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State Legislators Hold Public Hearing to Consider Legalizing Magic Mushrooms for Mental Health Disorders
On Tuesday Maine lawmakers considered a bill to legalize “magic mushrooms.” Oregon made waves in November 2020 when its citizens voted to decriminalize the drug, known formally as psilocybin, as well as legalizing it for therapeutic use. Maine would follow, allowing the use of psilocybin for mental health disorders. The bill, “Maine Psilocybin Services Act,”… Read more
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From Community College to Professional Baseball, the Journey of B.J. Vella
I sat down with B.J. Vela; a baseball player who has recently been drafted by the Boston Red Sox the 16th round pick 466 overall of the 2021 MLB First Year Player Draft. B.J. Vela was born in Fresno, California in 1999. The 5′ 9 175 lb second baseman attended Reedley Community College in Reedley,… Read more
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Maine Summer Bucket List
is known as vacationland and if you live here you know why. There are so many great locations and spots to visit. Read more
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The Importance of the Internet in a Pandemic
by Xander Morley Since early 2020, humanity has become engulfed in a world of hand sanitizer, masks, political discourse, and a plethora of other issues. The main difference between this pandemic and just about every other pandemic that society has faced is one thing; the internet. The last pandemic to have such a chokehold on… Read more
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Social Media: a Double-Edged Sword Fighting COVID Loneliness
Many are spending more time on social media because of the pandemic. Read more
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A Pumpkin Pie Delicacy
It’s winter, which means it would be appropriate to share a recipe to help fulfill this snowy season! Treat yourself with this delicious pumpkin pie recipe! Read more
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