900 more Maine kids (!) were flagged for lead poisoning after the state adopted a stricter law in 2015, per Maine CDC. Lead poisoning can cause permanent neurological damage, signs of which often appear after it's too late, so catching it early matters. https://bit.ly/2Jys7Eh
Thank you @calliecferguson @bangordailynews for helping get the word out about this important issue & the new law! PTLA has a Lead Paint Project based in Lewiston - to learn more about what we do, and what you should know about lead, check out our website: https://ptla.org/what-you-and-your-family-should-know-about-lead# …