PFAS-free firefighting foam coming to Portland International Jetport

The Portland Fire Department says the PFAS-free foam should be fully installed in the airport's 3 trucks by mid-November.

EPA: Navy has ‘ultimate responsibility’ to address Brunswick chemical spill

The head of the federal agency's Superfund program told the Navy in a Sept. 26 letter that it must 'take any and all actions necessary to address the recent spill of AFFF at Hangar 4 and to ensure protection of human health and the environment.'

Foam spill flushes wave of toxic chemicals into troubled Androscoggin River

'We will be dealing with the fallout of this for generations to come,' says Ed Friedman, chairman of Friends of Merrymeeting Bay.

Brunswick leaders continue push for fire system shutdown at MRRA board meeting

Brunswick airport managers issued violation notice over fire-suppression system inspections

The systems in airport Hangars 5 and 6 were found deficient in a pair of July 2023 inspections, and airport officials have not indicated that repairs have been made, the notice says.

Inspectors warned of ‘tremendous’ potential for accidental foam discharge at Brunswick airport

But repairs weren't made to the site's aging system, which went on to malfunction and discharge 51,000 gallons of toxic chemical foam in August.

Brunswick properties selected for well testing; surface water samples show increased PFAS

The Maine DEP will be going door to door this week to test wells at homes following a massive firefighting foam spill at Brunswick Executive Airport.

Foam spill spews dangerous forever chemicals at Brunswick airport

Officials say a fire suppression system malfunctioned, discharging 1,600 gallons of firefighting foam concentrate – 4 to 5 feet deep in some places – at the former Naval Air Station.

Aircraft demolition at Brunswick airport leaves a fluffy mess

Aircraft insulation was spilled at Brunswick Executive Airport while a plane was being cut up for recycling.

Photos: US Navy Blue Angels thrill crowd Sunday at Great State of Maine Air Show

Thousands lined up to get up close to an array of aircraft at Brunswick Executive Airport.