Covering Maine’s Environment
Environment reporting by the Bangor Daily News examines a myriad of issues relating to energy, water, waste, wildlife, forests and pollution, and illuminates how climate trends are changing the lives and occupations of Mainers. Stories often highlight not only challenges but also solutions, and showcase the experiences of local people.
This reporting is supported by the Unity Foundation, a fund at the Maine Community Foundation, and BDN readers. To add your support, you can make a tax-deductible contribution at donate.bangordailynews.com.
Meet our environment reporter: Lori Valigra
Investigative Reporter
Lori Valigra became the BDN’s environment reporter in August 2023. She is a seasoned business and economy reporter, and brings expertise as a science communicator to the position. Lori received her master of science in journalism from Boston University. She was a John S. Knight Journalism fellow at M.I.T. and has extensive international reporting experience in Europe and Asia. Lori designed the log cabin where she lives in western Maine and enjoys snowshoeing, hiking and traveling.
Contact her at lvaligra@bangordailynews.com.
Contact her at lvaligra@bangordailynews.com.
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