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Posted inLetters, Opinion

James Thibodeau: Rule for masks is important

I absolutely concur with Greg D’Augustine’s letter (Aug. 20) regarding the masking “mandate.” I entered the business he referenced which displayed the “If you’re not wearing a mask we will assume that you have a medical condition.” Not a mask to be seen on a patron’s face. The person who took my order was wearing […]

Posted inLetters, Opinion

Ellen Field: Devastating nature of COVID-19

Gov. Janet Mills and Maine’s medical workers have worked very hard dealing with COVID-19, especially considering the lack of help and false information given out by the White House. Self-centered anti-maskers apparently don’t understand the devastating nature of COVID-19 (the U.S. has had over 5 million reported cases).  It’s not an old people’s disease.  Right […]

Posted inEncore

Looking Back on Aug. 25

100 Years Ago: 1920 The largest baseball park in the world will be built in this city for the New York Americana, it was learned today. Col. Jacob Ruppert of the Yankees, who attended a special meeting of the American League in Philadelphia yesterday where the proposal was given official sanction, would not indicate where the […]

Posted inDr. Roach

Over 70? It might be time for a statin

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 71-year-old male in reasonably good health. At a recent routine checkup, my primary-care physician suggested I consider taking Lipitor 10 mg. My total cholesterol is in the 150-160 mg/dL range, although my LDL is slightly elevated, and my HDL is slightly low and has been for many years. My usual […]