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War on Plastic Bags Reaches Oak Bluffs on Vineyard

Matthew McDonald

Town Meeting voters in Oak Bluffs banned thin-film plastic bags, but they allowed businesses to apply for a hardship waiver that could last up to three years. Voters also banned police from asking about immigration status.

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Renewable Power State Subsidy Isn’t Spurring New Wind and Solar Projects in Maine

Matthew McDonald

The lion's share of the $12.6 million subsidy from ratepayers in Maine is going to already-existing biomass plants. Maine legislators and activists say the law isn't working as intended.

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