Rumford paper mill discusses issue that caused brown snow to fall
ND Paper says it is investigating the operational issue that led to black liquor being released into the atmosphere and fully cooperating with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
Brown snow in Rumford caused by paper mill malfunction
Residents of Rumford, Maine, were startled Tuesday when brown snow blanketed the town, caused by a malfunction at the ND Paper Mill. The mill accidentally released black liquor, a byproduct of paper production, into the air, discoloring the snowfall and raising health concerns.
Town of Rumford warns residents not to touch 'brown snow'
RUMFORD (WGME) -- The Town of Rumford is warning residents to stay away from "brown snow." The town says a malfunction at the mill released spent black liquor, causing tan or brownish snow. This is mostly affecting areas near the mill, like Falmouth Street, Cumberland Street and Waldo Street.
Don't touch: Here's why brown snow fell from the sky in northern New England community
A couple inches of snow fell in Rumford Monday night and Tuesday morning, but in parts of the community, people noticed brown or tan snow falling from the sky. The town said Tuesday there was a malfunction at the paper mill that caused a release of spent black liquor,
Brown snow fell in a Maine town. Here's what officials say happened.
Brown snow fell in the Maine town of Rumford after a malfunction at a paper mill caused the release of spent black liquor.
Don’t eat the snow: Brown snow falls over Maine town
Residents of a Maine town are being asked to avoid touching or ingesting the “brown” show that fell in the area.
Look: Brown snow falls in Maine after paper mill malfunction
A video of photos from Rumford, Maine, shows brown snow that fell in the area on Tuesday after a paper mill malfunction. Town officials said that while it is non-toxic, residents should avoid having direct skin contact and to not ingest it.
Don't touch: Here's why brown snow fell from the sky in Maine community
A couple inches of snow fell in Rumford Monday night and Tuesday morning, but in parts of the community, people noticed brown or tan snow falling from the sky. The town said Tuesday there was a malfunction at the paper mill that caused a release of spent black liquor,
Brown snow falls on Maine town prompting warning from officials: Don’t eat it
Recent rounds of winter weather have been impacting portions of the Northeast and New England, but residents in one Maine town were greeted with a peculiar sight on Tuesday -- brown snow.
Skin-irritating brown snow covers small Maine town sending residents into fury: ‘It’s everywhere’
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Why brown snow fell from the sky in this small town
Brown snow fell from the sky in a small town in Maine. Residents of Rumford, Maine were taken aback when brown snow fell on ...
Rumford mill mishap causes discolored snow; residents advised to steer clear
Town officials confirmed Tuesday afternoon there was a release of spent black liquor which resulted in precipitation of brown ...
Men caught on video taking Christmas tree in Rockland hotel
ROCKLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Two men were caught on camera taking off with a Christmas tree at a hotel in Rockland. Police say ...
Pet owners report dogs being shocked by light poles in Rochester
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AG Andrea Campbell, a one-time Boston mayoral candidate, moving to South Coast
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