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chemical contamination

Shining a Scientific Light on Maine’s Future

May 6, 2026

Maine’s bees buzz not only for honey but also for the health of our land. They act like tiny detectives, gathering pollen and nectar that reveal hidden chemicals in soil, water, and air. Because of this role, a beekeeper from Portland who measures dangerous PFAS levels in his own hives sees the urge

environment

Farm chemicals and the slow push to reshape food into energy

May 4, 2026

Chemicals labeled “forever” seem to break all the rules—they stick around for decades, building up in soil and bodies instead of fading away like normal substances. In farming, these same chemicals are sneaking into common weed killers such as glyphosate, not by accident but as part of a strategy so