Maine’s Drought Continues Despite Tropical Storm Elsa

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Maine’s Drought Continues Despite Tropical Storm Elsa

July 15, 2021 Drought conditions in Maine were extreme in the summer and fall of 2020. According to WGME’s meteorologist, Matt Hoenig, there was a 10+ inch deficit of rainfall last year. Additionally,...

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Two Recent Ransomware Attacks in Maine

July 12, 2021 July 8, 2021 To: Water Sector Professionals From: Brian Kavanah, Director, Bureau of Water Quality Re: Cybersecurity Threats to Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in Maine The Maine...

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Countdown to New CDL Regulations

July 8, 2021 Beginning February 7, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will be requiring new minimum training standards for entry-level commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs)....

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From Anne Neuberger, Dep Asst to the President & Dep Nat’l Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology

July 2, 2021 SUBJECT: What We Urge You To Do To Protect Against The Threat of Ransomware DATE: June 2, 2021 The number and size of ransomware incidents have increased significantly, and strengthening...

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Cybersecurity in the Water World – Why is it important to us?

June 24, 2021 Water and wastewater systems are key in the nation’s infrastructure. Supplying potable drinking water, fire protection, and safe collection and treatment of waste are among some of the...

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LD 1569 – Committee Amendment “A” Creating a Water Resources Commission to Study Maine’s Water Supply

June 17, 2021 June 17th, 2021 Dear Members, A very dangerous bill is working its way though our legislative body. Its LD 1569. It started out as a bill to tax bottled water. …...

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Lead in School Drinking Water

June 16, 2021 The lead in our schools’ drinking water has received a great deal of attention recently. One reason for this scrutiny is due to the health and developmental problems in school-age...

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Wastewater Infrastructure Funds – American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)

June 14, 2021 June 10, 2021 RE: Wastewater Infrastructure Funds – American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) Dear Wastewater Professional: This letter is being sent to all DEP wastewater contacts to...

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Wrapping Up AWIA – Important Deadlines Coming Soon

June 11, 2021 America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) was enacted on October 23, 2018. This act was created to improve the security and quality of drinking water and public health, increase...

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Relaxing COVID-19 Mandates in Maine

June 3, 2021 On May 24, 2021, Maine’s public health officials withdrew most of their pandemic guidelines, deferring to the U.S. CDC recommendations. The downward trend of infections was only in the...

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