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- Warren poultry company owner fears federal regulations will force him out of business (5/12/14)
WARREN, Maine — Owner John Barnstein has run his Route 1 poultry business for nearly 30 years, providing roaster chickens to customers year-round and fresh turkeys for the holidays But Barnstein’s operations have run afoul of some federal and local regulations and he now is struggling to keep Maine-ly Poultry open.
- State insists on fining Rockland $51,000 after more than 100 wastewater violations (5/2/14)
ROCKLAND, Maine — The city must pay more than $51,000 in penalties, undertake an inspection of all its sewer lines, and submit a plan to correct wastewater treatment deficiencies or face legal action, according to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
- Maine gets $30 million for sewage systems, but may need more (4/24/14)
With some of Maine’s wastewater treatment systems using parts that date back to the Civil War, state officials welcomed $29.7 million in federal loans and grants announced this week to maintain municipal sewage systems and even build a new one – but one official called those needed projects just “the tip of the iceberg.”
- RI DEM issuing fines for illegal cesspools (4/16/14)
For the first time since the state passed a law making certain cesspools illegal, property owners have begun receiving violation notices carrying fines of up to $2,500 for not eliminating the antiquated sewage receptacles
- Orono steps back from Old Town composting agreement, sends sludge to Juniper Ridge (3/6/14)
ORONO, Maine — The town’s sludge that once went to a jointly-run composting facility in neighboring Old Town is now going to Juniper Ridge Landfill in order to save money.
- Water, sewer rates up 10% since 2011 (5/6/14)
Connecticut's water and sewer rates rose 11.6 percent and 10 percent, respectively, from 2011 to 2013, according to a new survey published by Middletown engineering firm.
- To save money, stop flushing the wrong things down the toilet (4/27/14)
Officials concerned with keeping Maine’s water clean are trying to find out what prompts consumers to do the right thing. Their findings may have nationwide implications.
- USDA pledges $29.7 million toward rural Maine wastewater treatment upgrades (4/22/14)
HARTLAND, Maine — Maine’s wastewater infrastructure got a big boost on Earth Day, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture announcing $29.7 million in funding toward upgrades at seven Maine facilities.
- Hearing on R.I. bill to require cesspool replacement upon sale of property draws mixed response (3/27/14)
PROVIDENCE — A hearing on Wednesday on legislation that would trigger the mandatory replacement of cesspools upon the sale of a property ignited some of the same divided reaction that it has in past years.
- Mining Bill Debate centers on Jobs vs. Environment (2/24/14)
AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Are proposed updates to Maine's mining laws a pathway to economic prosperity in parts of the state that need it badly, like Aroostook County or are they too weak to protect our prized natural resources from harm? That's is what state lawmakers on the Environment and Natural Resources Committee must decide as they hear from people on both sides of the issue.