A superior court judge has ended a lawsuit a state senator brought against the state a year ago after then-Gov. Paul LePage’s administration missed a legal deadline to bring Maine’s public health nursing program back to full staffing. Read More
Blueberries. What isn't there to appreciate about blueberries? They're delicious, easy to eat, full of nutrition, and beautiful to behold. AND there's so much you can do with them — here are a few recipes. Read More
We have been working for a long time to reach our goals and achieve time freedom. When we first started out, we spent every spare minute of our days talking about our business and making shifts, changes, and plans. What are you willing to do or what are doing now to reach your dreams? Read More
The Powassan virus can cause brain infections and, in some cases, death. Read More
Sometimes it can feel like our fears control us, but feeling the fear and going for it anyway can make you feel unstoppable. When I was a kid, I was fearless. Now that I'm an adult and a mother, I feel so much responsibility and I'm not as fearless as I used to be. But I know that the more you face your fears, the less they can control you. Read More
As people age, a common scenario is family members worry that home is no longer a safe place to live and the person growing older wants to stay put. A little bit of extra help could make that possible. That's where Portland Area Villages comes in. Read More
Interim CEO Andrew MacLean is set to take the helm as CEO starting Aug. 1. Read More
The nurses and some support staff at another Washington County hospital are clashing with management over the terms of a new contract they are negotiating. Read More
Two years ago, Belfast police Chief Mike McFadden was not sure he wanted his officers to carry Narcan, the opioid overdose antidote, when they go out on patrols. Read More
The journey to a healthy lifestyle is as much a mental game as it is a physical one. To change your body and health, you have to change your mindset. Matt told us about how his mentality has shifted and what he is still working to overcome. Read More
Mothers unable to feed newborns with their own breast milk have a new option to get nutritious donated milk at a dispensary that opened Thursday in Lewiston. Read More
It's going to be wicked hot in Maine this weekend. In the 90s and high humidity could make it feel even hotter. Stay cool and take a minute to learn about heat-related illnesses, their symptoms and what to do if someone has any. (Pets, too.) Read More
Two of Maine’s top three dispensers of opioid painkillers were pharmacies in Bangor between 2006 and 2012. Read More
Using data provided by The Washington Post, the map shows how many opioid pills each pharmacy in Maine received from drug distributors between 2006 and 2012. Read More
Any leveling off or decline in overdose deaths is good news, but the overdose death rate is still about seven times higher than it was a generation ago. Read More
The best I’ve ever heard it spoken, “Every time I get sober I remember, and every time I remember, I get drunk.” googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i… Read More
The president of Planned Parenthood was forced out of her job Tuesday in a dispute over the direction of the the nation’s largest women’s reproductive rights organization amid growing political and legal challenges to abortion. Read More
Every patient who is experiencing delays or has been denied treatment is asking themselves, “How quickly will my symptoms escalate?" Read More
Scientists are closing in on a long-sought goal — a blood test to screen people for possible signs of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Read More
When I decided to launch Conversations About Aging, I contacted lots of people and organizations for recommendations on individuals I might interview. One of them was Jess Maurer, Executive Director of the Maine Council on Aging. One of her recommendations was Shirley Weaver. "In her 80s, a force to be reckoned with — a must interview!" I took her advice. Listen to my conversation about aging with Shirley Weaver, 82. She IS a force to be reckoned with. Read More
