2013
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Workers, revelers adjust to high heat

by KRISTEN SCHULZE MUSZYNSKI<br />Managing Editor

Think tornadoes and hurricanes are deadly? They’re no match for extreme heat, which is the number one weather-related killer in the U.S., killing hundreds of people every year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. Maine is having a toasty summer this year, with a stretch of temperatures above 90 and high humidity. A […]

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Ethanol-Blended Fuel And Your Engine

by NAPS, <br /> North American Precis Syndicate

(NAPSI)—The conversation around fuels, technology and conservation can sometimes get confusing. It doesn’t matter if you are running a motorcycle, watercraft, snowmobile, outdoor power equipment or a car—trying to balance the need to keep your engines running well with a concern for the environment can sometimes get complicated. To help, here are some points to […]

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Five Important Steps Dental Patients Can Take

by NAPS, <br /> North American Precis Syndicate

(NAPSI)—Recent news reports about unsafe practices at a number of U.S. dental offices have raised concerns about dental infection control procedures and caused patients to question the safety of the dental offices they visit. A sterile environment is essential for a safe visit to the dentist and there are important safeguards that patients can take […]

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Spot It Early: Lifesaving Lesson About Skin Cancer

by NAPS, <br /> North American Precis Syndicate

(NAPSI)—Whenever you’re under the sun, whether it’s summer or winter, it’s important to guard against sun damage. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun is the No. 1 cause of skin cancer, and it often doesn’t develop until later in life. Take, for example, retiree Adelbert “Mac” McIntyre, who now lives in Hawaii. Between his day job […]

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