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flag Maine approves 61-acre landfill expansion with new environmental safeguards, sparking opposition over tribal and ecological concerns.

flag Maine regulators have approved a 61-acre expansion of the Juniper Ridge Landfill in Old Town, adding 12 million cubic yards of capacity to extend its life and address statewide waste needs. flag The decision, made after a court ordered a reconsideration, includes new safeguards: PFAS removal from leachate, limits on sludge and debris, a third-party odor consultant, and a real-time alert system. flag Despite these measures, the Penobscot Nation and environmental groups oppose the project, arguing it fails to adequately consider cumulative environmental impacts on tribal lands and the Penobscot River watershed. flag The tribe and Conservation Law Foundation are reviewing the ruling to decide whether to appeal.

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