Murray Carpenter, Maine Public, Author at Bangor Daily News

Central Maine, Environment

DEP says Sandy River dredging violated Maine laws

by Murray Carpenter, Maine Public August 3, 2024August 3, 2024

John Burrows of the Atlantic Salmon Federation says this part of the river was excellent salmon habitat.

U.S. Sen. Angus King grilled Deputy Energy Secretary David Turk, urging him to prioritize more aggressive climate action.

Angus King calls for climate action after Wednesday storm

by Murray Carpenter, Maine Public January 12, 2024January 12, 2024

The standard rate offer for Versant Power customers in Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis and Washington counties.

Electricity rates to drop in 2024 for many Mainers

by Murray Carpenter, Maine Public November 29, 2023November 29, 2023

Gun sales are surging in Maine, with many buyers concerned about self-defense, according to shop owners.

Maine gun shops see spike in sales after Lewiston mass shooting

by Murray Carpenter, Maine Public November 6, 2023November 6, 2023

The draft offshore wind area covers 3.5 million acres, from about 25-120 miles off the coasts of Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Draft offshore wind area excludes popular lobstering ground

by Murray Carpenter, Maine Public October 20, 2023October 20, 2023

Critics say the 150-foot-tall power line would cross many farms, woodlots, wetlands and other environmentally sensitive areas.

Critics of proposed Aroostook power line rally in Augusta

by Murray Carpenter, Maine Public October 16, 2023October 16, 2023

One of the electric buses used just 3 percent of its battery power during a round-trip test drive from Bar Harbor to Cadillac Mountain.

Electric buses are now transporting people around Acadia National Park

by Murray Carpenter, Maine Public September 26, 2023September 26, 2023

The warming climate has shifted peak foliage in Acadia National Park to roughly the third week of October.

Acadia’s fall foliage is peaking later because of climate change

by Murray Carpenter, Maine Public September 19, 2023September 19, 2023

Acadia Superintendent Kevin Schneider said the park filled just 115 out of 175 seasonal jobs this summer.

Acadia jobs go unfilled due to labor and housing challenges

by Murray Carpenter, Maine Public September 12, 2023September 12, 2023

Knox County Regional Airport will be the first Maine airport to get a charging station for electric planes.

A coastal Maine airport will soon have a charger for electric planes

by Murray Carpenter, Maine Public August 27, 2023August 27, 2023

At its peak, the algae bloom extended from Penobscot Bay to Martha's Vineyard.

An algal bloom is spanning 100 miles in the Gulf of Maine

by Murray Carpenter, Maine Public August 24, 2023August 24, 2023

Maine has 54,000 acres of salt marshes and eelgrass habitat, which store about 1.7 million metric tons of carbon.

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Report highlights importance of Maine salt marshes and seagrass for carbon storage

by Murray Carpenter, Maine Public August 15, 2023August 15, 2023

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Small Maine towns struggling to recoup from summer of flash flooding

by Murray Carpenter, Maine Public August 8, 2023August 8, 2023

Two dozen farmers protested outside a meeting that developer LS Power was holding to discuss the project.

Farmers protest proposed Aroostook power line

by Murray Carpenter, Maine Public July 20, 2023July 20, 2023

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Report shows rapid warming continues in the Gulf of Maine

by Murray Carpenter, Maine Public July 14, 2023July 14, 2023

Acadia is home to more than 300 bird species. Climate change adds urgency to recording their songs.

by Murray Carpenter, Maine Public June 24, 2023July 17, 2023

Migratory fish flood into Maine rivers after several years of restoration efforts

by Murray Carpenter, Maine Public May 30, 2023May 30, 2023

Beachfront homes rarely hit the market, but when they do, they are snapped up in a heartbeat.

Rising seas aren’t dampening demand for Maine’s beachfront homes

by Murray Carpenter, Maine Public May 17, 2023May 17, 2023

The 4.5-mile-long Gorham Connector has won support from Gorham, Scarborough, South Portland and Westbrook.

A proposed road is meant to ease Portland traffic. Critics fear it will drive up emissions.

by Murray Carpenter, Maine Public May 8, 2023May 8, 2023

Fate of CMP corridor is in jury’s hands after attorneys make closing arguments

by Murray Carpenter, Maine Public April 20, 2023April 20, 2023