Researchers at New York University and Stanford University found that deactivating Facebook freed up an hour per day for the average person.
January 2019
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Almost half of U.S. adults have heart or blood vessel disease
The American Heart Association said Thursday that more than 121 million adults had cardiovascular disease in 2016.
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Woman struck and killed on Route 4 in Turner
(Update: The woman has been identified as Catherine Gauthier, 36, of Turner.) TURNER — A woman was killed late Thursday after being hit by a vehicle on Route 4. Police, fire and rescue crews were called to an area near Lower Street at about 9 p.m. for a report of a pedestrian who had been struck […]
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Frostbite proves fatal as rare hawk rescued from Maine snowstorm is euthanized
The great black hawk, native to Central and South America, could not be saved from frostbite damage to its feet and legs.
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Lisbon Falls masonic lodge damaged by winter weather
The ancient York lodge in Lisbon Falls (WGME) LISBON FALLS (WGME) — The latest casualty of the cold is a masonic lodge in Lisbon Falls. A burst pipe led to thousands of gallons of water flooding the place. Since the 1800s, the ancient York lodge has stood strong, but Maine’s polar temperatures got the best […]
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Bates professor to present program at Great Falls Forum
LEWISTON — The 2018-19 season of the Great Falls Forum continues Thursday, Feb. 14, featuring Senem Aslan, associate professor of politics at Bates College in Lewiston. The program will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library. Aslan’s talk, “Populism and the Politics of Emotion,” will illuminate people’s understanding of […]
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Book discussion groups at Auburn Public Library
AUBURN — Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., offers the following book discussion groups: Auburn Page Turners is an informal group meeting the first Monday of the month at 12:30 p.m. The next meeting is Feb. 4 and “Future Home of the Living God” by Louise Erdrich will be discussed. A Look Back Historical Fiction […]
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Military note
SAN ANTONIO — U.S. Air Force Airman Marisa L. Collins graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also […]
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Newry to host New England Mineral Conference in May
NEWRY — The 7th Annual New England Mineral Conference will be held May 10 to 12 at the Grand Summit Resort Hotel and Conference Center at Sunday River. Presentations on New England and non-New England topics are scheduled Friday evening and Saturday. In addition, there is a Friday evening banquet, mineral displays and exhibits, and […]
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
Annual ice fishing derby to be held on Wilson Lake
WILTON — The Wilton Fish & Game Association’s fifth annual Michael J. Rowe Memorial Ice Fishing Derby on Wilson Lake will be held from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Wilson Lake. It coincides with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s Free Fishing Weekend, allowing any person may fish without a […]