Air Toxins in Portland Spark Concern | Portland Maine News

Air in Portland and South Portland is showing elevated levels of acrolein and benzene — but don’t panic. The Maine CDC says while these readings exceed state guidelines, they’re not expected to cause long-term health issues and are consistent with air quality elsewhere in the state. Concerns sparked after residents noticed fuel vapors near Citgo’s tanks by the Casco Bay Bridge, prompting officials to host a public meeting next month at South Portland High School to answer questions and keep the community informed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0aa4cc18c2a8fde2