Some call it ‘forest bathing.’ The Japanese call it ‘shinrin-yoku.’ Whatever you call it, a growing body of research is proving what many outdoors enthusiasts already know: Spending time in nature reduces anxiety, lessens depression and is increasingly popular as therapy.
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Posted inOpinion, Perspective
Health care workers wanted: A veteran needs you to work at a VA hospital
Currently, thousands of job openings in the VA exist across the country for physicians, nurses and physician assistants.
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Posted inbPlus, Business
Face Time: Meet Jenn Lever, Baxter Brewing’s new president
The Auburn native started consulting for Baxter Brewing Co. in March 2017. In September 2019, she became its president.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
VA struggles to fill hospital jobs. It has 49,000 openings across the country.
Staffing shortages among the 386,000 VA employees are “a root cause for many of the problems in veterans’ care,” said Inspector General Michael J. Missal.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
Five facts to know about Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a well-known American holiday, but there are also a few misconceptions about it — like how it’s spelled or whom exactly it celebrates.
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Challenge yourself and avoid drama to spur positive change
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Miranda Lambert, 36; Ellen Pompeo, 50; Tracy Morgan, 51; Michael Jai White, 52. Happy Birthday: Weigh the pros and cons. Stay focused on what you can do, and work toward the destination of choice. Set the pace, and put physical energy into the activities, people and events that regenerate you. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Retail worker still smarts after customer’s criticism
DEAR ABBY: I work retail and have bipolar disorder. (I have been stable for nine years.) A few Christmases ago, a customer called me “hateful” because I wished her a Merry Christmas. (She doesn’t come into the store anymore.) My manager and co-workers explained that she was in a bad mood that day, and it […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Safiya Khalid’s win considered ‘milestone’ for Lewiston
The deep negativity Lewiston’s youngest councilor ever experienced on social media during her campaign was ugly, but she has disavowed the hate and looks forward to representing her constituents.
Posted inLocal Sports
Junior hockey: Three-goal second lifts Knights over Nordiques
Zak Currie has two goals and an assist in the second period of Wilkes-Barre Scranton’s victory over the Maine Nordiques.
Posted inLocal Sports
Junior hockey: Thunder defeat Rockets HC in a high-scoring contest
Five goals are the second-most the Thunder have scored in a game this season.