Heat advisory in effect for next two days

Maine environmental researchers grapple with federal funding changes. Abrupt pauses and cuts to federal grants have led to interruptions in climate data collection and blows to renewable energy initiatives. Read this story by Emmett Gartner of The Maine Monitor.

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Maine Monitor reporter Emmett Gartner appeared on News Center Maine today to discuss how environmental researchers in Maine are grappling with federal funding changes. Watch the appearance.

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