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US lowers lead poisoning threshold in young kids

by The Associated Press October 28, 2021October 28, 2021

The standard for children’s blood lead levels was set to 10 micrograms per deciliter in 1991. The new standard announced Thursday lowers the standard to 3.5 micrograms.

There is lead-contaminated soil in Maine. Here’s what you need to know before you plant.

by Julia Bayly May 1, 2021April 30, 2021

Maine’s aggressive lead policy has child testing back up after pandemic lull

by Lori Valigra April 12, 2021April 11, 2021

Here’s how hunters can make sure their lead bullets aren’t harming eagles

by John Holyoke October 10, 2020October 18, 2020

For homeowners, lead hazards can be frightening. Here are some tips to help.

by Abigail Curtis October 1, 2020October 13, 2020

Free, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News, State

Maine kids still have high levels of lead poisoning, but a new law aims to catch those at risk earlier

by Lori Valigra October 29, 2019October 29, 2019

Free, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Focus, News

There’s a push to transform Maine’s poorest downtown. Here’s what you need to know.

by Callie Ferguson and Josh Keefe September 26, 2019September 26, 2019

Free, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Focus, News

They wanted a home. Instead, they learned the human cost of living in Maine’s most distressed neighborhood.

by Callie Ferguson and Josh Keefe September 25, 2019September 26, 2019

Free, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Paymeter Categories, Politics

New laws could speed how Lewiston-Auburn health officials address the problem of lead paint

by Lori Valigra September 21, 2019September 23, 2019

Maine doesn’t test enough kids for lead even when federal law requires it, report says

by Callie Ferguson March 20, 2019March 20, 2019

Opinion, Opinion Contributor

Environmental protection is really public health protection

by Opinion Contributor December 5, 2017

Toddler’s lead poison scare turns Phish family into accidental activists

by Abigail CurtisOctober 10, 2017October 10, 2017

Health, Nation, News

Lead detected in 20 percent of baby food samples, surprising even researchers

by Opinion Contributor June 19, 2017October 10, 2017

Health, News, Politics, State

Bill to toughen Maine lead poison laws sinks in Senate

by Opinion Contributor May 9, 2017October 10, 2017

Health, Midcoast, News

Student project clued Boothbay schools into the high lead levels in school water

by Beth Brogan April 14, 2017October 10, 2017

Aroostook, Augusta, Bangor, Down East, Hancock, Homestead, Lewiston-Auburn, Living, Mid-Maine, Midcoast, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Portland, York

Maine’s wells could be polluted with arsenic, lead

by Abigail CurtisApril 5, 2017October 10, 2017

Environment, News, Politics, State

Study: Less than half of Maine households with well water test for arsenic

by Opinion Contributor October 31, 2016October 10, 2017

Maine’s stricter lead laws finally implemented

by Opinion Contributor October 5, 2016October 10, 2017

Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News, State

Lewiston-Auburn expands fight against poisoning from lead paint

by Scott Thistle May 15, 2016October 10, 2017

Four drinking fountains at Bangor schools shut down for elevated lead levels

by Nick McCrea May 5, 2016October 10, 2017