Proponents of the bill say farmers need more time to move to alternatives, but opponents say the current law is reasonable and raise concerns about PFAS contamination of food.
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Posted inNation / World, News, Sports
Turf fields may have ‘forever chemicals.’ Should kids be playing on them?
Researchers are conducting studies to determine whether PFAS and other chemicals detected in turf can end up on athletes and pose a risk to their health.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine compromise would exempt some industries from ban on ‘forever chemicals’
The chemicals, known as PFAS, are contained in a wide variety of industrial and consumer products.
Posted inMaine, News
Forever chemicals in landfills threaten groundwater, streams and rivers
There is no evidence the pollutant-laden wastewater that forms when rain trickles through a landfill is escaping from the holding tanks, ponds or lagoons where it is stored, but then again, no one is looking.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Wilton water superintendent provides update on Dirigo Project
Wilton Water and Wastewater Superintendent Dalton Plante told the Select Board on Tuesday, Jan. 23, the department is waiting on easements before moving forward with the water transmission line project.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Businesses seek changes in Maine’s first-in-the-nation PFAS ban
Critics of the ban say it is unworkable and could cost the state major employers if enforced as is.
Posted inNews, Schools & Education
Farmington-based school district moves forward on turf fundraiser
Regional School Unit 9 directors also approved a proposal by the club to give naming rights to certain facilities at Caldwell Field at Mt. Blue High School.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 heavily debates synthetic turf
After a lengthy discussion on Tuesday, Jan. 23, the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors voted to allow the Mt. Blue High School All Sports Boosters to fundraise to replace current soccer fields with Astro Turf.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton Select Board starts new year on old business
The Wilton Board of Selectpersons convened on Tuesday, Jan. 2, to follow-up on previous business from prior Select Board meetings.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
PFAS found in almost 1,000 products sold in Maine, so far
From shampoo to school supplies, dog treats to dishware, the brand names that admit to using forever chemicals are ubiquitous.