Juniper Ridge expansion opponents argue state again failed to consider environmental justice

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: July 23, 2026

Words: 1,411

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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Opponents of the Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion returned to Penobscot Superior Court Thursday to argue that the state has continued to fail to meet environmental justice standards when considering whether the project would benefit the public.

“The department recites evidence but does not engage with it,” said Alexandra St. Pierre, attorney for the Penobscot Nation and Conservation Law Foundation.

The Tribe and Boston-based environmental group argued in the hearing that even in its …

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