A fund established by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and the Maine Farmland Trust has so far raised more than $500,000 to provide financial support to farmers with land where PFAS contamination has been found.
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Fairfield and Unity residents express concerns over scope of ‘forever chemicals’ contamination at town halls with Erin Brockovich
At two weekend town halls to discuss ‘forever chemical’ contamination with consumer advocate Erin Brockovich, Fairfield and Unity residents expressed concerns about the scope of the contamination — if they should be worried about their kids, their food and their health.
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Local roundup: Monmouth Academy softball rolls to win over Lisbon
Shannah Parsons cracks two hits for Mustangs in Mountain Valley Conference win.
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Mia Coots strikes out 16, powers Nokomis softball past Lawrence
Sophomore dominates in the circle and lights the fuse for a two-out rally in the sixth to power the Warriors to a 3-1 victory.
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Waterville police caution pedestrians, motorists after 3 seriously hurt in separate incidents
Deputy Chief Bill Bonney on Friday warned pedestrians and drivers to be cautious after three people were struck Thursday while trying to cross roads where there were no marked crosswalks and the motorists had no time to stop.
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Local roundup: Brooke McKenney tosses perfect game as Madison softball shuts out Winthrop
The Bulldogs standout pitcher strikes out 16 batters in victory.
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Baseball: Maranacook uses defense, pitching to get by Waterville
Three pitchers combine to lead the Black Bears to a four-hit win.
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State officials cite ‘forever chemicals’ in warning against fish consumption in central Maine, elsewhere
Health authorities issue advisory Thursday warning about consuming fish taken from fresh water in Fairfield, Oakland, Unity and Waterville.
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Hartland residents to consider $1.5 million budget, needle exchange law at Town Meeting
Community to hold municipal elections from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, and Town Meeting on Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m.
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Changes approved to make high school football schedules more competitive
Class A teams will get to play a New Hampshire opponent, and all 11-man football teams will play some games based on divisional rankings.