Fred Bever, Maine Public, Author at Bangor Daily News

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US judge says feds are failing to protect endangered right whales from lobster gear entanglement

by Fred Bever, Maine Public July 8, 2022July 8, 2022

“Today the greatest human-caused threat comes from entanglement in fishing gear,” Judge James Boasberg wrote on Friday.

Maine's electricity regulators have approved wireless alternatives for CMP transmission upgrades in the Brunswick-Topsham area.

Maine regulators approve wireless alternatives for CMP upgrades

by Fred Bever, Maine Public July 6, 2022July 6, 2022

Conservation groups are challenging the Maine lobster fishery's sustainability certification over concerns about right whales.

Conservationists challenge Maine lobster fishery’s sustainability certification

by Fred Bever, Maine Public July 6, 2022July 6, 2022

Paul LePage opposes wind-energy farm that would be sited about 30 miles off Maine coast

by Fred Bever, Maine Public June 28, 2022June 29, 2022

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The Gulf of Maine’s phytoplankton growth is slowing. That could have effects up the food chain.

by Fred Bever, Maine Public June 21, 2022June 22, 2022

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Right whales face uncertain future even as their population stabilizes

by Fred Bever, Maine Public June 9, 2022June 9, 2022

Susan Collins holds up NOAA nominee over lobstering rules intended to protect right whales

by Fred Bever, Maine Public May 27, 2022May 27, 2022

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$45M in federal funds will help protect Camp Ellis homes from destructive waves

by Fred Bever, Maine Public May 5, 2022May 5, 2022

Global solar power tariff dispute is slowing Maine’s efforts to ramp up the sector

by Fred Bever, Maine Public May 2, 2022May 2, 2022

New law could boost union presence in Maine’s renewable energy projects

by Fred Bever, Maine Public April 27, 2022April 27, 2022

Madison company aims to turn pulpwood into insulation, reducing buildings’ energy use

by Fred Bever, Maine Public April 14, 2022April 14, 2022

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US education secretary joins Chellie Pingree to address Maine bus driver shortage

by Fred Bever, Maine Public April 12, 2022April 12, 2022

Maine company WEX severs its ties to Moscow-based energy giant LukOil

by Fred Bever, Maine Public April 2, 2022April 2, 2022

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2021 was the hottest year on record for the Gulf of Maine

by Fred Bever, Maine Public March 28, 2022March 28, 2022

Maine’s marijuana sales grew 20 percent a month in the industry’s 1st year

by Fred Bever, Maine Public March 24, 2022March 24, 2022

New federal budget will include funding for Bath Iron Works to build a destroyer

by Fred Bever, Maine Public March 16, 2022March 16, 2022

Angus King says he supports Joe Biden’s handling of the Ukraine crisis

by Fred Bever, Maine Public March 15, 2022March 15, 2022

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The Gulf of Maine has the most marine mammal diversity on the east coast, study finds

by Fred Bever, Maine Public March 12, 2022March 12, 2022

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Local right whale advocates say they feel sidelined by the powerful Maine lobster industry

by Fred Bever, Maine Public March 9, 2022March 9, 2022

Lobstermen submit petition opposing Frenchman Bay salmon farm

by Fred Bever, Maine Public March 7, 2022March 7, 2022