The ruling is a victory for the Penobscot Nation and environmental groups.
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Forever chemicals found at Gorham mobile home park
The public water system that serves about 300 homes at Friendly Village slightly exceeds state drinking water safety standards.
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Are ‘forever chemicals’ present in all U.S. water sources? | Fact brief
Also known as PFAS, the chemicals have been linked to decreased fertility, developmental delays and increased risk of cancer.
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Casco adds improvements to Pleasant Lake Beach
The enhancements will protect the beach from runoff during storms and improve accessibility.
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Clean drinking water might be coming to Passamaquoddy reservation. There’s still trust to be built
Residents of Sipayik have endured discolored water and dangerous contaminants for decades.
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Is the drought draining your well? What Mainers can do.
Maine state geologist Ryan Gordon answers well water questions as the statewide drought deepens and the number of dry wells increases.
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Leader of Gray’s Resiliency Committee outlines watershed management plan
The plan, developed in conjunction with multiple environmental groups, includes a focus on preventing waterways from being overrun by phosphorus runoff.
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Maine public water supply complies with law, but is it safe?
A national advocacy group says federal limits for three carcinogens found in tap water from public systems in Maine and across the U.S. are too low. Water districts say it’s not fair to expect ratepayers to fund improvements to meet its lower recommended levels.
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Portland to consider ‘scrubber’ ban to curb pollution from cruise ships
The proposal, submitted by Portland Cruise Control, is expected to be evaluated by a City Council subcommittee in the fall.
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Over 50 Maine beaches tested positive for potentially unsafe contamination levels last year
A nationwide study also found that 15 of the beaches had potentially unsafe levels of fecal bacteria on more than 25% of the days they were tested.