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Thanksgiving serves up record-low temperature in Portland, but hardy runners aren’t fazed

As many as 1,500 sign up for the annual 4-Miler downtown despite a low of 6 degrees.

York County continues to be a hot spot for the infectious disease, and low vaccination rates are thought to be a factor.

by MIKE STOBBE Associated Press November 15, 2018November 16, 2018

The agency targets e-cigarettes, flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes.

by ed pierce journal tribune November 13, 2018November 13, 2018

The Middle School of the Kennebunks instead plans a Welcome Spring Luncheon in March.

by MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press November 2, 2018November 2, 2018

President Donald Trump has declared the U.S. opioid crisis as a “public health emergency.”

by MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press November 2, 2018November 2, 2018

The DEA says heroin, fentanyl and other opioids continue to be the greatest threats.

by MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press November 1, 2018

The Food and Drug Administration has labeled the drug a potential “breakthrough” for post-traumatic stress disorder.

Lawmakers have wrestled with the question in the last two sessions of the Legislature, but the decision could be made on statewide ballots.

by Alayna Alvarez Tribune News Service October 25, 2018October 25, 2018

In the last three years, a dozen states have banned localities from passing paid leave requirements.

by LINDSEY TANNER Associated Press October 23, 2018

GoFundMe says campaigns for medical care are increasing and are among the most numerous on its site.