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Published
August 25, 2024

Brunswick to host special public meeting in wake of chemical spill

Brunswick Town Hall announced on Sunday that it would be hosting a special public meeting in the wake of the largest foam spill the town has seen in 30 years.
Published
August 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.
Published
August 23, 2024

Maine CDC says not to eat fish from 4 freshwater bodies in Brunswick

The agency says the advisory is based on PFAS testing the Navy did around its former base in October 2023, before the spill this week of 1,450 gallons of firefighting foam containing the toxic chemical.
Published
August 20, 2024

Toxic foam spreads to pond in wake of Brunswick chemical spill

Foam has been building up in ponds and billowing through the air near Brunswick Landing since 1,600 gallons of fire-suppressing chemical was accidentally released Monday.
Published
August 19, 2024

‘Our worst nightmare’: Brunswick officials grapple with hazardous chemical spill

Brunswick Fire Chief Ken Brillant says that the cleanup of a firefighting foam spill is in motion, while council members, civilian groups and residents alike express concerns about contamination.

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Published
August 19, 2024

Foam spill spews dangerous forever chemicals at Brunswick airport

Officials say a fire suppression system malfunctioned, discharging 1,600 gallons of firefighting foam concentrate – 4 to 5 feet deep in some places – at the former Naval Air Station.
Published
August 15, 2024

Farmington to pay for replacement of contaminated well, hires police officer

Farmington will pay 10% of the cost to install a new well on a property contaminated by forever chemicals located near the Transfer Station.
Published
August 14, 2024

New police officer from Albion welcomed during Farmington meeting

Farmington will pay 10% of the cost to install a new well on property contaminated by forever chemicals near the Transfer Station.
Published
July 24, 2024

Solar development to be permitted on Maine farms contaminated by ‘forever chemicals’

The new rules will give farmers a boost and expand renewable energy in the state.
Published
July 23, 2024

Maine organic farming group sues EPA over forever chemicals

The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association created a PFAS Emergency Relief Fund in 2022 that has handed out more than $1.5 million in assistance to more than 50 Maine farmers impacted by forever chemical contamination.