The new executive director of the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, Dan Stevenson, says it plans to turn the aging ...

PFAS found in food and water have been linked to a number of serious health concerns, but are particularly dangerous for children.

AUGUSTA (WGME) -- The push to remove toxic firefighting foam in Brunswick is continuing at the State House. A legislative ...

Wet chemical fire extinguishers (Class K) The potassium acetate–based agent discharges as a fine mist, which forms a soapy foam that suppresses any vapors and steam, reducing the risk of re ...

A big fire at an auto wrecking yard near Kent took hours to put out Sunday. The fire broke out around 1:15 a.m. Sunday, at ...

First training session scheduled May 28-29, 2025, in Dover, Delaware Additional sessions scheduled for October, with more dates to be added ...

Fire extinguishers are absolutely essential to ... full replacement every 12 years if issues are detected. ‘For water, foam, and dry powder extinguishers, test by discharge and refilling or ...

PFAS compounds have been used in consumer products since the 1940s, including fire extinguishing foam, nonstick cookware and food wrappers, researchers said. "The nonstick cooking materials that ...