Maine Driver Education Programs To Be Reviewed And Updated
Maine teenagers and young drivers are injured or dying in car accidents at an astonishingly high rate and something needs to be done about it. Our state legislators are seeking to bring change by improving Maine driver education programs.
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death of 16 to 24 year olds. In 2008, people among those ages constituted 14 percent of all drivers and accounted for nearly 37 percent of all crashes and nearly 32 percent of all fatal crashes.
This trend is beyond disturbing and often results in tragic outcomes.
Charles Summers, Maine Secretary of State, is advocating for an overhaul of Maine's driver education curriculums in hopes that stronger programs and enforced education can bring change.
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A new bill, expected to become a law in September 2011 after the current Legislature adjourns, will allow doctors, physicians’ assistants, nurse practitioners and registered nurses in Maine to provide certain patients with temporary, 21-day handicapped parking placards.
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Because of Maine’s mild winter and early spring, tick season in Vacationland will be more severe than in the past. Unfortunately, with the increase in the amount of ticks comes an increase in the amount of Lyme disease incidents. In 2008, there were 780 confirmed and 128 probable cases of Lyme disease in Maine. 
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St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston is offering a unique service to residents of greater Androscoggin County. Those in need of medical equipment and unable to afford it are able to borrow various home healthcare equipment for free.
Mainers can now file their state taxes online for free. Last year, over 375,000 residents took advantage of this free service.
In wake of the recent storm that left many Mainers without power, the 
Mainers who have an outstanding fine or fee due in any of the 
Underinsured and uninsured Mainers are now eligible for free colon cancer screening. 
If you earned less than $50,000 in 2009, you may be eligible to have your taxes done for free.
A recession, rising unemployment rates, and state budget cuts are making 
Two new community outreach vehicles are travelling through Maine providing veterans with health care. 
Mainers love fishing. This weekend they can do it for free.
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A new federal law prohibits truck and bus drivers from sending or reading text messages while driving. 
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After a dusting of snow, sleet, freezing rain, or hail, it’s necessary to clean off your windshield. It’s necessary in order to see and drive safely, and now it’s necessary because it’s the law.
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Motorcyclists and passengers under the age of 18 must now wear a helmet.
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Reglan, the prescription drug used to treat gastrointestinal conditions in children and adults, is under investigation by the 
Pedestrians, by law, now have more room to run and walk when on the road. A new law protecting pedestrian safety states that drivers must leave at least three feet of clearance between their vehicle and a pedestrian when passing. The decree is a continuation of a similar law for passing bicyclists.
As the weather cools towards winter, colds, flu’s and virus’s become more and more prominent. And with the cooler temperature comes an increased amount of time spent indoors for Mainers, enhancing the opportunity for germs to spread throughout your home and office.
The birth control drugs Yaz, Yasmin, and the generic Ocella, are under investigation by the 
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Making the transition to a nursing home is a life changing decision. As our elderly become less independent, there comes a time when moving to a nursing home may be inevitable. It is our hope, expectancy, and assumption that our loved ones will be safe in their new community. Unfortunately, however, that’s not always the case.
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Robert Indiana, a Vinalhaven resident best known for his work during the Pop Art movement of the 1960’s, has been named the recipient of the 
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