Recently, state lawmakers in Augusta introduced a bill – LD 1550 – banning flavored tobacco products entirely, and they are considering another bill sponsored by Harpswell Rep. Joyce McCreight – LD 1423 – that would double the amount of taxes Mainers pay to purchase tobacco products. Measures like these are meant to benefit public health, but […]
2021
Posted inTimes Record
The Recycle Bin: Information archives
ecomaine’s “Recyclopedia” is an online resource available at ecomaine.org/what-can-be-recycled/recyclopedia/ . This program offers a wonderfully simple user interface, and provides a host of solid information about what can be recycled, and what cannot. I have not discussed the Recyclopedia much in the past for two reasons. One is that it is obviously heavily oriented towards […]
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Letter to the Editor: All workers need access to paid medical leave
People should be able to take time away from work to care for their own health or a member of their family, a reader writes.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Trail Blazers pull away late against Celtics
C.J. McCollum scores 33 points, and Damian Lillard adds 26 points and 13 rebounds in a 129-119 victory.
Posted inSports
NBA roundup: Antetokounmpo outduels Durant, leads Bucks past Nets
Giannis Antetokounmpo returns from an ankle injury and scores 49 points as Milwaukee beats Kevin Durant and Brooklyn.
Posted inForecaster Sports
Spring sports action returns in abundance- Portland edition
Everyone underway as excitement returns
Posted inNation & World
Iran reaches deals to release prisoners with Western ties, state TV reports
The deals come with high price tags for the U.S. and U.K., Iranian state TV reports.
Posted inHealth
Employers, insurers push to make telemedicine the norm
Some U.S. employers and insurers want you to make virtual visits your first choice for most doctor appointments.
Posted inSports
Golf roundup: Burns pulls away from Bradley, earns first PGA win
Sam Burns closes with a 3-under 68 for a three-stroke margin over Keegan Bradley in the Valspar Championship.
Posted inNation & World
Public transit hopes to win back riders after crushing year
As President Biden urges more federal spending on public transportation, transit agencies decimated by COVID-19 are struggling to figure out how to win back passengers