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Businesses seek delay in Maine's PFAS reporting law

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Activists call on REI to ban outdoor gear made with PFAS chemicals

Members of Defend Our Health and Learning Disabilities Association of Maine sent a letter to request REI ban the sale of products containing PFAS.
Health

Maine Board of Pesticides Control member raises a red flag over chemicals in weed killer

The board approved expanding the use of Oxyfluorfen for broccoli crops in Aroostook County in February.
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'There are no tears left' Arundel dairy farmer devastated by PFAS fights for state help

State agriculture officials are expected to roll out an income replacement program soon.
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'There are no tears left' Arundel dairy farmer devastated by PFAS fights for state help

State agriculture officials are expected to roll out an income replacement program soon.
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Maine advocates push for stricter PFAS limits in drinking water

The push comes after the EPA sharply lowered advisory limits for "forever chemicals."
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Maine advocates push for stricter PFAS limits in drinking water

Environmental advocates are calling on the Maine CDC to set lower limits for toxic chemicals, known as PFAS in drinking water.
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PFAS researchers question residents about water use

Residents of Limestone, Caswell, and Caribou will be interviewed about the water used for swimming, farming and fishing, along with drinking water from private wells
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Air Force to investigate PFAS chemicals at closed Loring Air Force Base

Officials are concerned that PFAS contamination from firefighting foam used on Loring's runway may have spread elsewhere.
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Pressure growing to remove PFAS from fast food wrappers

The chemicals have been used for decades to prevent grease, water and other liquids from soaking through wrappers, boxes and bags.
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Agroforestry provides new avenue for farms with PFAS chemicals

The ancient practice uses existing forest land to create pastures to raise livestock and crops.
Environment

Promising research coming soon on crops soaking up PFAS from soil

Studies show how corn is absorbing the chemicals in the stalk, not the ear.

Two earthquakes reported in Washington County Thursday

Two earthquakes reported in Washington County Thursday

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Two earthquakes reported in Washington County Thursday

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Businesses seek delay in Maine's PFAS reporting law

Activists call on REI to ban outdoor gear made with PFAS chemicals

Maine Board of Pesticides Control member raises a red flag over chemicals in weed killer

'There are no tears left' Arundel dairy farmer devastated by PFAS fights for state help

'There are no tears left' Arundel dairy farmer devastated by PFAS fights for state help

Maine advocates push for stricter PFAS limits in drinking water

Maine advocates push for stricter PFAS limits in drinking water

PFAS researchers question residents about water use

Air Force to investigate PFAS chemicals at closed Loring Air Force Base

Pressure growing to remove PFAS from fast food wrappers

Agroforestry provides new avenue for farms with PFAS chemicals

Promising research coming soon on crops soaking up PFAS from soil

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