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PublishedApril 26, 2022
Maine, with region’s highest smoking rate, funds cessation
Almost 18% of adults in Maine use cigarettes.
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PublishedApril 22, 2022
Lois Skillings: Maine has a lung issue — a Trek Across Maine will help
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PublishedApril 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.
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PublishedMarch 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.
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PublishedJanuary 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.
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PublishedJanuary 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.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedApril 23, 2021
Maine Voices: For equity and justice, it’s time to end sale of flavored tobacco in Maine
The survival of our LGBTQ youth depends on not selling harmful products targeted at kids and marginalized communities.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2020
Maine tops New England for smoking, new lung cancer cases
Almost 18% of Maine people smoke, and that is 2.5 percentage points higher than the national average.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2020
Maine Voices: Choose freedom over license in the mask debate
Freedom is the considerate notion of not curbing others’ rights while you exercise yours.
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