In recent years, Maine’s work to combat PFAS has been marked by learning, listening, collaborating and acting decisively. We’ve led the nation in tackling this threat to public health and agriculture. For me, this work began when I heard the heartbreaking story of Fred and Laura Stone of Stoneridge Farm right in my hometown of […]

As a grandfather and a former public school teacher, I know firsthand the importance of food and nutrition for Maine children and students. When they don’t have to worry about where their next meal is going to come from, they can focus inside the classroom and grow into healthy, well-rounded citizens. Unfortunately, Trump’s “Big Beautiful […]