Fin whale skeleton finds new home at Maine Beer Company

'Finny' was found washed ashore in Steuben on Thanksgiving Day in 2023. FREEPORT, Maine — Visitors to Maine Beer Company can now enjoy more than craft brews — they can also learn about one of the ocean’s giants. The Freeport brewery recently...

Maine's longer, hotter summers are reshaping our natural world

When she looks at the Narraguagus River, Valerie Ouellet sees what others can't: a thermal mosaic that explains why it's one of the last places in America where wild Atlantic salmon come to spawn. This 55-mile-long waterway in Downeast Maine is a...

Unity Environmental University introduces AI-driven degree program

(WGME) Unity Environmental University says it is launching Maine's first 90-credit applied Bachelor of Science program, which the school claims will save students more than a year of time and over $14,000 compared to a standard 120-credit course....

Western Maine sheriffs say regional jail could save money, fix overcrowding

In a letter sent last week, sheriffs from Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties proposed a joint, regional corrections facility they say will reduce costs and provide better outcomes for inmates. "The collective approach is far more...

There’s a reason electricity prices are rising. And it’s not data centers.

But a new study from researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the consulting group Brattle suggests that, counterintuitively, more electricity demand can actually lower prices. Between 2019 and 2024, the researchers calculated,...

Milk jugs to military pallets: student engineers work toward a sustainable future

Three undergraduate students studying mechanical engineering at the University of Maine are working with recyclable plastic and wood material to create a sustainable resource for the U.S. Army. In collaboration with 3D printing company re:3D Inc....

Northern Light A. R. Gould Hospital Recognized for Sustainability Efforts

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Northern Light A. R. Gould Hospital in Presque Isle has received the Greenhealth Partner for Change Award from Practice Greenhealth, a national organization focused on environmental sustainability in healthcare. The...

Two people saved in dramatic rescue from grounded boat along Maine coast

Two people were rescued after their boat became stuck on some rocks along Mark Island off the coast of Harpswell on Monday.Harpswell Marine Resources and Harbor Management says responders were called to the island at about 6:35 p.m. for reports of...

Longtime Maine Capitol Hill staff leader honored for his work

Steve Abbott praises the Senate's unique role but laments increased political polarization in Washington. AUGUSTA, Maine — Steve Abbott may know as much about the way Washington works as anyone could. Abbott, who grew up in Orono, graduated from...

Commonwealth Fund ranks which states are best, worst for health and climate change preparation

Recent years have highlighted how extreme weather events are becoming more prevalent, which means patients are experiencing increased health risks like heat-related illnesses, mental health struggles, respiratory issues, and more. A Sept. 25 study...

Japanese expertise considered key to building Maine’s farmed scallop industry

Following on previous exchanges, a group of eight stakeholders in Maine’s farm-raised scallop industry are planning to visit similar interests in Japan. “Technology transfer is one of the fastest ways to build, support and ramp up an industry,”...

40 Under 40: Tagwongo Obomsawin aims to forge a more sustainable future for Maine

Greatest achievement: I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished through the Clean Energy Partnership since joining the department in 2022, where we’ve shepherded millions of dollars in workforce and innovation funding and impacted the lives of...

Does Maine's Question 1 call for commonsense voter ID changes or will it undermine absentee voting?

For at least 30 years, state lawmakers in Augusta have fiercely debated whether Maine voters should be required to show a photo ID before casting a ballot. And in every instance, those voter ID proposals have failed at the Legislature. Next month,...

Maine dam removal may not restore salmon, it does restore hope: RooksDouglas Rooks 

News that the Nature Conservancy will purchase four Kennebec River dams to restore free-flowing water and Atlantic salmon habitat is certainly historic, but whether it merits celebration depends on variables not yet known. The $168 million deal...

Coastal Maine homebuyers in limbo as flood insurance lapses during shutdown

The government shutdown that began last week could be preventing would-be buyers of coastal property from closing on their new home. That’s because the National Flood Insurance Program, which is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency,...

Made in Maine: A Swedish maker of wound-care products to expand Maine production

Global medical products manufacturer Mölnlycke Health Care walks the talk when it comes to sustainability by executing a relatively simple premise — locating its factories close to its customers. Photo / Jim Neuger Production of wrappers for wound...

Who says you need to own all the gear to explore Maine’s wild

Most of us love Maine’s outdoors. With endless options for hiking, birding, exploring, Maine has exactly what you need to find your inner wilderness vibe. But what if you don’t have all of the gear to get out there and climb away? The Maine Gear...

As Trump Crushes Climate Efforts, Local Projects Persevere

Above photo: Community advocates pushing to end policies of electric and gas disconnections in San Antonio, Texas. Greg Harman, It reinforces and strengthens the relationships people can actually rely upon. Standing before the United Nations last...

40 Under 40: Alexa Coulombe McGovern is a mom on a mission to fight plastic pollution with kelp

Greatest achievement: My daughter Passion project: Beekeeping; it’s my first year and I have two hives. Lightbulb moment: I first read about microplastic statistics when I was pregnant with my daughter. Reading things like microplastic was being...

Maine Stands Out Among the Top States for Wildlife in America

When you take a look around Maine, it’s easy to see why so many people are drawn to this state. With its breathtaking landscapes and natural beauty, it’s truly one of a kind. What makes this state even more remarkable is the wide variety of...