A study involving nine states suggests the results could link to strong prevention efforts in the region, like public sunscreen dispensers.
December 2016
Posted inNation & World
U.S. defense official: Coalition airstrike killed Islamic State military commander
Abu Jandal al-Kuwaiti was a key leader of the group in Raqqa.
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Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Alabama loss all but unthinkable
Those around the Crimson Tide – and those around college football – don’t expect the team’s winning streak to end anytime soon.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
New England can hit the ground running
A trio of running backs gives Tom Brady and the Patriots as diverse an attack as any team in the NFL.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics’ Green making most of opportunities
The veteran has come off the bench to spark two Boston victories this week.
Posted inSports
Why don’t more big men attempt underhand free throws?
Until Monday, no NBA player had attempted a Granny-style free throw since Rick Barry retired in 1980.
Posted inBusiness
Strong November home sales in Maine accompanied by higher prices
A lack of inventory is helping to fuel higher prices as 2016 comes to a close.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Giants’ receiver says Patriots ‘don’t want to see us.’
Victor Cruz claims New England wants to avoid his team after two Super Bowl losses to New York.
Posted inBusiness
Qualcomm to fight S. Korea ruling, fine
The wireless company says the $865 million fine is unreasonable for the size of the Korean market.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Oakland council votes to ban marijuana stores, social clubs
It may be Maine’s first ‘dry’ marijuana town, but others have passed moratoriums on such establishments while they consider zoning and other regulations.