Residents of Brunswick Landing, the site of Maine’s worst toxic firefighting foam spill, joined environmental groups to urge lawmakers to quantify the amount of foam in Maine and fund a voluntary program to collect, store and dispose of it.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
A PFAS-free fire suppressant made with Maine wood could fight wildfires
The chemical-free extinguisher could move to the market — and onto firefighting airplanes — quickly. But getting it certified will take time and money.
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Posted inMaine, News
Mainers headed to Los Angeles to help fight wildfires
Two crews of Maine forest rangers and volunteer firefighters will spend 2 weeks in southern California.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s toxic firefighting foam shipped out of state to poor areas
Newly released records show more than 22,000 gallons of PFAS-laden foam and rinse water recovered after the recent Brunswick spill were trucked to waste incinerators in low-income communities far from Maine’s borders.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Schools and Education
Senate advances Social Security Fairness Act
The bill co-sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins of Maine would eliminate limits on Social Security benefits for public sector employees, including teachers and firefighters.
Posted inMaine, News
‘Careless disposal of smoking materials’ caused Wells apartment building fire, officials say
The Office of State Fire Marshal determined that the fire started near a wooden porch along the outside of Pine Tree Commons. All residents escaped safely, but one firefighter sustained minor injuries.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Junior firefighter muster fostering ‘the future of Maine’s fire service’
The third annual muster brought youth from across the state to compete against each other in tasks like putting on gear, hooking up a fire hose and more.
Posted inAnimals, Nation & World, News
A woman was trapped in a house fire. Her dog helped save her life.
The woman, disabled from a stroke, fell while trying to escape, and her dog protected her face from the smoke.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Inaugural 5K supports housing for first responders, veterans
The fundraiser for the Tunnels to Towers Foundation drew 300 runners to Payson Park.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
‘It was our jewel’: Damariscotta pushes to help popular restaurant rebuild
Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina was destroyed by a fire early Sunday morning.