Even the buildings and day care facilities with municipal supplies would have to do checks at the tap and make the results public through the state.
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Collins says she’ll vote against confirming Scott Pruitt to head EPA
Maine’s Republican senator cites the Oklahoma attorney general’s lawsuits against the environmental agency on ‘numerous issues that are of great importance to the state of Maine.’
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: Stow contains all of Maine’s pleasures
Through all four seasons the border area brings to mind different parts of the state’s unique natural beauty.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: EPA nominee Scott Pruitt does not reflect Maine values on the environment
Sen. Susan Collins should join Sen. Angus King in pledging to reject Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine braces for possible EPA funding delays and shortfalls
Trump’s order to freeze the agency’s grants and contracts has contractors, and state and local officials, unsure when or if they will receive money for environmental work.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Trump’s EPA pick would use position to benefit business, not public health
Sen. Collins should join Sen. King in opposing Scott Pruitt, who lacks environmental expertise.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Pollution-choked skies cast pall over Britain’s capital
The plight of London and other cities is a testament to the need for governments to limit vehicles and traffic.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump acts swiftly to advance pipelines
‘From now on we are going to start making pipelines in the United States,’ the president said from the Oval Office.
Posted inNation & World
Water in Flint, Michigan, complies with lead levels
But the city is not finished replacing lead pipes.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Collins should join King in opposing EPA nominee
A consistent ally of polluters, Scott Pruitt could undo environmental laws without due legislative process.