The Freeport-based outdoor retailer has paused its online posting and encouraged followers to spend time outside.
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Maine children getting access to virtual dental services
The children become patients with a dental practice but receive care in school and primary care settings.
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What’s behind the baby formula shortage?
Many parents are hunting for infant formula after a combination of short- and long-term problems hit the biggest U.S. brands
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Proposal to charge women with murder for abortion no longer in Louisiana bill
House members voted 65-26 to totally revamp the legislation, eliminating the criminal penalties.
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U.S. surpasses record 100,000 overdose deaths in 2021
Officials warn that they are responding to more and more overdoses as the pandemic has persisted.
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Senate bill to guarantee abortion access is blocked by Republicans
The 2 Republican senators who support abortion access – Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska – have proposed a separate bill that would counter the Supreme Court’s action.
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‘A very difficult day’: St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center to end maternity services
The hospital cites declining birth rates as part of the reason for ending its women’s health services at the end of July.
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Pandemic gets tougher to track as COVID testing plunges
A modeling group estimates only 13% of cases are being reported to health officials.
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Rare cases of COVID returning pose questions for Pfizer pill
A small number of COVID-19 patients are relapsing after taking Paxlovid, raising questions about the drug at the center of the U.S. response effort.
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What can parents do about baby formula shortage? A pediatrician responds.
Some stores are limiting purchases to prevent formula from running out.