Shoddy work done by a licensed lead abatement contractor, and approved by a regional agency, has raised concerns about the oversight of a Maine program meant to protect children from lead poisoning.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Kids deserve a government that takes action to protect their health
The testing of Maine’s schools for lead in the water started last fall, wraps up May 31 and identifies a threat for proper remediation.
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Posted inNation & World
Lead contamination found in blood of half of young children tested in U.S., study says
The study’s authors recommend replacing lead water pipes and removing lead paint from U.S. homes.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine aims to test every toddler for possible lead poisoning
A new law requires screenings for every child at ages 1 and 2 in bid to catch lead exposure early and minimize the health impact it can have.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine aims to test every toddler for possible lead poisoning
A new law requires screenings for every child at ages 1 and 2 in bid to catch lead exposure early and minimize the health impact it can have.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Golden holds roundtable on ending lead crisis in Maine
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, who recently announced a bill meant to eliminate major sources of lead exposure nationwide within five years, held a roundtable discussion Saturday afternoon to talk about additional ways to solve the lead paint problem in Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Jared Golden pursues $12 billion solution to lead paint problem
Maine’s 2nd District congressman says it would be ‘more expensive to do nothing’ because removing lead paint everywhere would lead to big savings in health care and education.