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Mercury cleanup begins in Maine's lower Penobscot River
United States
First seen: Aug 28, 2026, 6:31 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 28, 2026, 7:46 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A cleanup operation has begun to address mercury contamination in the lower Penobscot River near Orrington, Maine.
SO WHAT?
Contamination of a river poses potential environmental and public-health risks to nearby communities.
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