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6 Bars in Portland, Maine, That Are Open in the Morning
6 Bars in Portland, Maine, That Are Open in the Morning
6 Bars in Portland, Maine, That Are Open in the Morning
Maybe you’re working the third shift and want a beer when you get out of work, or maybe it’s just your day off and you want a Tito’s and soda when you wake up (we don’t judge). These bars are here to serve you morning adult beverages.
How Bad Is Maine’s Pandemic Drinking Problem?
How Bad Is Maine’s Pandemic Drinking Problem?
How Bad Is Maine’s Pandemic Drinking Problem?
It's no surprise to anyone that Mainers have drunk more during the pandemic. For many of us, it's the reason we are carrying around an extra 10 pounds these days. But the effects of Mainers alcohol use, and misuse, especially during the past year, have led to some unfortunate consequences. We know that nationally 32% of people were binge-drinking in 2020 and that 60% of us increased our daily consumption of alcohol. In 2020, 584 Mainers had an alcohol-related death. That's a 28% increase from 2019 and a 75% increase from 2015. The State of Maine recently released a brief on alcohol use in Maine. It's certainly worth a read. Here are some key findings:

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