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Tag: waste management

Posted inPolitics

Lawmakers want to close loophole that lets out-of-state trash into Maine’s state landfill

by Charlie Eichacker, Maine Public February 7, 2022February 7, 2022

That move comes amid fears trash imported into Maine is contributing to the fast rate at which the Old Town landfill is being filled.

Posted inOpinion Contributor

Holiday gift returns are choking retailers and landfills

by Bloomberg January 20, 2022January 20, 2022
Posted inOpinion Contributor

As 2021 comes to and end, it’s time to reflect on our waste

by Opinion Contributor December 28, 2021December 28, 2021
Posted inOpinion

Letter: Don’t put a kind face on “temporary” nuclear waste storage efforts 

by Opinion Contributor December 6, 2021December 6, 2021
Posted inBangor

Hampden waste plant seeks new buyers as Pennsylvania company struggles to get financing

by David Marino Jr. August 13, 2021August 13, 2021
Posted inBangor

Lack of financing stalls purchase of Hampden trash plant as more than 100 communities wait

by David Marino Jr. August 5, 2021August 5, 2021
Posted inCentral Maine

Environmental group wants stronger water protections for Norridgewock landfill expansion

by Charlie Eichacker, Maine Public July 27, 2021July 27, 2021
Posted inDaily Brief

Maine’s COVID-19 numbers improved just in time for summer weather

by Caitlin Andrews, Jessica Piper and Michael Shepherd June 8, 2021June 8, 2021
Posted inLetters

Friday, June 4, 2021: Be bold to address waste problems, a reason to smile, make the Senate function

by Opinion Contributor June 3, 2021June 3, 2021
Posted inHancock

Bar Harbor makes last-ditch push for more info about pending sale of Hampden waste plant

by David Marino Jr. May 22, 2021May 21, 2021
Posted inBangor

Municipal group defends ‘due diligence’ in vetting buyer of Hampden waste plant

by David Marino Jr. May 7, 2021May 7, 2021
Posted inBangor

We’ve answered some questions about what’s happening with the Hampden waste plant

by David Marino Jr. May 6, 2021May 6, 2021
Posted inBangor

Prospective Hampden waste plant buyer again mischaracterizes past work

by David Marino Jr. May 1, 2021April 30, 2021
Posted inBangor

Brewer will pay $35,000 fine after clogged pump station sent wastewater into Penobscot River

by David Marino Jr. April 23, 2021April 23, 2021
Posted inBangor

Prospective Hampden waste plant buyer listed people as technical advisers without their knowledge

by David Marino Jr. April 10, 2021April 30, 2021
Posted inAroostook

Untreated wastewater floods St. John River during early snowmelt and heavy storms

by Hannah Catlin April 4, 2021April 4, 2021
Posted inBangor

Pennsylvania company inches closer to a delayed takeover of Hampden waste plant

by David Marino Jr. March 25, 2021March 25, 2021
Posted inCentral Maine

This Somerset County town might expand its landfill so it can afford to close it

by David Marino Jr. March 17, 2021March 17, 2021
Posted inMidcoast

1-ton bale of waste accidentally dumped in Penobscot Bay recovered intact

by Abigail Curtis December 29, 2020December 29, 2020
Posted inMidcoast

Penobscot Bay trash spill reignites debate over importing out-of-state waste

by Abigail Curtis December 16, 2020December 16, 2020

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