A toxic-free mother's day in Maine Safer States - 5/10/2009. On Friday, May 8, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree got an early Mother’s Day gift from her daughter Hannah Pingree on behalf of all the children of Maine.

Political Notebook [on Pingrees' Mother's Day Gift] Bangor Daily News - 5/9/2009. What does a leading Maine lawmaker give her mother, who also happens to be a prominent state politician, as a gift for Mother’s Day? How about a ready-made piece of legislation?

EPA issues warning for flea treatment Bangor Daily News - 5/9/2009. Pet owners’ concerns spur spot-on medicine probe. As flea season approaches and tick infestations move north, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is warning dog and cat owners about potential health risks to their animals from a variety of spot-on flea and tick medications.

Maine Things Considered [on Pingrees' Mother's Day Gift] Maine Public Broadcasting Network - 5/8/2009. Click "Listen" for Friday, May 8, 2009. The story runs from 0:41 to 1:28 on audio file.

Mother and Daughter Lawmakers Share Mother’s Day Gift ACHM Announcements - 5/8/2009. Maine Roadmap for Safer Children’s Products Sent to Washington DC

Pingrees tout bill to promote kid-safe products Associated Press - 5/8/2009. U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree says she's eager to work on federal legislation modeled after a year-old Maine law intended to rid children's toys of toxic chemicals. The Kid-Safe Products Law was sponsored by the congresswoman's daughter, House Speaker Hannah Pingree, who joined her mother Friday at the State House to promote efforts to run out a national version.

Protect your pup: veterinarian warns of lead in toys Bangor Daily News - 5/7/2009. State Veterinarian Don Hoenig is issuing a warning to all pet owners about the dangers of high concentrations of lead in pet toys.

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