Mosquito-borne illnesses have now been found in 13 of Maine’s 16 counties.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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New Maine bicycling apparel company founder has deep Dempsey Challenge roots
Kyle Rancourt’s connection to the Dempsey Challenge has only grown over nearly a decade that he has been participating in the challenge.
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Maine woman sues Anthem insurance for failing to cover weight loss drugs
It’s the second lawsuit filed this year in Maine against insurance carriers that limit coverage of popular drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound.
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Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month
WASHINGTON — Starting this month, Americans will be able to order free COVID-19 test kits that will be mailed to their homes. U.S. households will be able to order as many as four nasal swab tests at COVIDTests.gov when the federal program reopens. The U.S. Health and Human Services agency overseeing the program has not […]
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More than 2,300 people participate in 16th annual Dempsey Challenge
Patrick Dempsey could be seen rallying participants, biking, leading the survivor walk and meeting people at the Dempsey Challenge this year.
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Kennebec County emergency physician program is saving lives, doctor tells Augusta councilors
The county’s MD3 pilot program may run out of money at the end of the year. One of its doctors says that would be a mistake.
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State agriculture agency recalls Rainbow Farm eggs following salmonella outbreak
The eggs were produced by Rainbow Farm and sold at its Orland location and a handful of farmers markets.
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How Boar’s Head plant closure could wreck this tiny Virginia town
The effects could ripple out well beyond those who lost jobs at the sprawling plant in Jarratt, a once-bustling railroad town about 60 miles south of Richmond.
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Toxic foam risks persist at other ‘deficient’ Brunswick airport hangars
Inspection reports from 14 months ago show unaddressed deficiencies in 2 sprinkler systems that still use aqueous film-forming foam that contains forever chemicals.
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Cumberland County resident tests positive for West Nile virus
Health officials believe the resident, who has not recently left the state, represents the first locally acquired case of the disease since 2020.