$13 a month for heat and electricity. A tale of two solar converts

The downside: the initial investment. But these solar supporters say the cost is about what they were paying for heat and electricity monthly before solar, and in eight to 12 years, they'll be on Easy Street.

Maine lawmakers taking closer look at solar power payback

Critics worry the state is forcing utilities to pay solar power providers — especially large commercial producers — too much, and that the burden will end up on the backs of ratepayers.

Recycling in Maine salvages 3 tough years

Experts say China's ban forced Maine and the country to confront 'flaws' in its waste system, and advocates hope greater awareness and pending state and federal legislation will kick-start more recycling.

Seven Maine roads — 522 miles of nationally recognized awesome

Maine has three new National Scenic Byways, giving you even more historical, recreational and cultural reasons to hit the open road as summer beckons.

Face Time: Sarah Hammond, new grad and environmental steward

The Auburn native surprised a few frogs, got her chainsaw certification and did a lot of good in the Maine woods last summer.

Maine added 91 new spiders to its state species list

Bad news for arachnophobes. There are 677 known species of spiders in Maine, including 91 new ones just added to the list last month. So small, so quiet, so many, you're probably sitting next to one right now...

Industry and the Androscoggin River: A Museum L-A exhibit

The new exhibit tells a story about the river and how industries have utilized it over time, for better and worse.

Maine officials hunt for ash trees sold at Lowe’s

The trees may contain the invasive Emerald ash borer

Friends help state loon count while keeping a tradition alive

Long-time volunteers Peggy Dorf and Bonnie Eletz share their love of loon counting on Thompson Lake.

Maine’s Ed Muskie and Earth Day’s 50th anniversary