Environmental groups rally in fear Harrisburg budget deal will sink major greenhouse gas initiative

Environmental groups and elected officials aligned with their climate goals say a deal is in the works in Harrisburg that would scrap the state’s entrance into a major greenhouse gas initiative in return for a budget deal. “If you’re in...

Hawk Mountain tour spotlights importance of wildlife corridors

With its spectacular views of a busy migration route for raptors and songbirds, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary is a great place to show the importance of wildlife corridors, officials from the nonprofit PennEnvironment Research and Policy Center said...

Lonely Planet Names Maine Top Destination to Visit in 2026

Maine is back in the tourism spotlight once again. As 2025 is close to wrapping up, tourism in Maine won't reach the levels that the state saw in 2023 and 2024. Some believed that the "shine" was off of Maine. From overcrowded Acadia National Park...

Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden will not be running for re-election

Golden cited political violence and the current political climate for his decision. Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, announced he would not be running for re-election on Nov. 6, opening up a battleground seat in a red district. Former Maine Gov. Paul...

Maine US Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection in 2026

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat who has represented Maine’s 2nd Congressional District for eight years, said he will not seek reelection next year. The Lewiston resident who has been known for often breaking from his party published an op-ed in...

Search underway in Maine town for two missing 7-year-old students

Maine School Administrative District No. 75 says there is an active search in Topsham for two missing girls who are students at Woodside Elementary School.The second-grade students, who are both 7, were last seen on the school's playground at...

Shaw named Maine AHPERD Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year

Easton School Department physical education and health teacher Bryan Shaw is the Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year. (Courtesy photo) EASTON, Maine — The Easton...

Maine hunter bags massive 252-pound buck called ‘Big Hoof’

Robbie Flint shot a massive 252-pound buck nicknamed “Big Hoof” at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday in Lincoln County. The dressed weight was confirmed on a certified scale at The Meat Shop in Warren, and the buck has 26 points, making it one of the heaviest...

Cheetahs, AI governance norms, and Climate Finance Report

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Maine Blue Biotech Studio launched

The programme, which is the first of its kind in the US, will run from 9-20 March 2026 at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in East Boothbay, Maine. It will culminate in a Blue Biotech Investor Summit in Portland, Maine. Applications for the...

Maine’s working farms are key to thriving deer and hunting traditions

The sky was just beginning to brighten as Doug settled into the tree stand overlooking pastures that stretched across the ridge. Watching the landscape wake, he noted that Farmer Bray’s fields looked especially lush that season — a good sign. In...

Inside Maine's Best Employers 2025: A bank helping Mainers Dream First

From the rocky coastlines to downtown Main Street, First National Bank is doing more than banking; it’s helping Mainers Dream First. Whether you’re buying your first home, opening a new business, or simply planning for the future, First National...

The Art of Change: Young Artists Are Turning Creativity into Climate Action

Bow Seat is a platform where creativity meets purpose, giving young artists the necessary tools to communicate various environmental issues through art and to turn environmental concerns into tangible action. It has reached over 44,000 students...

Climate change negatively impacts fall foliage

Each year, people look forward to fall for one big reason: the leaves. The picturesque red, yellow, and purple make the transition into winter bearable, and signal the beginning of the holidays. Recently, however, it feels like fall has lost all...

Members of Maine delegation react to Golden's decision to not seek reelection

ETHAN STRIMLING JOIN US NOW. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR THE RACE? MAINERS VOTED IN Members of Maine congressional delegation react to Jared Golden's decision to not seek reelection Updated: 6:00 PM EST Nov 5, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ U.S. Rep....

Maine Pines tennis coach wins state, regional awards

Jason Terry, director of racquets at Maine Pines Racquet & Fitness in Brunswick, has been recognized for his dedication to player development and community engagement with two major honors. Terry has been named the Maine Tennis Association’s 2024...

How to leverage broadband to build Maine's rural economies

Maine is known for its rugged coast, hardworking people and natural beauty. But beneath the charm lies a growing concern: How to replenish the oldest labor force in the country? Provided image Kendra Jo Grindle is director of community strategy at...

'MEREDA Matters' podcast examines Maine’s housing shortage

Maine’s housing affordability crisis is far more complex than rising prices. The Maine Real Estate Development Association tackles the issue in an episode of "MEREDA Matters" podcast. Chris Herbert of Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies and...

Puppets, music and oysters tell tales of climate change at Wolfe’s Neck Center

A group of Maine artists and advocates will come together Saturday in Freeport for an experiment combining live theater and environmental action with “Letters from the Ocean,” an afternoon of short plays, readings, music, puppets, food and expert...

Elevating coastal buildings in Maine is a fool’s errand | Letter

A recent Press Herald article described the decision by a South Portland family (in the wake of January 2024 storms that damaged their home) to elevate the structure 5 feet, resting it on pylons at a cost of $500,000. They have the money, required...