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Midcoast Disaster Response: Investigators from the Maine State Fire Marshal and the ATF have launched a joint probe into the Robbins Lumber fire and explosion in Searsmont that killed firefighter Andrew Cross and left 12 injured, with the National Response Team using specialized tools and experts to determine what sparked the blast. Public Health & Water: A new push from hundreds of health professionals urges the EPA to monitor microplastics in drinking water, arguing the risk is now too widespread to ignore. Marine Science: White shark research is kicking off for the season, with Cape Cod highlighted as a predictable hotspot and the public invited to report sightings via the Sharktivity app. PFAS Research for Farms: Maine awarded another $3 million for PFAS studies focused on agricultural impacts, building on the state’s PFAS Fund created in 2022. Rare Nature Moment: A Market Basket shipment in New Hampshire turned up two orange lobsters—an ultra-rare find that’s drawing attention from Maine lobster scientists. Tech & Privacy: Reports say U.S. border surveillance tools have been used against American citizens, raising fresh alarms about how far enforcement tech reaches.

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Maine officials, ATF to give update on deadly Maine lumber mill fire

Maine officials, ATF to give update on deadly Maine lumber mill fire

Maine public universities on verge of closing $1.39M deal for first systemwide AI tool

Maine public universities on verge of closing $1.39M deal for first systemwide AI tool

Researchers looking for new moms in Skowhegan to study impacts of PFAS on breast milk

Researchers looking for new moms in Skowhegan to study impacts of PFAS on breast milk


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May. 18, 2026

Maine Awards $3 Million to Advance PFAS Solutions for Farmers

State of Maine Agencies

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May. 18, 2026

Maine Awards $3 Million to Advance PFAS Solutions for Farmers

Maine Government

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Maine Department of Education

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University of New England and Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Announce Partnership

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