In a first, federal regulators ban messaging app from hosting minors

The FTC says the app NGL aggressively marketed itself to youngsters and exaggerated its power to prevent bullying.

New York moves to ban ‘addictive’ social media feeds for kids

A bill would let parents block their kids from getting social media posts suggested by a platform’s algorithm.

Most teens report feeling happy or peaceful when they go without smartphones, Pew survey finds

Nearly all U.S. teens (95%) have access to a smartphone, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.

More teen workers in Maine are getting hurt on the job

Maine's Department of Labor says Maine's tight labor market is pushing more businesses to hire teens, partly accounting for an increase in workplace violations that have included injuries.

Teen girls ‘engulfed’ in violence and trauma, CDC finds

CDC researchers said schools could be a lifeline as students struggle, pointing to studies showing better mental health outcomes for students who felt connected to their schools.

Cavalier attitudes about vaping, marijuana raise fears about teen health

Smoking and drinking have declined among Maine youths in recent years, but the percentage of high schoolers who said they vaped in the past 30 days rose from 16.8% in 2015 to 30.2% in 2019.

Bill to ban vaping at schools sails through Maine Senate

The measure, which would make it illegal to have electronic cigarettes on school grounds in Maine, now goes to the governor.

December teen events at Auburn Public Library

Christmas Teens Choir will perform at teen benefit concert

Teens charged with theft, assault of 83-year-old Lewiston shop owner