Two of the world's largest land-based Atlantic salmon farms are slated for construction in Maine's midcoast region. Nordic Aquafarms Inc., based in Norway, plans its operation on 54 acres in Belfast.

An acre of the former dairy farm will go to workforce housing development. Five acres will be preserved as part of an ...

The Penobscot Nation and nonprofit Trust for Public Land announced Wednesday a plan to return nearly 30,000 forested acres in Maine back to the governance of the tribe. The land represents a portion ...

A new report from the Maine Climate Council suggests the state might not meet some of its deadlines for reaching ...

CARRABASSET VALLEY, Maine (WGME) -- A housing project in Western Maine just bought 20 acres of land for $10. The plot will be ...

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Maine has a lot of well-known outdoor attractions hikers might want to check out, but this often overlooked spot in the ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. AUGUSTA — Lawmakers have begun diving into the issue of land conservation ...

Maine’s stunning coast has inspired painters and poets, but today, most of it is privately owned and off-limits. Land trusts work to make more scenic vistas accessible to all. The fruits of that work ...

Ciona Ulbrich stood on a scenic beach in the small, coastal town of Brooksville, Maine, feeling grateful to be able to lawfully enjoy the warm sun and ocean breeze. The nonprofit Ulbrich works for, ...

Recently, there has been increased interest in Maine’s land trusts. As an advocate of land conservation, the Kennebunk Land Trust (KLT) welcomes the attention. However, for too long public debate on ...

FILE - This May 8, 2017 file photo, shows an aerial view of Arch Canyon within Bears Ears National Monument revealing the vast landscape of the 1.35 million acres in southeastern Utah protected by ...