever chemicals.”
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Here’s a roundup of what we know so far about about the housing crisis that has hit the state.
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Maine high court’s rulings may not end CMP corridor battle
One complaint alleged that last November’s referendum aimed at halting the corridor, and violated Maine’s Constitution.
Maine faces more hot days for long stretches in coming decades
The state will see the number of days topping 90 degrees double over 30 years, with many experiencing more hot days in a row.
Mainers are taking extreme measures as drought saps well water
Mainers can be pretty good at making do when times get tough — but doing without water is just plain hard.
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Ranging from easy to challenging, these spots are great for a quiet paddle on a hot summer day.
How to protect your skin on your Maine summer adventures
Summer is here and with it more time spent outside digging in the garden, exploring Maine’s rocky coasts or hiking high mountain peaks.
9 things you probably don’t know about Maine’s wild blueberries
Maine’s wild blueberries are wilder than you might imagine.
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