1st lab to test for PFAS in drinking water opens in Maine
The first laboratory approved to test drinking water for toxic “forever chemicals” has opened in Maine, with an aim to
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UMaine part of $10 million USDA grant to fuel economic resilience, sustainability in eastern U.S. forests
ORONO — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $10 million grant to a collaborative research team from the
Read moreMaine will need weeks to determine impacts of Ohio train derailment on air quality
It could be March before environmental officials here know if any of the deadly chemicals from last week’s train derailment in
Read moreLatest PFAS testing could reduce scope of Fairfield’s ‘no not eat’ advisory
There may be some positive news concerning the impact of so-called forever chemicals on Maine wildlife. The Maine Department of
Read moreMaine to receive $19 million in EPA grants to address PFAS, other water contaminants
The funding will enable communities to improve local water infrastructure and reduce emerging contaminants in drinking water.Read More
Read moreLawmakers consider state buyback program for farms ruined by tainted sludge
But there is disagreement about the best way to reimburse the growing number of farmers whose livelihoods have been devastated
Read moreOfficials investigate ‘odor’ in the air in Augusta
The Augusta Fire Department said the smell is not coming from the city, but that the investigation is ongoing.Read More
Read moreSalmon deplete fat stores while stopped at dams, UMaine study shows
Restoration of the critically endangered Atlantic salmon is an important issue in the rivers of Maine. Dams on Maine rivers
Read moreEfficiency Maine may add e-bikes to its rebate program
Boosters say more e-bikes will help Maine meet climate action goals and help Mainers get aroundRead More
Read moreCanadian mining company promises $100K jobs as it courts support for Katahdin-area project
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — A Canadian company that wants to drill for precious metals near Pickett Mountain is visiting Maine municipalities
Read morePanel once again looking for partners to relaunch Hampden waste-to-energy plant
The Municipal Review Committee ended its exclusivity agreement with New York-based Revere Capital Partners to help operate and partially own
Read moreHermon High School using bottled water due to PFAS in drinking supply
Hermon High School staff and students will drink bottled water for the rest of the school year after the level of
Read moreWinterport man made a shocking catch while ice fishing
Thomas Morrison of Winterport has a whopper of a fishing tale. He was ice fishing with his son on Jan. 28
Read moreNature exploration program at Mexico school more than outdoor math and science
Meroby Elementary School was awarded the 2022-23 School of the Year by the Maine Environmental Education Association.Read More
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