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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lawmakers save lead paint program, school clinic funding, but not hearing aids

Compromise in Augusta includes $4 million for program to deal with lead paint

End lead paint poisoning in Lewiston

Results seen in first year under new lead poisoning law

Feds to give Lewiston $3 million for lead abatement