Several central Maine farmers among those honored for speaking out against PFAS contamination

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Published
December 28, 2022

Several central Maine farmers among those honored for speaking out against PFAS contamination

The farmers who received the Paul Birdsall Award from Maine Farmland Trust have been impacted by PFAS contamination and have spoken publicly about their experiences and advocated for more financial support for fellow farmers.
Published
December 20, 2022

Spurred by regulators, 3M to phase out ‘forever chemicals’

The decision comes after environmental regulators designated the chemicals — used in nonstick frying pans, water-repellent sports gear, stain-resistant rugs, cosmetics and countless other consumer products - as hazardous substances.
Published
December 15, 2022

RSU 9 superintendent updates PFAS levels in school well water

Superintendent Christian Elkington provides the board, as well as students and parents/caregivers, the test result of PFAS levels in the well water at Cape Cod Hill School, as well as hear administrative reports from Foster Career and Technical Education center and transportation.
Published
October 29, 2022

As hunting season ramps up, state officials broaden testing for ‘forever chemicals’ in fish and wildlife

Part of the strategy for agencies like the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is to use Fairfield as something of a case study to guide future testing in other regions of the state.
Published
October 15, 2022

Green Divide: LePage, Mills environmental records a study in contrasts

While governor, LePage rolled back environmental regulations and stifled renewable energy in the hopes of growing the economy. Mills reversed most of these policies and embraced the state's role as a leader in fighting climate change.
Published
September 25, 2022

States take on PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ with bans, lawsuits

Lawmakers in several states point to Maine’s 2021 passage of a law banning PFAS in all new products as a landmark moment.
Published
September 15, 2022

Federal agency to assess public health danger in Fairfield from ‘forever chemical’ contamination

The assessment by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry appears to be the first time a federal office is directly involved in the PFAS contamination in Maine.
Published
August 26, 2022

Maine farmers, advocates cheer federal action to clean up forever chemicals

A long-anticipated federal rule, if approved as drafted, would enable states to recoup money to help cover the mounting costs of responding to PFAS contamination.
Published
August 23, 2022

Maine schools act to mitigate ‘forever chemicals’ found in drinking water

Mount Desert Island High and Chebeague Island School are among the schools that have installed filters after testing showed PFAS levels exceeded the state's allowable limit of 20 parts per trillion.
Published
August 4, 2022

Wilton considering increase to water and sewer rates

The rate increases would be, in part, due to the financial burden Wilton has taken on from state legislation on PFAS requiring that municipalities dispose of wastewater sludge differently.