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| 7/17/2002 |
Health |
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Many cosmetics contain toxic chemicals that are potentially damaging to the people who use them and to their children. For more information, including a list of these products and of alternatives, go to this website. |
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| 1/15/2004 |
Aquaculture |
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Maine is the largest salmon farming state in the United States. For more information on Atlantic Salmon click here. |
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| 2/1/2002 |
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The average temperature in Lewiston has increased 3.4 degrees over the past century. Visit the New England Climate Coalition for more information. |
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| 2/1/2002 |
Climate Change |
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The date of “ice out “ on Moosehead Lake has been reported since 1848. Trends indicate that it is melting at increasingly earlier dates, suggesting milder winters and earlier spring conditions. To view a complete data table and graph of Moosehead Lake's "ice out" dates, click here. |
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| 2/1/2002 |
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Mainers use our cars more than the average American, and almost twice as much as the average New Englander. Per capita emissions of carbon dioxide in Maine are 7.4 tons per person, higher than the national average of 7.0 tons per person. |
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Budget Basics
an introduction to understanding the state budget
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From Idea to Law
A guide to Maine's legislative process
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Health:
As a result of mercury bioaccumulation, pregnant and nursing women, women who may get pregnant, and children under age 8 should not eat any freshwater fish from Maine's inland waters. Except, for brook trout and landlocked salmon, 1 meal per month is safe. All other adults and children older than 8 CAN EAT 2 freshwater fish meals per month. For brook trout and landlocked salmon, the limit is 1 meal per week. Safe Eating Guidelines.
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