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PublishedDecember 13, 2018
From agriculture to technology, $867 billion farm bill yields benefits for Maine
The multi-year bill will support organic food research, programs for beginning farmers and funding for expanding broadband service into rural areas, among other measures.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2018
Monsanto vows to continue legal defense of weed killer
The action comes after a San Francisco judge upholds a verdict alleging that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, causes cancer.
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2018
EPA appeals reinstatement of ban on pesticide
The compound, linked to disorders in children whose mothers were exposed during pregnancy, was banned by the Obama administration.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2018
Two Maine mayors urge Congress to reject effort to undo local pesticide restrictions
The Portland and South Portland officials write that the provision in a House farm bill tramples on their right to protect their cities.
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PublishedJune 17, 2018
Pesticide bans raise question: Can we manage garden pests without chemicals?
It's more than just swapping out a chemical for an organic compound, experts say. You need to develop healthy soil – and to change your thinking.
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PublishedApril 12, 2018
South Portland council rejects oil companies’ request for waiver from pesticide ordinance
Councilors and those speaking during public comment say the companies should have approached the city before the eve of the ordinance's enactment.
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PublishedApril 1, 2018
LePage looks to override local pesticide rules in 30 municipalities. But why?
More communities are developing ordinances meant to protect residents from toxic chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2018
LePage’s bill to limit local control of pesticide use appears headed for defeat
It's the governor's second attempt at pushing the pesticide policy.
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