Same old story

A new German study of the controversial chemical features a familiar problem. April 28, 2011 7:48 p.m. An old and familiar problem emerges in a new study concluding the controversial chemical bisphenol A is safe: Some of the study’s authors have ties to the...

New BPA report linked to industry

April 27, 2011 8:32 p.m. Comments Four authors of a new report concluding that bisphenol A is safe have ties to companies and groups that benefit from the controversial chemical.

Spring is the time to test private wells for bacteria

Private well owners should test their well water at least once a year for bacteria, periodically for nitrate, and should consider testing for other contaminants to keep their families safe, state health and drinking water officials say.