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Air Quality Alert issued July 4 at 10:03AM EDT by NWS Gray ME The Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air Quality has cancelled the Air Quality alert this weekend for particle pollution. A plume of smoke will move through the state today, but will be less dense than anticipated. Particle pollution levels may become elevated tonight after firework shows have finished. A toll free air quality hotline has been established so Maine residents can stay informed on the air quality situations. The toll free number is: 1-800-223-1196. Additionally the Maine Department of Environmental Protection has the air quality forecast available on the web at www.maine.gov/dep/air/aqforecast.