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Shocked by Extreme Storms, a Maine Fishing Town [Stonington] Fights to Save Its Waterfront

Shocked by Extreme Storms, a Maine Fishing Town [Stonington] Fights to Save Its Waterfront

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Shocked by Extreme Storms, a Maine Fishing Town Fights to Save Its Waterfront

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/07/us/maine-stonington-fishermen-storms.html?unlocked_article_code=1.I04.3Wl1.LN9gCsfTsjy3

After two devastating storms hit Stonington in January, plans are multiplying to raise and fortify wharves, roads and buildings. But will that be enough?

Shocked by Extreme Storms, a Maine Fishing Town Fights to Save Its Waterfront
Form Energy set to build world’s biggest battery in Maine

Form Energy set to build world’s biggest battery in Maine

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Form Energy set to build world’s biggest battery in Maine

https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/long-duration-energy-storage/form-energy-set-to-build-worlds-biggest-battery-in-maine

The long-duration storage pioneer won DOE grant money to construct a massive iron-air battery intended to help a strained pocket of the New England grid.

Form Energy set to build world’s biggest battery in Maine
Wildfire smoke from Canada affecting air quality in Maine | Particle pollution is classified as 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' in northern Maine and 'moderate' for the rest of the state

Wildfire smoke from Canada affecting air quality in Maine | Particle pollution is classified as 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' in northern Maine and 'moderate' for the rest of the state

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Wildfire smoke from Canada affecting air quality in Maine

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/08/14/wildfire-smoke-from-canada-affecting-air-quality-in-maine/?uuid=8466409a-9b13-4571-b3e0-ba097a80a2e9

Particle pollution is classified as 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' in northern Maine and 'moderate' for the rest of the state

Wildfire smoke from Canada affecting air quality in Maine
Former mill town selected to house world’s largest duration energy storage project

Former mill town selected to house world’s largest duration energy storage project

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Former mill town selected to house world’s largest duration energy storage project • Maine Morning Star

https://mainemorningstar.com/2024/08/06/former-maine-mill-town-will-welcome-worlds-largest-multi-day-energy-storage-project/

Gov. Janet Mills and members of Maine’s congressional delegation announced a $147 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop the energy storage system at the former Lincoln paper mill

Former mill town selected to house world’s largest duration energy storage project • Maine Morning Star
Nearly half of all Maine households are struggling to make ends meet

Nearly half of all Maine households are struggling to make ends meet

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Nearly half of all Maine households are struggling to make ends meet

https://www.wabi.tv/2024/05/24/nearly-half-all-maine-households-are-struggling-make-ends-meet/

There are just under 600,000 total households in Maine. In 2022, the data found that 70,445 households were in poverty, while nearly 180,000 were considered ALICE households.

Nearly half of all Maine households are struggling to make ends meet
Maine State Police questioned about reports of chaotic response to Lewiston mass shooting • Maine Morning Star

Maine State Police questioned about reports of chaotic response to Lewiston mass shooting • Maine Morning Star

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Maine State Police questioned about reports of chaotic response to Lewiston mass shooting • Maine Morning Star

https://mainemorningstar.com/2024/05/24/maine-state-police-questioned-about-allegations-of-chaotic-response-to-lewiston-mass-shooting/

Members of a commission to investigate the events surrounding the Oct. 25 mass shooting in Lewiston heard from representatives of Maine State Police on Friday who answered questions about reports of disorganization surrounding the two-day manhunt.

Maine State Police questioned about reports of chaotic response to Lewiston mass shooting • Maine Morning Star
Why Mainers Are Falling Hard for Heat Pumps | The percentage of households burning home heating oil is the highest in the country. Yet no other state is adopting climate-friendly heat pumps as fast.

Why Mainers Are Falling Hard for Heat Pumps | The percentage of households burning home heating oil is the highest in the country. Yet no other state is adopting climate-friendly heat pumps as fast.

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Why Mainers Are Falling Hard for Heat Pumps

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/02/climate/heat-pumps-maine-electrification.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Zk0.hc0s.1h12qFKVcvPp

The percentage of households burning home heating oil is the highest in the country. Yet no other state is adopting climate-friendly heat pumps as fast.

Why Mainers Are Falling Hard for Heat Pumps
In a Victory for Poland Spring, Maine Rejects New Groundwater Limits

In a Victory for Poland Spring, Maine Rejects New Groundwater Limits

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In a Victory for Poland Spring, Maine Rejects New Groundwater Limits

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/09/climate/maine-groundwater-poland-spring-legislation.html?unlocked_article_code=1.UU0.DNtH.v9oW7YROgcmS

The bottled-water company last year tried to kill legislation aimed at protecting aquifers at a time when many are at risk nationally.

In a Victory for Poland Spring, Maine Rejects New Groundwater Limits
Gusts up to 70 mph will hit Maine this week

Gusts up to 70 mph will hit Maine this week

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Gusts up to 70 mph will hit Maine this week

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/01/08/weather/maine-tuesday-wednesday-storm-strong-winds-heavy-rain/

This storm will bring sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts of 60 to 70 mph late Tuesday into Wednesday afternoon.

Gusts up to 70 mph will hit Maine this week
Donald Trump blocked from Maine presidential ballot in 2024

Donald Trump blocked from Maine presidential ballot in 2024

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Donald Trump blocked from Maine presidential ballot in 2024

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67837639

The decision increases pressure on the Supreme Court to rule on his eligibility to run for the presidency.

Donald Trump blocked from Maine presidential ballot in 2024