'Smart meters' — 'the DDT of this century' or harmless technology? Email Created on Thursday, 24 October 2013 21:46 Written by David Carkhuff Critics say “smart meters” threaten public health and privacy with their bursts of radiofrequency signals.10-25-smart-meter-1 Advocates for these automated devices say smart meters help save utility customers money and are good for the environment. In a two-day hearing that will stretch into Halloween, state regulators in Maine will grapple with these issues, and tackle a thorny dispute that an attorney on the case described as potentially ground breaking. “I’d say it is safe to say that this is the most in-depth investigation into the safety and health of safe meters around the country,” said Bruce McGlauflin, attorney with Petruccelli, Martin & Haddow, Attorneys at Law, of Portland, who represents complainants. “The issue has been considered in other states.read full story at: http://www.portlanddailysun.me/index.php/newsx/local-news