Many respondents say they have experienced problems in housing, health care and when dealing with law enforcement.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Teenagers’ use of e-cigarettes plummeted in 2016, CDC reports
The number vaping dropped from 3 million in 2015 to 2.2 million, possibly thanks to ad campaigns and sales bans.
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Anita Pallenberg, known for helping shape image of Rolling Stones, dies
A model and actress, she had a 12-year relationship with Keith Richards and had three children with him.
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University of New England researcher to appear on ‘Shark Week’
James Sulikowski will be seen searching in the Gulf of Maine for the rare porbeagle shark in a July episode titled ‘Shark Vortex.’
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Wayne, Farmington strawberry growers say crop coming soon, looking good
The cold and snowy winter is good for strawberries; every inch of snow provides a layer of insulation for the plants.
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Maine to receive more than $850,000 in federal arts grants
Most of the money will go to the Maine Arts Commission.
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For farmers’ markets, Maine’s the place, summer’s the season: Photos, links
Markets head outdoors as the weather warms, and most communities have one nearby.
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Summer vacation? Lots of Americans say they can’t afford it
Half of Americans living in households earning under $50K say they won’t take a vacation.
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Plans for Clinton July Fourth celebration coming together
After a winter spent trying to find a new home, the group behind what was known as the Winslow Family 4th of July Celebration continues to plan for a future in Clinton.