The head of the federal agency’s Superfund program told the Navy in a Sept. 26 letter that it must ‘take any and all actions necessary to address the recent spill of AFFF at Hangar 4 and to ensure protection of human health and the environment.’
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Brunswick Landing authority maintains it will not shut down fire suppression system
Prior to Tuesday night’s meeting, Sen. Mattie Daughtry and Rep. Dan Ankeles slammed the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority board for not hearing public comment.
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Foam spill flushes wave of toxic chemicals into troubled Androscoggin River
‘We will be dealing with the fallout of this for generations to come,’ says Ed Friedman, chairman of Friends of Merrymeeting Bay.
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Brunswick leaders continue push for fire system shutdown at MRRA board meeting
One month after 51,000 gallons of toxic firefighting foam spilled at Brunswick Executive Airport, the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority Board met for the first time since the incident to deliberate actions demanded by residents, town and legislative leaders. After Friday’s two-hour meeting — including just over an hour of public comments, where residents slammed MRRA […]
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Brunswick airport managers issued violation notice over fire-suppression system inspections
The systems in airport Hangars 5 and 6 were found deficient in a pair of July 2023 inspections, and airport officials have not indicated that repairs have been made, the notice says.
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Guest column: Brunswick AFFF spill perspective in an election year
I wish to offer my perspective regarding the recent political fallout and grandstanding from the AFFF accidental discharge at Maine Regional Redevelopment Authority Hangar 4. It’s discouraging to hear Sen. Mattie Daughtry asking for the resignation of Kristine Logan, MRRA director, as a result of the spill. Daughtry mentions a lack of transparency as one […]
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Inspectors warned of ‘tremendous’ potential for accidental foam discharge at Brunswick airport
But repairs weren’t made to the site’s aging system, which went on to malfunction and discharge 51,000 gallons of toxic chemical foam in August.
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Brunswick properties selected for well testing; surface water samples show increased PFAS
The Maine DEP will be going door to door this week to test wells at homes following a massive firefighting foam spill at Brunswick Executive Airport.
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Guest column: Gratitude and vigilance in response to AFFF release at Brunswick Executive Airport
In recent days, our community has faced a significant environmental challenge following the accidental release of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) at Brunswick Executive Airport (BXM). As we navigate this incident, it is essential to provide accurate information about what occurred and to recognize the incredible efforts of those who responded swiftly and effectively to mitigate […]
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Brunswick to host special public meeting in wake of chemical spill
Brunswick Town Hall announced on Sunday that it would be hosting a special public meeting in the wake of the largest foam spill the town has seen in 30 years.