Depression rates in U.S. adults, overdose deaths and suicide rates have been on the rise.
2023
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Lula accuses security forces of failing to stop riot by far-right Bolsonaro supporters
Authorities in Brazil made at least 1,500 arrests after rioters Sunday descended on Brasília, breaching and vandalizing the country’s National Congress, Supreme Federal Court and presidential office.
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Maine College of Arts and Design’s local impact? There’s a map for that
An illustrated map highlights spots in Portland where MECA&D community members have made their mark.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Virtual wellness classes for improved balance offered by Southern Maine Agency on Aging
BIDDEFORD — Between January and March, certified volunteer instructors with the Agewell program* of Southern Maine Agency on Aging will lead multiple sessions of wellness classes. The classes are designed for adults 60 and over with the goal to improve their overall health and wellness, especially their balance and decrease chances of falling. Current data […]
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Former House Speaker Fecteau to advise Gov. Mills on housing, workforce initiatives
As a senior adviser, Fecteau will help develop policy solutions for housing development and land use, as well as workforce, innovation and economic opportunities.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Obituary: Richard N. Remillard
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Richard N. Remillard, 79, of Old Orchard Beach, passed away Sunday evening, Jan. 8, 2023, at home with his family by his side. He was born in Biddeford on April 30, 1943, a son of Ovide and Rose Anna (Lamirande) Remillard. He graduated from St. Louis High School, class of 1961. […]
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Obituary: Laval Dube
Laval Ghislain Dube, 69, passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, 2023, at home with his partner by his side. He was born on Jan. 1, 1954, in Packington, Canada, to Phillipe and Fernande Dube. Laval moved to Maine in 1968 with his family, and immediately went to work doing drywall. He took pride in his […]
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Four deals Kevin McCarthy made to become speaker, explained
To win the votes he needed to secure the gavel, McCarthy had to agree to a series of House rule changes that weakened the power of his post.
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Where is Bolsonaro? After Brazil riot, ex-president hospitalized in Florida
Bolsonaro’s hospitalization on Monday comes amid questions about what role his election-denying rhetoric may have played in paving the way for the violence by the bolsonaristas.
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In first act, Republican-controlled House takes aim at IRS funding
Republicans have shown interest in proving their opposition to Democrats’ efforts to boost tax code enforcement and crack down on tax avoidance.