Embroiled University of Maine System maintains pioneering institutional accreditation
The University of Maine System is the only higher education institution in the nation to accredit all of its schools under one evaluation.
Maine farmers are getting more money to adapt to climate change
Mainers’ livelihoods, regional food security and the state’s heritage crops are at risk as the state contends with a warming climate.
Landfill operator says Maine’s sludge crisis has been averted
But Casella Waste Systems failed to provide a plan for alternative solutions that would prevent waste from being dumped into Maine rivers.
Hampden trash plant owner needs to find $20M or liquidate it
If the facility is liquidated, it would mean the loss of $100 million in private and public funds invested altogether so far.
How community solar incentives will cost Maine’s poorest the most
The burden of subsidizing community solar will fall to those who are financially vulnerable for the benefit of others.
Fire marshal’s office accused of retaliating against unionized investigators
The allegations shed light on a reportedly problematic workplace at a time when the fire marshal’s office has just appointed a new leader.
Maine rivers face potential catastrophe as sludge builds up
If wastewater treatment facilities can’t find anywhere else to store or send the sludge, their last resort may be to discharge it into rivers.
How trash plans fell apart for 115 Maine communities
Officials hoped the trash plant would resume operations quickly, but nearly three years later it still has not restarted.
It was going to revolutionize trash disposal. Instead, Maine is landfilling more than ever.
Without the Hampden waste processing facility, more trash is going into landfills, and the state is delayed in reaching its recycling goals.
Maine fire marshal nominee pledges to fix long-running morale problems
Workers reported a deepening distrust with their superiors and expressed hopelessness that it would improve.
Investigators at Maine fire marshal’s office voiced concerns about leadership for years
As the second in command prepares to become the agency’s next leader, staff reviews are starting to spill into the open.
Maine police officer who shot 2 people has a history of not following the rules
Mexico Police Department hired an officer it had previously reported for misconduct. The officer went on to shoot two people in a year.
Report asks for better communication on sex assault cases at Maine National Guard
The guard primarily relies on local police to investigate allegations of sexual assault and criminal harassment.
1st lab to test for PFAS in drinking water opens in Maine
The lab will be able to test for PFAS in public water systems as well as private wells, along with wastewater, sludge, animal tissue and milk.
Maine guards mocked prisoners, disparaged minorities and shared confidential records
None of the 10 officers identified in the probe were fired, according to personnel records.
Divisions led to the ruin of a historic Maine community center
Volunteers kept the Moxie-funded community center going for decades until a town vote halted repairs, and officials shut it down indefinitely.
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