The South Portland Fire Department uses firefighting foam to put out the blaze that resulted when a tractor-trailer full of produce caught fire early Thursday.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Scientists express concern about scale of foam spill, the latest in a long, dirty history at former base
The high concentration and range of toxic forever chemicals in last week’s spill raises health and environmental concerns, and is putting pressure on the state to expand testing and protect public health.
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First tests reveal high PFAS levels in spilled foam, ponds at Brunswick Landing
Test results and cleanup and remediation updates will be shared with the public at a meeting Thursday night.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State
Maine hospitals launch green initiatives to offset high energy use
The changes at Northern Light Health and MaineHealth include discontinuing certain anesthetic gases and pivoting to renewable heating sources.
Posted inBusiness, Food
Why hotter summers are causing headaches for Maine chocolatiers
Climate change is forcing local chocolate shops to adapt their shipping practices or risk their jewel-like bonbons arriving at destinations as ‘chocolate soup packages.’
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Brunswick Landing is Maine’s biggest firefighting foam spill in 30 years
Maine has tried before to find out how much of this toxic substance is out there, or if it’s safely stored, but efforts have been largely ignored. Officials say they need lawmakers’ approval before they can make changes.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Rachel Kushner’s ‘Creation Lake’ is a witty, singular spy thriller
Kushner’s new novel, longlisted for the Booker Prize, bears all the hallmarks of her inquisitive mind and creative daring.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: DEP needs to get serious about environmental justice
The potential expansion of the Juniper Ridge Landfill would be a good place to start.
Posted inTimes Record
Local condos give residents more control over how their grass grows
Anticipating a pesticide ordinance, town arborists and local condominiums make changes.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick eyes ordinance to restrict pesticides
Brunswick residents, inspired by a recent water conservation and ‘rewilding’ law, are pushing for a pesticide ordinance.