BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 13 -- The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * MassDEP Fines Paving Company for Asbestos Violations at a Motel and Residence in Auburn The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has issued a $97,226.88 penalty to New England Paving Services, LLC, for violations of state asbestos regulations at a motel and a residence in Auburn. In response to a complaint, MassDEP inspected the reside  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 13 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Community Parks and Playgrounds Program to Invest $5 Million in Local Outdoor Recreation for Fiscal Year 2027 DNR also currently accepting applications for FY28 Community Parks and Playgrounds funding; virtual workshops scheduled June 23 and July 23 - Gov. Wes Moore's Fiscal Year 2027 budget includes $5 million in Community Parks and Playgrounds grant funds for 26 projects in munici  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 13 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: * * * MDA Expands Ag Weather Network in East Central Minnesota New stations strengthen local data for crop decisions, soil health, and water management - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has expanded the Minnesota Ag Weather Network (MAWN) with three new weather stations in East Central Minnesota. The stations--located in Isanti, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs counties--add important cov  more