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Published
December 3, 2024

Another deadline passes for fixing fire code violations at Brunswick airport hangars

After not being able to meet the Nov. 30 deadline for corrective action, Deputy Fire Chief Josh Shean said that rather than set a new deadline, MRRA and the Fire Department will decide on a date for a status update.
Published
November 14, 2024

Sen. Daughtry sets sights on affordability and PFAS in role as Senate president

Sen. Mattie Daughtry said she aims to address housing, cost of living and the outfall of the toxic foam spill that occurred this year at Brunswick Landing.
Published
November 11, 2024

Brunswick group organizing to do widespread PFAS screening in wake of toxic foam spill

The Brunswick Renters Organization is gearing up to create a database of PFAS levels around Brunswick Landing, highlighting concerns about toxic chemical exposure in marginalized communities and the need to raise awareness of contamination history at the former military base.
Published
November 2, 2024

On opening day of deer season, some hunters largely unfazed by PFAS advisory

Hunters who got off to a quick, successful start to the season Saturday morning in areas around two new “Do Not Eat” advisory areas said they avoided the affected areas and were not concerned about contamination in nearby places.
Published
October 29, 2024

Brunswick Landing authority asks governor’s office for $21.9 million for PFAS removal

In a budget request letter dated Oct. 28, the MRRA said that it aimed to pursue an emergency project that will cost about $21.9 million for PFAS cleanup and removal.

Published
October 29, 2024

Deer and wild turkey contaminated with PFAS? What you need to know

An advisory against eating meat from certain parts of the state is the latest consequence of Maine's history of spreading sewage sludge for fertilizer. The sludge has since been found to be high in harmful forever chemicals.
Published
October 24, 2024

Candidates face off to represent Brunswick’s House District 100

Rep. Dan Ankeles and challenger Ivon H. Prescott Jr. highlighted concerns of housing costs, taxes and how they would address the disastrous Aug. 19 spill at Brunswick Landing.
Published
October 24, 2024

State warns against eating meat from deer, wild turkeys in Unity area

Maine issues 2 new do-not-eat advisories for deer or turkey harvested east of Waterville after tests detected high levels of forever chemicals.
Published
October 22, 2024

PFAS-free firefighting foam coming to Portland International Jetport

The Portland Fire Department says the PFAS-free foam should be fully installed in the airport's 3 trucks by mid-November.
Published
October 19, 2024

As communities vote on field projects, voters question need for artificial turf

Bond proposals in South Portland, Kittery and Gray-New Gloucester would spend millions to bring artificial turf fields to their schools. District leaders say the grass fields are just in too bad shape to keep up with demand.

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