Presumpscot Falls News Today

Maine has issued warnings not to eat fish in some waterways because of contamination from 'forever chemicals,' but most lakes, ponds and streams remain untested.

The state has tested 1,800 fish culled from 112 locations since it first began testing for perfluoroalkyl and poly-fluoroalkyl substances.

Soon to be transferred to the city of Westbrook, it should become a unique and cherished public space.

The city of Westbrook recently bought several acres along the river to expand public access and help further restore the heart of the community.

Allen Avenue Extension, which connects Portland with Falmouth, remains closed as boats and police search for a person last seen entering the Presumpscot River Sunday afternoon.

Maine officials are warning people who catch and eat fish in seven specific freshwater lakes, streams and other bodies of water about harmful PFAS chemicals...

UNITY — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) issued Thursday new freshwater fish consumption advisories on seven waterbodies in Maine, including one in Waldo County. The new advisories come after testing of fish in these...

Fish were collected and tested at these various sites and were found to contain elevated levels of PFAS that the Maine CDC has deemed too high for regular consumption.

Health authorities issue advisory Thursday warning about consuming fish taken from fresh water in Fairfield, Oakland, Unity and Waterville. Fish taken from other waters also had elevated levels of the chemicals.

Health authorities issue advisory Thursday warning about consuming fish taken from fresh water in Fairfield, Oakland, Unity and Waterville.