Nearly 2,000 cyclists are expected to travel to Brunswick, Lewiston, Waterville and beyond in the Trek Across Maine event scheduled for June 14-16.
American Lung Association
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Report: Maine must do more to prevent, reduce tobacco use
The need for Maine to take action to protect youth from tobacco is more urgent than ever, according to the American Lung Association
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After 34 years, trekker still gets butterflies
NEWRY — Scott Cowger of Hallowell participated in the first Trek Across Maine bike ride in 1984 because he wanted to get into better shape and needed a goal “to pay in for.” Since then he’s become heavily involved with the American Lung Association and its mission for clean air: advocating for the cause as […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
American Lung Association: Maine air quality is improved
PORTLAND — Breathing may be easier, but it can still be a risky proposition. That is the finding of a statewide report card issued Wednesday by the American Lung Association. “The 2018 ‘State of the Air’ report finds that Maine has taken some big leaps this year, with significantly less ozone than in years past,” […]
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'Smoggy Skies Act' is bad for Maine
I write to thank Rep. Bruce Poliquin for standing up for the health of Mainers across the state as one of only 11 Republicans in the House to vote against the “Smoggy Skies Act.” This legislation is reckless and dangerous. Smog, or ground level air pollution, is dangerous and widespread. Southern Maine is particularly vulnerable, […]
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Legislature weighs raising legal age for tobacco purchases
AUGUSTA — Lawmakers are eyeing a proposal to hike the minimum age to buy cigarettes from 18 to 21. Its sponsor, Sen. Paul Davis, R-Sangerville, said the move would help prevent “the current generation of kids in middle and high school” from getting trapped by a deadly addiction and perhaps pave the way for “the […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Vouchers offered for replacing old wood stoves
RUMFORD — The American Lung Association of the Northeast launched a program Thursday to distribute $41,000 in vouchers to residents who swap their old wood stoves for cleaner-burning wood, pellet or gas stoves. Coordinator Michelle Edwards said the program covers Andover, Byron, Canton, Carthage, Dixfield, Hanover, Mexico, Peru, Roxbury and Rumford. Retailers participating in the […]
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J. Osgood: Make the Trek a safe one
As a health care administrator, member of the American Lung Association of Maine’s Leadership Board, and someone who has had asthma my entire life, I am proud of the incredible growth the Trek Across Maine has achieved since the first ride back in 1985. What began as a relatively small event with 106 riders cycling […]
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J. Chandler: End the tobacco epidemic
Recently, the American Lung Association released its 2014 State of Tobacco Control report card. It tracks every state’s progress in fighting tobacco. Maine was a leader in this effort — becoming the first state in the nation to receive straight “A’s” in 2005. However, this year’s report card is one to hide from your parents […]