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PublishedDecember 10, 2024
Rumford mill mishap causes discolored snow; residents advised to steer clear
Town officials confirmed Tuesday afternoon there was a release of spent black liquor which resulted in precipitation of brown or tan colored snow. Schools were asked to tell children not to play with 'brown snow.'
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PublishedDecember 1, 2024
State says it won’t intervene in Tripp Pond water flow issues unless more property damage occurs
Damage from flooding in 2022 and 2023, caused partly by artificial bladders authorized by Maine DEP, is estimated at $100,000.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2024
Scientists express concern about scale of foam spill, the latest in a long, dirty history at former base
The high concentration and range of toxic forever chemicals in last week’s spill raises health and environmental concerns, and is putting pressure on the state to expand testing and protect public health.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2024
First tests reveal high PFAS levels in spilled foam, ponds at Brunswick Landing
Test results and cleanup and remediation updates will be shared with the public at a meeting Thursday night.
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PublishedAugust 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.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2024
Wildfire smoke from Canada affecting air quality in Maine
Particle pollution is classified as 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' in northern Maine and 'moderate' for the rest of the state.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2024
Sebago Lake properties at center of shoreland zoning ordinance violations begin restoration process
Restoration plan for Buteau properties on Sebago Lake approved by Maine DEP and town of Raymond.
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PublishedJune 16, 2024
Hundreds of Maine households are stranded in PFAS limbo
The state says it can't afford to mitigate PFAS issues at homes near sludge hot spots that pass state drinking water standards but fail the new federal ones.
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PublishedApril 15, 2024
Maine’s former landfills are leaking forever chemicals
The state has so far found PFAS-contaminated drinking water supplies in 51 wells near former landfills, but no one will say which landfills are leaking.
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PublishedApril 9, 2024
Sebago Lake property owner to pay over $650,000 in shoreland zoning violations settlement
Auburn businessman Donald Buteau and two contractors admit to outstanding violations and agree to pay town of Raymond $650,000 in addition to restoration costs.
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