Morning Update: What you need to know in Maine today

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QUOTE OF THE DAY

“No treatment system will remove all toxics from leachate, nor cure the landfill pollution in the Penobscot River; at best, the contaminants in the landfill liquid will be lessened.”

— Nora Bosworth, an attorney at the Conservation Law Foundation, on a proposal that would require Juniper Ridge landfill to treat water runoff for PFAS as a condition for being allowed to expand the landfill. Conservation Law Foundation and the Penobscot Nation have appealed the expansion over concerns about “forever chemicals” and air contaminants near tribal lands.

TODAY’S TOP STORIES

With less than a week until food stamp benefits are cut off, Mainers are stepping in to help those in need. Plus, Gov. Janet Mills said she is talking to top lawmakers and other members of the Legislature about “any possible alternatives” to the cuts.

The state’s largest landfill plans to finally treat contaminated water that runs into the Penobscot River. The state is requiring a treatment system for PFAS chemicals as part of a controversial 61-acre expansion plan at Juniper Ridge.

Lincoln County officials are recommending a $1 budget for their local prosecutor. Members of the Lincoln County advisory committee declined to get specific about their concerns with District Attorney Natasha Irving’s office.

Bangor’s restaurant scene is growing this fall. Mainely Tacos Dos and Downtown Spot are open now, while Dreamer Food and Rasa Indian Cuisine are set to open in December.

Milford’s middle school was named best in Maine. The recognition comes less than a week after residents slashed the school’s budget in a contentious town vote.