Maine was among the first states to begin extensive water and soil testing and to try to limit further public exposure to ...

When Lawrence and Penny Higgins of Fairfield, Maine, first learned in 2020 that high levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS taint their home’s well water, they wondered how their health might suffer.

A doctor doing environmental health research in rural Maine is working to establish the best practices to treat patients ...

The rapid growth of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) litigation in the United States is forcing courts, regulators, ...

The "Safer Beauty Bill Package" would ban the most toxic ingredients in everyday cosmetics and create protections for the ...

When Lawrence and Penny Higgins of Fairfield, Maine, learned in 2020 that high levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS tainted ...

A lawsuit filed by the Penobscot Nation and conservationists pushes back against the DEP’s approval to add 12 million cubic yards to the Old Town landfill.

The bill also eliminates funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs and environmental justice initiatives.

St. Joseph Hospital has announced the 2025 Survivor Olympics, a vibrant community event honoring cancer survivors and their families. The event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 2, from noon ...

The bill also strengthens EPA authority around pesticide labeling, which could prevent states from adopting their own versions of labels.

The Trump administration has canceled $15 million in federally funded studies into how PFAS chemicals from pesticides and sewage sludge contaminate U.S. farmland, prompting backlash from public health ...