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Maine Firefighters' Toxic Exposure to be Subject of Study

It's national fire-prevention week this week - a fitting time, perhaps, to reflect on the nation's firefighters who have died in the line of duty. But fire is not the only danger they face when they go...

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Researchers Raise Concerns about BPA and Breast Cancer

A growing number of health advocates are raising concerns about possible links between the estrogen-like chemical BPA and breast cancer.Consumer concern about BPA, or bisphenol A, has led manufacturers...

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From the State House: Protecting Maine's Environment Requires Oversight,...

One of the most important jobs of legislators is providing oversight that ensures government agencies are transparent, accountable and effective. Taxpayers and voters have a right to know whether...

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‘Chemicals are Everywhere’: Maine Moms Lobby for Update to Toxic Substance Law

PORTLAND, Maine — Bettyann Sheats said when her daughter was younger, they used to enjoy making crafts together. The Auburn woman said she later was shocked to learn that some of the metal charms they...

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Maine Moms, Activists Rally for Changes in Chemical Safety Bill

WASHINGTON — A group of Maine mothers and activists joined others from around the country Tuesday to lobby Congress to change a chemical safety bill that they say would undermine consumer protection...

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Maine Legislators Try to End Missed Dam Deadlines

AUGUSTA — Lawmakers want to impose firmer oversight of the Department of Environmental Protection’s handling of dam relicensing after the state missed deadlines for three projects.House Democrats are...

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Chemicals in Your Water Bottle? Get Informed, Use Your Buying Power to Help...

What do a journalist, nurse, construction worker, social worker, nonprofit advocate, cleaning woman and a couple of working mothers have in common? We are eight women representing Maine who recently...

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Maine Board to Review Comments on Mining Rule Changes

The state Board of Environmental Protection will meet Thursday to continue reviewing more than 1,000 pages of public comment against changes proposed by the Department of Environmental Protection that...

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States Should Follow Maine on GMO Labels

People want to know what is in their food. It doesn’t necessarily change eating habits, but it provides consumers with the confidence that they know, good or bad, what is going into their bodies....

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Democrats Criticize Proposed Maine Chemicals Rules

The proposed rules would mandate that companies report whether products intended for children under age 12 contain mercury, arsenic, cadmium or formaldehyde.AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ Democrats and...

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