Kate Cough, The Maine Monitor, Author at Bangor Daily News

Trump administration seeks to expand offshore oil and gas drilling in Gulf of Maine

by Kate Cough, The Maine Monitor May 4, 2025May 4, 2025

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the permitting changes would cut what is often a multi-year review process down to several weeks.

As Maine birthing units continue to close, potential solutions emerge

by Emily Hedegard, The Maine Monitor and Kate Cough, The Maine Monitor March 17, 2025March 17, 2025

Maine battery ownership question remains unresolved

by Kate Cough, The Maine Monitor January 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Maine’s aquaculture industry began in a toxic coastal mine

by Kate Cough, The Maine Monitor October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

Even Maine lobsters are struggling to find homes

by Kate Cough, The Maine Monitor August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Maine will soon rule on the public benefit of expanding Juniper Ridge landfill

by Kate Cough, The Maine Monitor July 24, 2024July 25, 2024

Regulators approve mining law changes

by Kate Cough, The Maine Monitor May 16, 2024May 17, 2024

Developers installing offshore wind projects in U.S. waters have had to get creative to comply with the law known as the Jones Act.

This century-old law complicates offshore wind development

by Kate Cough, The Maine Monitor February 27, 2024February 27, 2024

Maine lighthouses hit with millions in storm damage

by Kate Cough, The Maine Monitor January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

Regulators visiting the solar installation site found erosion issues on 30 of its 35 acres.

Regulators propose $148K fine for erosion violations at Embden solar farm

by Kate Cough, The Maine Monitor January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

A University of Maine study found that the state uses roughly 787 pounds of road salt for every person living here. That poses a problem for Maine's water supply.

Pesticides and road salt threaten Maine’s water supply

by Kate Cough, The Maine Monitor January 15, 2024January 15, 2024

Maine towns are landfilling 50 percent more garbage

by Kate Cough, The Maine Monitor January 15, 2024January 15, 2024

Manufacturers are struggling to identify whether their products contain PFAS because of complex supply chains and inconsistent reporting requirements.

Maine’s PFAS law draws objections from businesses around the world

by Kate Cough, The Maine Monitor October 16, 2023April 24, 2024

Environmentalists have accused state officials of long favoring Sears Island as the future site of the offshore wind port.

Environmentalists call public comment process for offshore wind port a charade

by Kate Cough, The Maine Monitor August 14, 2023November 27, 2023

It will be at least a year, likely longer, before the changes to mining laws take effect, and there will be opportunity for public input.

Maine likely to amend its strict mining laws

by Kate Cough, The Maine Monitor June 19, 2023June 19, 2023

A shuttering of Down East Community Hospital's maternity unit means babies and mothers would die, a Machias doctor said.

Washington County’s last maternity unit gets creative to stay open

by Kate Cough, The Maine Monitor June 12, 2023June 12, 2023

Lamoine will soon decide whether to approve a glamping resort featuring 90 domed units, restaurant and spa.

Mainers are divided over ‘glamping’ resorts

by Kate Cough, The Maine Monitor May 30, 2023May 30, 2023

The latest recycling program cutback comes as state officials hash out details over a 2022 law to help offset costs for struggling communities.

As Auburn looks to cut curbside recycling, will other towns be next?

by Kate Cough, The Maine Monitor May 15, 2023May 31, 2023

If a developer can prove a mining operation wouldn't pollute the environment, it would be exempted from some regulations.

Regulators propose ‘risk-based’ approach to Maine metal mining

by Kate Cough, The Maine Monitor May 15, 2023May 15, 2023

Northern Maine Medical Center said declining birth rates and staff shortages have made it difficult to sustain its obstetrics unit.

Northern Maine Medical Center to close obstetrics unit

by David Dahl, The Maine Monitor and Kate Cough, The Maine Monitor May 10, 2023May 10, 2023