Maine wants the state’s medical and adult-use cannabis businesses to have the same rules whenever possible, but small operators say that would drive up prices and put them out of business.
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Lawmakers to propose intervention centers for mental health emergencies
Sen. Cathy Breen and Rep. Charlotte Warren will present recommendations Monday from a mental health working group and urge support for a bill to create four regional mental health centers.
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Vegan Kitchen: A natural, plant-based cure for what ails you
Local tea shops, juiceries and herbalists told us what they recommend their customers drink when they are feeling under the (cold, wet, winter) weather.
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Wuhan’s signature noodles become a symbol of solidarity
The world now knows Wuhan for the deadly coronavirus. But the city is many things, including the home of delicious noodles.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Coronavirus is a concern, but flu takes more lives
What will sicken us and our loved ones is far more likely to be the disease that spreads among us every year.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Misinformation has become a secondary infection in coronavirus outbreak
The best defense in the early stages is solid, trustworthy, science-based information.
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Sen. Millett: There’s still work to be done to protect South Portland neighborhoods
My new proposal calls for the DEP to study and make recommendations on how to measure and control fumes from aboveground storage tanks.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
Waterville market worker had hepatitis A while preparing food sold to customers
The Maine Center for Disease Control and state Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry are warning customers who may have purchased food from Joseph’s Market on Front Street from Dec. 27, 2019 to Jan. 9 this year that they may be at risk of being infected.
Posted inFood, Recipes
To get past ‘Quitters’ Day,’ check in with your food and drink resolutions
We talk with Mainers who are rebooting their diets as the new year starts. It can be done, they say, if you plan ahead, prep ahead and listen to your body.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mills to point out her priorities in State of the State adress Jan. 21
Maine’s governor will highlight the achievements of her administration in 2019 and is expected to talk about the challenges facing the state and goals for 2020.