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Feds to analyze health risks from PFAS in Fairfield area

by Erin Rhoda June 21, 2022June 20, 2022

Federal inquiry into PFAS contamination could pave the way for a public health advisory on the health risks of the substances.

Maine looks at tightening PFAS standards after feds say almost no level is safe

by Caitlin Andrews June 16, 2022June 16, 2022

EPA warns that ‘forever chemicals’ pose risk even at very low levels

by The Associated Press June 15, 2022June 15, 2022

A map of where officials are looking at PFAS in Loring.

Air Force investigating extent of ‘forever chemical’ contamination at former Limestone base

by Melissa Lizotte June 6, 2022June 5, 2022

Massachusetts sues companies over use of ‘forever chemicals’

by The Associated Press May 25, 2022May 25, 2022

News

Hundreds of lawsuits expected over forever chemicals after Erin Brockovich visits Maine

by Judy Harrison May 22, 2022May 21, 2022

Lost Kitchen raised nearly $1 million for Maine farmers grappling with ‘forever chemicals’

by Lauren Abbate May 9, 2022May 9, 2022

Letter: New PFAS law is misguided and unsustainable

by Opinion Contributor April 28, 2022April 28, 2022

Letter: Late to the game with PFAS concern

by Opinion Contributor April 21, 2022April 21, 2022

If you’re overwhelmed by Maine’s murky PFAS crisis, you’re not alone

by Julia Bayly April 19, 2022April 25, 2022

Forever chemicals ruined his farm. It took years for Maine to see a bigger problem.

by Caitlin Andrews April 18, 2022April 18, 2022

Opinion Contributor

PFAS is the problem, not today’s biosolids

by Opinion Contributor April 10, 2022April 9, 2022

Maine guides have a simple solution for avoiding PFAS in freshwater fish

by Pete Warner April 9, 2022April 13, 2022

Letter: LD 1911 is not the answer to PFAS concerns

by Opinion Contributor April 2, 2022April 2, 2022

Wildlife officials test Fairfield-area turkeys for PFAS ahead of hunting season

by Sawyer Loftus April 2, 2022April 1, 2022

News

More Maine fish would be dangerous to eat under new PFAS safety standard

by Sawyer Loftus April 1, 2022April 1, 2022

Opinion Contributor

Putting PFAS in landfills is not the right solution

by Opinion Contributor March 30, 2022March 30, 2022

Janet Mills boosts relief checks to $850 and adds to PFAS fight in latest spending offer

by Jessica Piper March 18, 2022March 18, 2022

$100M for Mainers harmed by ‘forever chemicals’ passes key legislative hurdle

by Caitlin Andrews March 17, 2022March 18, 2022

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Maine wants to know how widespread PFAS are in food packaging

by Sawyer Loftus March 17, 2022March 16, 2022