Parent-child conversations about pot “have become extraordinarily complicated,” says Stephen Pasierb, president of the Partnership at Drugfree.org, which provides resources for parents concerned about youth drug use.
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Jury resumes deliberations today in Clemens trial
The former pitcher faces a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison and a $1.5 million fine if convicted on all six counts of lying to Congress
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Downeast trail celebrates maritime heritage
The trail’s 45 points of interest range from the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport to Campobello International Park in New Brunswick.
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Coast Guard ends search off NJ after 2nd apparent hoax
After a mayday call, a Coast Guard helicopter searches an area about 12 miles off Cape May, but finds no signs of a ship in distress.
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‘Green accounting’ increases in popularity
Environmental economists argue that redefining nature in stark monetary terms would offer better information for making economic and development decisions.
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MLB: Ortiz, Kalish lead Red Sox past Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — David Ortiz homered and Ryan Kalish had a tiebreaking RBI single to lead the Boston RedSox to a 7-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night.
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Historic house now a big energy-saver
FREEPORT — A major energy-saving renovation of the historic Mallett House at 57 Depot St. is complete, and it’s drawing attention from green-building experts across the country.
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Chief justice remembers when girls weren’t encouraged
As the first female chief justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, Leigh Saufley wears distinguished black robes in the courtroom — a far cry from the hideous unitard she recalls wearing for physical education as a girl in the South Portland school system.
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For Title IX, compliance still an issue
Four decades after legislation took effect mandating equal opportunity for girls and women in education and any program receiving federal funding, compliance remains a challenge.