The bill, submitted in response to a high-profile case in 2022, would raise fines from $1,500 per violation to $25,000 — and more if the violator is shown to have benefited or committed prior violations.
pesticides
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
As Worcester Holdings sprays pines with pesticide, Addison residents call for moratorium
But the well-known wreath company isn’t alone. An analysis found that 5 leading conservation groups have registered pesticide applicators on staff.
advertisement
Posted inMaine, News
In Camden, a story of wealthy neighbors, ocean views and over $1.7 million in fines
An unusual case in Midcoast Maine, which involves feuding landowners and a town-owned beach, is still unfolding. It all started with a pesticide.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Ban on pesticides with PFAS feeds concern about unintended impacts
Some Maine farmers, including some of its 300 certified organic farmers, worry they soon won’t be able to defend their crops from pests, said Julie Ann Smith of the Maine Farm Bureau.
Posted inMaine
PFAS levels in livestock can diminish if contamination source removed, state officials say
Research has found that once a contamination source is removed from a farm, PFAS levels in livestock will drop to the point that products derived from the animals can be sold to consumers, officials said at a public forum last week.
Posted inMaine
Hallowell officials consider whether to restrict use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers
A recently proposed ordinance aims to curb the use of inorganic substances, when possible, to protect the area’s soil, waters and wildlife.
Posted inBusiness, sj-web
Free disposal of unusable pesticides available
AUGUSTA — State health officials are urging residents to sign up for free disposal of unusable pesticides at locations throughout the state. The Obsolete Pesticide Collection program is aimed at family-owned farms, greenhouse owners, other business owners and even homeowners with unusable pesticides. Unusable pesticides, such as weed killers and bug killers, can be dangerous […]
Posted inLetters
Pesticides killing the bees
I have been admiring my crab apple tree, which has been filled with blossoms. I don’t harvest the fruit but the robins do, sometimes in the late fall and, if any are left, again, when they return in the spring. This year, however, the tree is different. It has been a very quiet tree — […]
Posted inLetters
P. Webber: A simple survival strategy
A simple survival device could change how people look at their food supply — and their health — forever. What is it? It is an easy way to stop genetically engineered or modified organisms and pesticides from destroying people’s health. GMOs touch nearly every ounce of food we eat. We can’t even depend on the […]
Posted inBethel, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Oxford Hills, River Valley, sj-web
Maine collecting banned and unusable pesticides from residents and barn owners
AUGUSTA — Maine is beginning a drive to encourage residents to take advantage of free disposal of banned and unusable pesticides. Officials say the disposal program is open to homeowners, family-owned farms and greenhouses. Collection will take place in Presque Isle, Bangor, Augusta and Portland. Gov. Paul LePage calls the effort “an opportunity for Mainers […]