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Absent Maine Democrats ceded majority to Republicans on Legislature's final day
Portland Press Herald, Maine via Yahoo News· 7 days agoMay 19—It was over before it even began. By the time the bell signaled the start of the final day of work for the 131st Legislature, Democrats had effectively handed over control of the House ...
EDITORIAL: Decline in overdose deaths is something to build on
Portland Press Herald, Maine via Yahoo News· 7 days agoMay 19—According to provisional national data released Wednesday, the number of fatal overdoses in Maine dropped by 16% last year. It was the first annual reduction in fatalities ...
The 12 Best Honeymoon Destinations in America in 2024 — Best Life
Best Life· 17 hours agoWhatever you decide, travel experts say some of the best honeymoon destinations are right here in...
Proposed flavored tobacco ban had momentum. Then it went up in smoke
Portland Press Herald, Maine via Yahoo News· 15 hours agoMay 25—Advocates for banning the sale of flavored tobacco and vaping products began this year's legislative session believing they had the wind at their backs. Polling indicated strong public ...
Repurposed beer yeast can extract lead, other metals from water: Study
The Hill· 6 days agoResearchers at MIT and Georgia Tech have produced a filter from used brewer’s yeast that can absorb...
The richest person in every state
Business Insider· 4 days agoForbes determined the richest person in all 50 states. Here's how these powerful industry leaders became so wealthy.
Why more cooks -- and gardeners -- should embrace sorrel, an underrated lemony leaf
Portland Press Herald· 6 days agoBecause cultivated garden sorrel – an early spring green in Maine, here at a time that little else...
Letter: Craig works for Yarmouth residents of all ages
Portland Press Herald· 6 days agoI strongly endorse the reelection of David Craig as someone who works diligently for all the citizens of Yarmouth. He spends several hours most Friday mornings at Cuppa Jo’s in Yarmouth, making ...
Letter: Kline can guide Falmouth schools success without breaking the bank
Portland Press Herald· 6 days agoBob Kline, one of the candidates for the Falmouth School Board, possesses a unique set of qualifications that sets him apart. His education, experience and practicality make him an ideal choice ...
Letter: Praising college protests is myopic view of Israel-Hamas war
Portland Press Herald· 6 days agoThe lens through which Abdi Nor Iftin sees the college protests in his Forecaster column the week of May 9 (“College protests in U.S. a ray of hope for Gazans“) provides him quite a myopic view ...