LEWISTON — “Renovation Repair and Painting” courses are still being held throughout the state and they will be offered Friday and Saturday, Feb. 4 and 5, in the L/A area.

The courses are designed to inform landlords and contractors how to perform maintenance safely on homes with lead-based paint. Courses are limited to 20 participants each and are on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is offering vouchers for the upcoming trainings. All Lewiston and Auburn landlords are eligible for the vouchers. Each has over a $70 value to be put toward the course fee. The landlord is responsible for paying a reduced rate of $25. They should call Healthy Androscoggin at 795-5990 to obtain certification at reduced cost.

For more information about lead-based paint or local lead poisoning prevention efforts, contact Healthy Androscoggin at 795-5990. For more information about the RRP courses, contact Maine Labor Group on Health 622-7823. Information on the EPA Lead Rule can be found at www.epa.gov/lead.