AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - A delegation from Massachusetts, including lawmakers from the state, took a trip north on Tuesday to meet with some of Maine’s lawmakers.

The main topic was Maine’s farming policies surrounding PFAS, also known as forever chemicals. The group visited a farm in Arundel to see not only lawmakers’ response to PFAS but also how farmers are responding.

Those coming from Massachusetts say Maine is doing nation-leading work regarding the chemicals and are excited to learn what has been done and keep connections for future legislation.

“We know if we have other states that are following our lead, it’s going to be more difficult for the business community and for the chemical industry to say that this is not possible because we are all going to be coalescing around legisl

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