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.

Lewiston nonprofit receives lead poisoning prevention grant

The $25,000 cash award to the nonprofit comes with 18 months of coaching and support, access to national experts, engagement in a peer-learning network, and a customized analysis calculating the cost of childhood lead exposure and the economic benefits of interventions.

Lead paint safety program working in Maine, research shows

More Maine homes are being tested thanks to a new, lower threshold at which lead is found in children who live there.

Panel endorses bill to require lead testing for children

If enacted, the proposal would require testing of all 1- and 2-year-olds in Maine to detect lead poisoning early in a child's development.

Maine landlords to get $4 million for lead abatement

Lewiston-Auburn lead program has cleared 500 units

Healthy Androscoggin gets $120K lead prevention grant

We must put an end to childhood lead poisoning

Lead poisoning hits new Mainers hard