Scientists say exposure to the gas can impair performance and decision-making.
2016
Posted inNation & World
Teenager wounds 2 students in Ohio school cafeteria shooting
The 14-year-old gunman faces charges including attempted murder.
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Posted inBusiness
Meal-kit companies want their boxes on more U.S. doorsteps
But they’ll need to figure out how to ship uncooked food farther and lure more money from investors.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Effort to put statue of Margaret Chase Smith in U.S. Capitol stalls
Maine arts officials say it would take too much time and money to replace the statue of Hannibal Hamlin, Lincoln’s first vice president.
Posted inMaine, News
After spirited debate, committee endorses felony charges for heroin possession
While Attorney General Janet Mills says the threat of serious consequences is needed to get drug users’ attention, critics say expanded drug treatment is more effective than ‘get-tough’ drug laws.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Judge says U.S. can’t force Apple to provide access to locked iPhone
The ruling applies in a drug case in New York, not to the investigation of December’s San Bernardino terrorist attack.
Posted inNation & World
New York City passes the salt deadline
An appellate judge issues a temporary stay for the new salt warning rule for restaurant menus.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Maine Department of Corrections releases revised inmate discipline policy
Under the new rules, inmates will no longer be prohibited from writing to pen pals or writing under a byline for the news media.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Google car causes its first accident, strikes side of bus
The company says its self-driving car was going 2 mph when it tried to go around sandbags.
Posted inNation & World, News
Prosecutor: Man to plead guilty to killing 2 college students in Virginia
Jesse LeRoy Matthew Jr. is charged with murder in the deaths of 18-year-old Hannah Graham and 20-year-old Morgan Harrington.