Vermont officials are warning people who like to forage in the state for wild leeks, or ramps, to beware of a poisonous lookalike plant.
2021
Posted inMaine
Elevated numbers persist as Maine CDC reports 373 new COVID-19 cases
There has been one additional death, and 122 patients with the coronavirus were in Maine hospitals on Saturday.
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Posted inMaine, News
Protect South Portland holds rally against petroleum tank emissions
The local environmental group is promoting a bill that would increase state regulation of air pollution from petroleum storage tanks.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Softball: South Portland thumps Portland in opener
The Red Riots pound out 13 hits, including two home runs, in a 10-3 victory.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: As Biden declares an end to the ‘forever war,’ the Taliban declare victory
We fear that peace is the last thing we’ll see in Afghanistan any time soon.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Better broadband will shape Maine’s economic future
No matter where you stand on the political spectrum, there is no denying the desperate need to repair our country’s long-neglected infrastructure. Sen. Susan Collins, in a recent interview, voiced her support: “We do need a robust infrastructure plan. I’ve been advocating that for years.” But Congress did little or nothing. Collins and other Republicans […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Barriers to addiction treatment in Maine
Pharmacists who are unwilling to fill prescriptions for buprenorphine are keeping patients from accessing an affordable, approved and regulated medication.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: Letting patients review doctors opens door to a different world
I’m going to pass up the chance to say scathing things about the person at the other end of the needle.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: We need systemic change to address prescription misuse in Maine
Cleaning out the medicine cabinet for Drug Take Back Day on Saturday will help prevent unintended poisoning and medication diversion.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Seasonal-home tax wrong way to fund housing for Mainers
The Good Idea Fairy has visited Augusta this year, leaving behind L.D. 1337. This proposed piece of legislation would punish owners of seasonal residential property in Maine with a tax of 0.5 percent of assessed value. While the intention nobly is for the proceeds to go to fund affordable housing for Mainers (and Maine does […]