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Maine preparing lawsuit against PFAS manufacturers

Maine is preparing a lawsuit against PFAS manufacturers

Attorney General Aaron Frey said his office is working with Gov. Janet Mills to prepare legal action to “hold these chemical manufacturers to account."

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Maine is preparing a lawsuit against PFAS manufacturers

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