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Today's photo of the day: Sea smoke at Belfast Footbridge by Patrick Walsh

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As Portland transitions away from PFAS-laden firefighting foam at the Jetport, lawmakers intend to make state follow

Brunswick airport’s toxic foam spill highlighted the need to transition to safer alternatives. A Brunswick legislator is pushing for that to happen.

Read this Maine Monitor story by Emmett Gartner.

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Stymied in the Maine Legislature, gun control activists hope voters will approve red flag law | Maine Public

With funds running out, Maine is at a PFAS crossroads | Portland Press Herald

Maine's robust holiday sales numbers mirror national retail trend | MaineBiz

Lawmakers criticize state official for withholding annual cannabis report | Portland Press Herald

Maine lawmaker pushes bill to raise seawalls by up to 2 feet | WGME

Stores across Maine are running out of eggs. Blame the avian flu. | Portland Press Herald

Northern Light stops birthing services at Waterville hospital | Bangor Daily News

Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport halts effort for scheduled commercial service | Sun Journal

Maine energy plan looks to balance price, reliability and a renewable portfolio | Spectrum News Maine

Congrats to Maine Monitor contributor Genius Black, who hosts the Maine's Black Future podcast for The Maine Monitor, on being recognized by Propel Portland, an affiliate of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, as Propel's 2025 Community Leader of the Year! Read more about the news.

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