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Archipelago Law in Environmental, Land Use, Property Law, Uncategorized on July 27, 2023
Ben Ford was featured in the following news story aired July 26, 2023. WGME reported receiving 30,000 social media hits in response. https://wgme.com/news/local/new-jersey-couple-claims-bought-piece-popham-beach-front-neighbors-cottages-dunes-ocean-beachfront-maine# PHIPPSBURG (WGME)– A New Jersey couple, who own a cottage on Popham Beach, claims they bought and now own the dunes and beach between their neighbor and the ocean. Richard and Sheila […]
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Archipelago Law in Environmental, Local Food Economy on June 2, 2023
Published January 6, 2023 in the PORTLAND PRESS HERALD Regarding the recent story on kelp (“Kelp dryer could allow Maine seaweed farms to triple output,” May 15): Although perhaps controversy makes for more interesting reading, I do not agree that there is meaningful division in Maine’s seaweed industry about growth. The new kelp dryer, which will […]
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Archipelago Law in Environmental, Land Use on July 26, 2022
Whether you are a construction company, developer, engineer, site designer or homeowner, you must comply with stringent state permitting laws when working near a natural resource. The Maine legislature has acted to diminish the lasting adverse impacts on natural resources in light of accelerated development. By enacting the Natural Resources Protection Act (“NRPA”), the legislature […]
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