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A Maine landfill seeking to expand by twelve million cubic yards faces fierce opposition from the Penobscot Nation, who argue the project threatens their health, culture, and sacred river ecosystems. A state judge is questioning whether environmental regulators truly grasp the cultural and spiritual stakes, pushing for a deeper look at how pollution erodes tribal traditions. While landfill backers claim the expansion is essential and even beneficial for river health, opponents demand proof it won’t worsen harm — a burden the state now must shoulder. This pivotal case could reshape environmental justice in Maine.

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