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.

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.

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.

Maine Voices: Choose freedom over license in the mask debate

Freedom is the considerate notion of not curbing others’ rights while you exercise yours.

Another View: U-Haul’s anti-smoking policy is creepy, intrusive

A ban on the hiring of nicotine users in the 21 states where such policies are legal does nothing to improve employees' health.

Mid Coast Hospital can help residents be free of tobacco

Insight: The Sudafed solution to the vaping problem

Former FDA chief David Kessler has a smart plan to keep e-cigarettes away from kids.

Jim Fossel: Maine Democrats try to keep banning binge going

Bills that would ban plastic straws and vaping could get a spot on the second session agenda alongside strict gun control legislation.

Maine Voices: It’s time to out Big Tobacco’s targeting of the LGBTQ community

Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death in the nation, and LGBT Mainers are among the hardest hit.

U.S. endorses tobacco pouches as less risky than cigarettes

The company will be able to advertise that its pouches pose a lower risk of lung cancer and heart disease than cigarettes.