By Erika Blauch Rusley If the thought of cloth diapers conjures thoughts of giant diaper pins and leaky leg openings, think again. Modern cloth diapers are just as convenient and leak-proof as their disposable counterparts, but much less expensive and far safer for babies — and for the planet. Cloth diapers are eco-friendly Given that…
By Lora Winslow, Guest Columnist While many consumers believe that all cosmetics on the market have been tested and deemed safe, this is unfortunately not true. While the FDA has legal authority over the cosmetics industry, a law that dates back to 1938, allows the cosmetic manufacturers to regulate themselves. This means that cosmetic companies…
Eligible seniors can receive fresh produce from local farms during the 2013 growing season, through the Maine Senior FarmShare Program. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and last year 19,000 seniors and 130 farmers participated. Senior FarmShare Program participants are entitled to receive a FarmShare ($50 worth) of first quality, fresh,…