Exercise versus Training You wake up in the morning and say, “Hmmm, what do I want to do for exercise today?” As you gaze out the window, you notice a fresh blanket…
Wind holds at Titcomb? Below zero temps? Western Maine is known for these conditions, but snow sport enthusiasts say, “Bring it on!” Being prepared for the most rugged weather conditions helps athletes,…
LEWISTON – SeniorsPlus, Western Maine’s designated Area Agency on Aging, has been asked to pass along information about Medicare scam alerts. The Maine Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), a national program fighting fraud…
WILTON – Shelby Downing, owner and operator of Stand Strong Sports Performance, has dedicated her entire life to the strength and conditioning industry, and she uses her extensive knowledge and skill in…
Close your eyes and think about one of your favorite memories as a child. I recently attended a conference where the speaker asked the crowd to do this. We were all very…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is alerting the public of a sharp nationwide increase in the lethality of fentanyl-laced fake prescription pills. The U.S. DEA Laboratory has found that,…
AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is encouraging Maine people to order free, at-home COVID-19 tests as part of their planning for upcoming gatherings and travel to…
PORTLAND and BANGOR – The unprecedented rise in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) among babies and toddlers in Maine is now creating a significant strain on pediatric inpatient capacity across the region. At…
WILTON – Jessica Lewis knows how to play. The owner and director of Inch by Inch Preschool has been making it her job to play and encourage playing since 2006. “Especially in…
FARMINGTON – Healthy Community Coalition’s mobile health unit staff are offering free harm reduction services through December 28. Despite this focus, staff also offer blood pressure checks, body composition analysis and general…