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.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta officials consider limiting city’s plantings to ‘natives’ only
The Augusta Conservation Commission is advocating for the removal, including with the use of pesticides, of invasive plants.
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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.
Posted inLocal & State, 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 inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
The federal government tightens rules around pesticide applications
But they don’t go far enough, as homeowners probably won’t read them. It’s the plants and animals in your garden that will suffer.
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Hallowell bans pesticides, OKs fertilizers on private property
The new rules, seen in only a handful of Maine municipalities, are to go into effect in January.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government
Hallowell to form working group to hash out details of restrictions on synthetic pesticides, fertilizers
Three council members and four residents will be part of the group that will discuss how to best regulate the products as development in the city increases.
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Hallowell sets public hearing for controversial pesticide ordinance, approves first reading
The hearing is set for March 13, after which the ordinance will need a second and third reading before approval.
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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 inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
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.