PFAS Fight in Augusta: Maine AG Anthony G. Brown filed comments opposing the EPA’s proposed rollback of drinking-water limits for four PFAS “forever chemicals,” arguing it would strip away protections under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Gulf of Maine Watch: NOAA says the Gulf of Maine got a brief cooler-water reprieve in 2025, but the ecosystem remains unstable, with shifting fish timing and ongoing climate risk for Maine’s fisheries. Conservation Win: A major western Maine deal permanently protects nearly 80,000 acres, including wilderness areas, habitat restoration, and about 170 miles of key rivers and streams for native brook trout. Land Protection Push: Seven Lakes Alliance is raising funds to buy Belgrade’s Camp Bomazeen (nearly 300 acres) to prevent development, including a potential large RV campground. Public Health Alert: Maine is seeing a surge in salmonella cases tied to backyard poultry, with CDC reporting 27 Maine cases and urging handwashing after handling birds and eggs. Wildlife & Community: Bath police report a spate of cat deaths and injuries consistent with wildlife predation, urging residents to keep cats indoors or supervised. Local Climate Planning: Hannaford is partnering with GMRI to run climate vulnerability assessments at two Portland-area stores, focusing on flooding and extreme weather impacts.