Before you jump to conclusions, hear me out. Once created, plastic can take generations to break down. Some 479 million non-biodegradable plastic bags are trashed annually in Maine alone — a sobering thought. They are detrimental to delicate ecosystems and have the potential to turn the picturesque Maine landscape into an eyesore. Additionally, it is […]
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Saco considers plastic shopping bag ban
SACO — Officials seek public input on a proposal to ban all single-use plastic shopping bags. The Portland Press Herald reports a public hearing is set for Monday in Saco. If the proposal is approved by the City Council in April, Saco will join the towns of York, Freeport and Kennebunk in banning single-use plastic […]
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Freeport to vote on disposable bag ban
FREEPORT — Activists in Freeport want the town to become the second in Maine to ban disposable plastic grocery bags. The town is already offering a June 14 ballot question that asks whether residents will support a minimal fee on paper and plastic bags. But some residents feel that measure doesn’t go far enough. The […]
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State plastic bag ban fails in Maine House
AUGUSTA— The Maine House has rejected a bill that would prohibit retailers from using disposable plastic bags. The Democratic-controlled House voted 84-62 against the bill on Tuesday. Under the measure, retailers would no longer be able to use single-use plastic bags, starting September 2020. Plastic bags would still be allowed for some items, like prescription […]
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Rumford board adds fireworks article to warrant
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 Tuesday to include an article on the June 9 warrant asking residents if they want to revoke the fireworks ordinance. The ordinance allows fireworks to be discharged between noon and 10 p.m., except on July 4 and Dec. 31 and the weekends immediately before and after July […]
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Portland’s plastic bag fee to take effect Wednesday
PORTLAND — Portland is the first community in Maine to ban polystyrene foam food and beverage containers and to impose a nickel fee for disposable shopping bags. Supporters say the measures — which go into effect on Wednesday in Portland — will reduce litter and help the environment. Opponents say they’re an unnecessary burden on […]
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Freeport considers impact of a plastic bag ban
FREEPORT — A town committee wants more information before its starts considering an ordinance that would ban plastic shopping bags. Members agreed, however, that there are three possible scenarios to consider: a plastic bag ban, a bag tax like the one recently approved in Portland, or no action. The ordinance committee had its first meeting Tuesday to […]