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John Richardson

John Richardson

Staff Writer

jrichardson@mainetoday.com

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Latest Articles by John Richardson


August 31, 2010

Medical marijuana: Final dispensary sites chosen

Safe Harbor Maine Inc. hopes to open in Biddeford, near Southern Maine Medical Center, but needs planning board approval first.


August 31, 2010

State selects two more medical pot dispensaries

Safe Harbor Maine Inc. of Biddeford will operate in York County while Primary Organic Therapy Inc. of Whitneyville will serve Washington and Hancock counties.


August 31, 2010

Maine employers get federal health care funds for retirees

In Maine, the Portland Water District, University of Maine System and Unum Group have been approved in the first round.


August 31, 2010

Walk to rally Portlanders against substance abuse

Portland's first Walk for Recovery, organized by a coalition of service agencies, corresponds with National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month.


August 30, 2010

Darkness and bite: Resurgent bedbugs cozy up to Maine


August 30, 2010

Uncovered: Help falls short
for Maine's mentally ill

A $100,000 grant will help re-establish some services so uninsured patients can avoid crises and the ER.


August 25, 2010

Police say teens took wrong 'bait,' hit stakeout vehicle


August 25, 2010

Health information network taking shape

Maine receives federal approval of a $6.6 million plan to expand and coordinate health information technology.


August 21, 2010

Pharmacies, state getting jump on flu

Last year's H1N1 pandemic has raised awareness and demand for flu shots, with vaccinations available earlier than usual.


August 21, 2010

Portland won't give all HIV/AIDS patients access to medical marijuana

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