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Hospitals struggle with COVID

Lawmakers heard from hospital executives who said the crush of patients, high costs and lack of out-patient services add up to a critical situation.

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State sees no need to implement statewide restrictions

Dr. Shah said statistics show people who are unvaccinated are eight times more likely to be hospitalized and 14 times more likely to die of COVID.

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Lawmakers introduce bill that would ban flavored tobacco products

Legislators introduce a new bill that would ban all flavored tobacco products sales in Maine
Supporters of the bill argued flavored products attract kids. Opponents say Maine would create a black market for these products and lose revenue if it is passed.
Author: Sam Rogers (NEWS CENTER Maine)
Published: 7:14 PM EDT May 7, 2021
Updated: 7:14 PM EDT May 7, 2021
AUGUSTA, Maine In a virtual hearing Friday, members of the Maine Legislature s Committee on Health and Human Services introduced a bill that would ban the sale of all tobacco-flavored products, including flavored cigars and electronic cigarettes in the state.
The bill, presented by State Representative Michele Meyer (D- Eliot), drew support from other lawmakers on the committee, public health advocates, and young adults who spoke from their own experiences with nicotine addiction. ....

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