Researchers found that chemicals, including PFAS, from pharmaceuticals are entering into wastewater — which can be used as drinking water during times of drought.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Nation & World, News
Maine DHHS awarded nearly $17M for maternal health care
The funds are part of the Transforming Maternal Health Model, a new 10-year federal program designed to improve care for low-income patients.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World
First US bird flu death reported in Louisiana patient, officials say
The patient, who was older than 65 and had underlying medical conditions, was hospitalized weeks ago in critical condition with severe respiratory illness.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Amazon to release Melania Trump documentary
The film, scheduled to be released later this year, will give viewers an ‘unprecedented behind-the-scenes look’ at the incoming first lady’s life, Amazon said.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Netflix’s ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ is a wily, improbable triumph
When news broke that an effort was underway to bring ‘Cien Años de Soledad’ (‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’) to the screen, the main reaction was skepticism.
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2025 Maine State Spelling Bee
Join us at Bowdoin College on Saturday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Tickets on sale for Coheed and Cambria in Portland on May 28
The rock band will be performing at the Cross Insurance Arena with co-headliner Mastodon.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Local U2 tribute band Slane slays, and Clash of the Titans returns
Also watch a local act cover Oasis songs on Saturday in Portland.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
In the age of streaming, we are all film preservationists now
Professional/saintly volunteer film preservationists like the fine folks at Portland’s Kinonik are making sure our precious movie history isn’t lost. But the rest of us have been put in the position of ensuring our favorite films and TV shows don’t vanish in the greedy blink of a CEO’s eye as well. Don’t believe me? Movies […]
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Maine health advocates’ 2025 priorities include higher tobacco tax, AI protections
Groups also hope to see legislation addressing the health care worker shortage and medical cannabis.