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PublishedDecember 10, 2024
Rumford mill mishap causes discolored snow; residents advised to steer clear
Town officials confirmed Tuesday afternoon there was a release of spent black liquor which resulted in precipitation of brown or tan colored snow. Schools were asked to tell children not to play with 'brown snow.'
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PublishedOctober 2, 2024
Maine DEP says expansion of state’s largest landfill would benefit public
The decision allows the state to apply to add 61 acres to the state-owned Juniper Ridge Landfill, which takes in 52% of the state's waste.
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2024
Our View: State environmental protection needs to become much more active
Wanton pollution of Maine’s environment has to be cracked down on more harshly. This is not and cannot be a partisan matter.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2024
Scientists express concern about scale of foam spill, the latest in a long, dirty history at former base
The high concentration and range of toxic forever chemicals in last week’s spill raises health and environmental concerns, and is putting pressure on the state to expand testing and protect public health.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2024
First tests reveal high PFAS levels in spilled foam, ponds at Brunswick Landing
Test results and cleanup and remediation updates will be shared with the public at a meeting Thursday night.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2024
Brunswick Landing is Maine’s biggest firefighting foam spill in 30 years
Maine has tried before to find out how much of this toxic substance is out there, or if it's safely stored, but efforts have been largely ignored. Officials say they need lawmakers' approval before they can make changes.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2024
Wildfire smoke from Canada affecting air quality in Maine
Particle pollution is classified as 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' in northern Maine and 'moderate' for the rest of the state.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2024
Sunken fishing vessel recovered from Harpswell waters after 7 months
After seven months, the sunken Jacob Pike was raised from the New Meadows River, months after it went under in a January storm.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2024
Train derailment in Penobscot County spills about 1,200 gallons of diesel
A train engine collided with parked rail cars carrying paper products near the town line between Mattawamkeag and Winn, fire officials said.
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PublishedJune 27, 2024
‘We can have both’: Development, nature at center of debate over Brunswick logging effort
The Brunswick logging operation has raised concerns. Residents are shifting focus to what is within reach: environmental reparations and an intentional design plan for the future.
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