Health
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PublishedAugust 7, 2018
Two Franklin County commissioners oppose joining lawsuit against opioid makers
The lawsuit alleges that the drugmakers bear some blame for the addiction crisis that has ravaged Maine and other states.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2018
Some Playskool crayons may contain asbestos, consumer watchdog says
Thirty-six packs bought at a Dollar Tree in Chicago tested positive for the carcinogen.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2018
Our View: Lawmakers should listen to child welfare workers
Training and technology are nice, but there aren't enough people to do a critical job.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2018
Want to be happier? Stop scheduling free time, study says
The paper links the over-scheduling of leisure time to the value that we place on achievement over contentment.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2018
Watchdog committee reviews options for reforms in Maine’s child protection system
Lawmakers will consider better training standards for people who are mandated to report suspected child abuse, as well as more access to school attendance and other records for human services caseworkers.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2018
Rumford Hospital becomes second to vote no-confidence in its owner’s CEO
Staff members in the Central Maine Healthcare system say they recognize the need for changes to save money, but they dislike Jeff Brickman's management style.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2018
Another View: Dangerous streets require tougher speed enforcement
A decades-old California law lets faster-than-average drivers dictate maximum speeds, but the law should be based on what is best for all street users.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2018
CDC issues alert about salmonella tied to chicken, ducks in backyard flocks
The infections are linked to contact with the animals, and so far one case has been reported in Maine.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2018
Texting can be positive and powerful, researchers say
If done well, texting can improve interpersonal relationships and bridge intergenerational gaps.
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PublishedJune 28, 2018
Romaine lettuce outbreak tied to tainted water in irrigation canal
The illnesses in 36 states were previously traced to romaine lettuce grown in Yuma, Ariz.
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