Fairfield woman recalls past chemical contamination as state continues ‘forever chemical’ testing of wells I have a lot of information but what good is it if nobody wants to listen? Stana McLeod said about the ongoing investigation into farmland and wells contaminated with forever chemicals.
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Stana McLeod pours a glass of water from her faucet at her home on Pirate Lane in Fairfield on Dec. 4. Michael G. Seamans/Morning Sentinel
FAIRFIELD When Stana McLeod first learned that the Maine Department of Environmental Protection was testing farmland and wells in Fairfield for “forever chemicals,” she was instantly reminded of a situation that unfolded in the area more than 20 years ago.
Playing by the rules on the Union River
By Dwayne Shaw and Brett Ciccotelli
Recently, Brookfield Renewables, the owner of the Ellsworth and Graham Lake dams, issued a press statement that has angered locals and further muddied the waters regarding their intentions to comply with state and federal water quality and fisheries regulations. What is clear is that Brookfield has decided its profits are at risk because its antiquated dams and highly problematic water management systems cannot be lawfully permitted under modern licensing requirements. Hydroelectric dams are licensed only every 40 years, and the old license has run out; Brookfield apparently does not like playing by today’s rules, versus those in place many decades ago.
Whole Oceans expands footprint December 18, 2020 on News, Waterfront
BUCKSPORT The Whole Oceans project to build a state-of-the-art recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) facility that will be used to raise Atlantic salmon has expanded to include an additional lot on the site of the former Verso paper mill in Bucksport.
“This gives us more than 10 acres where our saltwater intake will be and includes deep-water access and a wharf with a warehouse,” said Jacob Bartlett, CEO of Whole Oceans. “We are excited about the opportunities this new property presents, and our team is exploring the best ways to use this parcel to enhance our entire project.”
Truck loaded with gasoline slides into ditch in Gorham
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection and contractors worked into Thursday evening to keep the fuel from spilling.
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A tanker truck loaded with 10,000 gallons of gasoline and diesel fuel turned over in near-whiteout conditions in Gorham on Thursday, spilling an undetermined amount of the fuel, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection said.
The tanker, owned by J and D Transport of Vermont, was headed out of state after filling up at a South Portland petroleum terminal. It was on the Route 112 bypass just before noon when it left the roadway, said Stephen Flannery, one of the DEP personnel at the site.
Judge declines to stop $1B power line in western Maine
By DAVID SHARPDecember 17, 2020 GMT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A federal judge declined to intervene to stop construction of a 145-mile (230-kilometer) electricity transmission corridor aimed at bringing Canadian hydropower to the New England grid.
Three conservation groups sought the preliminary injunction to allow them time to argue for a more rigorous environmental review by the Army Corps of Engineers.
The lawsuit in federal court will proceed, but so will construction, under U.S. District Judge Lance Walker’s decision Wednesday. The parent company of Central Maine Power plans to begin site preparation work in January.