Researchers are seeking students in grades 3 through 5 whose families use private well water. The Augusta region's topography features types of rocks that dissolve arsenic -- and other harmful elements, including uranium and radon -- into ground...[Read More]

Date Published: 09/02/2008

A study that is testing domestic wells for arsenic, uranium and radon, is in its third year. The results of the study have yet to be published. In elevated levels, arsenic and radon have been linked to certain types of cancers, and uranium can affect the...[Read More]

Date Published: 07/07/2008

By meeting key standards of board oversight, finances, results reporting and fundraising appeals, Free ME from Lung Cancer achieved accreditation by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. This accreditation signifies that Free ME from Lung Cancer is deserving of...[Read More]

Date Published: 08/24/2020

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday it's providing a new online tool to help reduce residents' chance of radon exposure. The new data tool summarizes radon test results at the town, county and state levels and provides eight...[Read More]

Date Published: 01/10/2020