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The Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Air Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution until 11 PM EDT this evening. Particle Pollution levels are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range statewide on Monday. A cold front will slowly push that smoke plume south through Maine on Monday. The front will likely concentrate smoke ahead of it. 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
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