LEEDS — The DFD Russell Medical Center office will offer a free Lifestyle Change Program starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, with an information session. The PreventT2 curriculum, approved for the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), features multiple sessions over 12 months covering healthy, long-term changes to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. […]
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Reporters' notebook: Blankets pouring in
POLAND — Dominic Ferry is all smiles after dozens of people donated more than 400 blankets to his cause, “Quiet Cries,” which helps children caught up in domestic violence. As reported in a Dec. 19 Sun Journal story, Dominic, 12, held a blanket drive at Whittier Middle School to help children exposed to domestic violence, […]
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Cheating partner shifts blame for collapse of relationship
DEAR ABBY: My partner of 11 years has decided he is no longer in love with me. He says it’s because he thinks I cheated on him. I have told him repeatedly that it didn’t happen, which is the truth. Long story short, he says he wants us to start over as friends and see […]
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Virgo: Cut your losses and move on
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eliza Dushku, 37; Tyrese Gibson, 39; Laila Ali, 40; Tiger Woods, 42. Happy Birthday: You’ll have to keep things organized if you don’t want to lose sight of your goals. Keeping promises and being up-front about what is possible will be necessary if you want to avoid discord. Stick to […]
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Bridgton, Rumford hospitals to be part of Donate Life Rose Parade Float
BRIDGTON — Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital are partnering with New England Donor Services to honor and remember those who gave the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. On Monday, Jan. 1, 2017, the Donate Life Rose Parade float, The Gift of Time, will include a dedication garden made up of roses with […]
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College roundup: Black Bears edge Engineers, 3-2
TROY, N.Y. — Nolan Vesey had a pair of goals in first three plus minutes of the game to pace the Black Bears past the Engineers 3-2 in a non-conference contest. He also had an assist in the contest. Vesey’s first goal came 62 seconds into the game assisted by Patrick Shea. His next goal, […]
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Girls' basketball: Fast-starting Poland puts away Leavitt
TURNER — The Poland girls’ basketball team wanted to start strong. The Knights wanted to start their post-Christmas slate strong, and they wanted to do likewise in their matchup with Leavitt. They followed through Friday, defeating the Hornets 62-37. “You know, where it’s been Christmas break, we wanted to make sure that we came out […]
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H.S. roundup: Phoenix fire 14 treys to beat Cobras
JAY — Senior guard Mason Shink tossed a team-high 19 points in a balanced attack as Spruce Mountain routed Carrabec 79-37 in boys’ basketball action Friday afternoon. The Phoenix (7-0) notched a school record with 14 three-point field goals. Senior guard Brett Frey chipped in with 15 points. Senior guard Evan Holzwoth posted a game-high […]
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Greene crash investigated
GREENE — At least two people were hurt Friday night when a car and an SUV collided on Route 202 near the Leeds town line. The SUV and car collided just after 8 p.m. on Route 202 near Old Lewiston Road. At the time, the roads were slick with ice and slush after late afternoon […]
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Tasting the world at Mexico library
MEXICO — Participants in Mexico Public Library’s Taste the World monthly event experienced foods such as dill pickle-flavored chips from Germany, panettone bread with chocolate chips from Italy and Yugwa candy from Korea on Friday. Director Heather Rogers started the monthly program in August with food from Colombia. Since then, patrons have experienced treats from […]