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Air Quality Alert Message
Relayed by National Weather Service Caribou ME
1107 PM EDT Sat Jul 26 2025

MEZ015>017-280300-
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst,
Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream,
Wesley, and Princeton
1107 PM EDT Sat Jul 26 2025

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 PM EDT SUNDAY...

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection`s Bureau of Air
Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution from
6 AM to 11 PM EDT Sunday.

Particle pollution levels are expected to reach Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups for the Eastern Interior regions on Sunday.

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection recommends that
individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to
reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be
especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants
include the very young, the elderly, those with pre-existing
respiratory problems such as asthma, those with heart disease and
anyone who is working hard outdoors. But if you experience symptoms
such as shortness of breath, coughing, throat irritation or an
uncomfortable sensation in your chest please consider limiting the
intensity and duration of your outdoor activities.

A toll free air quality hotline has been established so Maine
residents can stay informed on the air quality situations. The toll
free number is: 1-800-223-1196.

Additionally the Maine Department of Environmental Protection has
the air quality forecast available on the web at
www.maine.gov/dep/air/aqforecast.

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