Inspection reports from 14 months ago show unaddressed deficiencies in 2 sprinkler systems that still use aqueous film-forming foam that contains forever chemicals.
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Brunswick council to push for changes to embattled MRRA at emergency board meeting
The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority has faced a wave of scrutiny for its handling of the Aug. 19 chemical spill at Brunswick Executive Airport.
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Maine congressional delegation presses Navy for help with Brunswick chemical spill
The Navy still owns the airport hangar where 51,000 gallons of toxic firefighting foam was discharged after an overhead fire suppression system with a deficient service record malfunctioned.
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Inspection revelations prompt calls for Brunswick Landing chief to step down
State and municipal leaders are calling for changes after learning that Executive Director Kristine Logan failed to disclose a 2023 inspection report showing deficiencies in the fire suppression system that malfunctioned Aug. 19, spewing 50,000 gallons of toxic foam.
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Inspectors warned of ‘tremendous’ potential for accidental foam discharge at Brunswick airport
But repairs weren’t made to the site’s aging system, which went on to malfunction and discharge 51,000 gallons of toxic chemical foam in August.
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Brunswick properties selected for well testing; surface water samples show increased PFAS
The Maine DEP will be going door to door this week to test wells at homes following a massive firefighting foam spill at Brunswick Executive Airport.
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Brunswick’s bluShift completes hot-fire rocket engine test
The engine, MAREVL, ran for 60 seconds on Friday at bluShift’s newly expanded test stand at Brunswick Landing.
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Bath Iron Works to open a day care in hopes of attracting workers
The Bath shipyard, one of the state’s largest employers, is partnering with the local YMCA to add 150 local day care slots.
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Brunswick passes unprecedented PFAS resolution calling for action after spill
The Town Council calls for ‘comprehensive and immediate action’ to address public safety concerns after 1,450 gallons of toxic firefighting foam were spilled at Brunswick Landing last month.
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Maine Trust for Local News hires new executive editor
Carolyn Fox will step down as managing editor of the Tampa Bay Times to lead all of the newspapers and websites operated by the Maine Trust.