While foes say the bill will harm the state’s nearly 200 tanning businesses, supporters cite research that indicates teens overexposed to ultraviolet run a greater risk of skin cancer later in life.
Patrick Horne
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Waterboro selectman’s ATV vote sparks campaign against him
Signs urge residents not to re-elect Tim Neill, who opposed allowing the vehicles on three public roads.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Member of Bowdoin community diagnosed with tuberculosis
The college says it was notified of the case last week and that the person has been isolated and is receiving treatment.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Wells police arrest man wanted in Maryland on attempted murder charge
Gregorio Martinez-Aguirre was being held without bail in the York County Jail on a fugitive-from-justice charge.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Old Orchard Beach hires interim fire chief
Veteran firefighter Sherman Lahaie of Naples will lead the department until a permanent chief can be hired.
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Female firefighters getting the job done in Lyman
‘It’s a job, not a gender. You can’t tell us apart in gear,’ says one of the women at the Goodwins Mills Fire Department, where one-third of the staff is female.
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York County real estate market sees double-digit sales slump
Agents say tight inventory and low sales in January caused by the government shutdown combined to create the 10.5% decline.
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Gov. Mills signs law banning foam food and drink containers
Maine becomes one of the first states to ban single-use containers made from polystyrene, commonly known as Styrofoam.
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Woman killed in Rockland crash is identified
Sydni Barham, 31, of Rockport died at the scene, police say.
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Old Orchard Beach seeking new fire chief
The town is seeking a replacement for Ed Dube, who left the position for personal reasons on Friday.