PFAS Watch (Maine): Maine CDC updated freshwater fish consumption advisories for Freedom, Knox, Unity, and Winslow after PFAS testing found elevated PFOS in fish tissue, including “Sandy Stream” and the “Sebasticook River,” with limits ranging from “no more than 5 meals per year” to “do not eat.” Local Health Care Tech: York Hospital expanded its Breast Care Services with fellowship-trained imaging specialists and advanced diagnostics like 3D mammography, breast MRI, and image-guided biopsy to streamline screening through reconstruction. Cybersecurity Training: Maine’s National Guard joined a large regional cyber exercise in Croatia with partners from multiple countries, using shared blue-team and red-team planning to improve cross-border defense. AI/Surveillance Policy: South Portland voted to stop using Flock license-plate cameras, citing concerns about data access and potential misuse beyond local police. Research Funding Rules: Nonprofits and research groups are pushing back on proposed federal grant rules that would give political appointees more control over awarding research money. UMaine Extension (Ag Tech): UMaine Extension will host a pasture walk focused on grazing management and forage improvement at Knight Family Farm in Garland. Construction & STEM Facilities: PC Construction’s Shawn Walsh Hockey Center and Harold Alfond Arena renovation won a third major industry award, including CMAA’s 2026 Mark H. Hasso Project of the Year.