PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • November 4, 2026
My family is dealing with contaminated water — specifically uranium and arsenic in our well water. We tested the water eight years ago when we moved in but the levels of these chemicals have changed dramatically and now pose a serious health risk. We have no idea how long we have been drinking this poisonous water. Our two children have been drinking this water their whole lives. We’re in the midst of a lot of medical testing for all of us. Waiting for the results has been incredibly stressful. I urge everyone on well water to test their water regularly. ~ Ashley Bahlkow, North Yarmouth