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Published
July 31, 2023

Lawmakers tour Maine before negotiating next federal farm bill

Maine needs federal policy to be flexible enough to support small specialty farmers, keep food banks full and provide relief to farmers struggling with PFAS contamination, lawmakers are told at a U.S. Congress agricultural field hearing.
Published
July 12, 2023

State adopts $70 million plan to help farmers deal with PFAS contamination

The fund will dedicate $30.3 million in grants to get farmers back on their feet, $21.5 million in compensation for contaminated land, $7.3 million for medical needs and $11.2 million for scientific research.
Published
July 6, 2023

Study finds drinking water from nearly half of U.S. faucets contains ‘forever chemicals’

Researchers describe the study as the first nationwide effort to test for PFAS in tap water from private sources in addition to regulated ones.
Published
June 11, 2023

A forever farm is no match for forever chemicals

A fourth-generation farmer running an organic dairy farm in Fairfield lost his livelihood when his milk and lands tested hot for PFAS contamination. 'It got us good.'
Published
June 6, 2023

Watchdog group: PFAS is active ingredient in 13% of Maine pesticides

An analysis by the Environmental Working Group found 55 so-called forever chemicals listed as active ingredients in 1,426 of Maine's state-approved pesticides.

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Published
May 25, 2023

Rhode Island attorney general sues manufacturers of ‘forever chemicals’

Rhode Island joins other states, including Maine, that say companies sold hazardous chemicals for decades despite knowing the risks.
Published
May 23, 2023

Our View: Farmers should get whatever it takes to overcome PFAS contamination

The state has an obligation to make farmers whole for the loss to their lives and livelihood.
Published
May 21, 2023

Residents near Cutler Navy base struggle with ‘forever chemicals’ in water

Many living near the base are receiving bottled water from the government.
Published
May 15, 2023

Cost of helping farmers manage PFAS is rising, now at $81 million

A five-year plan to help farmers includes $37 million for direct financial support, $25 million to buy contaminated farms, $11 million for agricultural research, and $7 million on medical testing and monitoring.
Published
May 11, 2023

Lawmakers move to delay start of first-in-the-nation PFAS law

A legislative committee has endorsed a bill to delay the deadline for reporting the presence of PFAS in products sold in Maine.