PFAS Compliance Check: A Maine-based nonprofit says most cookware brands quickly pulled PFAS products after the state’s forever-chemical ban took effect in January, but it flagged online sales glitches that were fixed fast. Maine Infrastructure & Safety: MaineDOT closed Prestile Brook Bridge in Caribou for a culvert replacement with a wildlife crossing and fish habitat work, with detours in place until late November. Food Industry Watch: Amy’s Kitchen recalled 184,200 cans of lentil soup in 27 states after a pull-tab defect raised spoilage risk; FDA also flagged egg cartons recalled in six states over possible salmonella contamination. Real Estate: Howard Hanna is partnering with Maine’s Portside Real Estate to expand into Northern New England, while a Penobscot Narrows-area house is listed for $595K. Energy & Climate Policy: Wisconsin AG joined a multistate challenge to an EPA rule rolling back hydrofluorocarbon phase-down deadlines, and Maine is among the states backing the fight. Defense & Politics: The U.S. House passed a war-powers resolution to curb Trump’s Iran actions; the Senate blocked a similar measure, with Maine’s Susan Collins backing the House effort. Local Business: 308 Lakeside in East Brookfield has a new owner, pledging to preserve the waterfront restaurant’s community legacy.