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Published
January 29, 2023

Cavalier attitudes about vaping, marijuana raise fears about teen health

Smoking and drinking have declined among Maine youths in recent years, but the percentage of high schoolers who said they vaped in the past 30 days rose from 16.8% in 2015 to 30.2% in 2019.
Published
December 21, 2022

It’s official: South Portland bans sale of flavored tobacco products

Stores that sell the products, ranging from candy-flavored vapes to menthol cigarettes, have until April 1 to get rid of their stock.
Published
November 22, 2022

South Portlanders urge support of flavored tobacco ban

Advocates, including students and parents, speak out on the proposal at an event organized by Flavors Hook Kids Maine.
Published
April 26, 2022

Maine, with region’s highest smoking rate, funds cessation

Almost 18% of adults in Maine use cigarettes.
Published
April 22, 2022

Lois Skillings: Maine has a lung issue — a Trek Across Maine will help
Published
April 12, 2022

Lawmakers shield state tobacco fund, but expand its mission

A bill approved by the House and Senate would create a board of trustees to oversee the state's tobacco settlement money, while also broadening the trust's mission from tobacco prevention to public health.
Published
March 23, 2022

Brunswick’s controversial proposed flavored tobacco ban divides experts

While an alliance of health organizations supports the proposed prohibition on the sale of flavored products in order to protect children, some researchers are concerned it could be a step backward for public health.
Published
January 26, 2022

BIW union asks for smoking areas in shipyard after ‘increased fires’

Bath Iron Works' current zero-tobacco policy forces employees to leave company property to smoke.
Published
January 26, 2022

Maine Voices: Flavored tobacco ban is wrong way to fight underage smoking

Portland's proposed ordinance would hurt stores that don't serve teens and help online sellers that don't check customers' IDs.
Published
May 7, 2021

Lawmakers hear conflicting arguments on bill to ban sales of flavored tobacco products in Maine

Proponents said the ban would save lives and protect children from tobacco manufacturers' marketing efforts, but others said a ban would simply drive consumers into New Hampshire to buy products.