DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 76-year-old female in reasonably good health. Around Thanksgiving last year, my left ankle was swollen, red and very painful. I thought it was tendonitis, so I stopped going for my half-hour walks in the morning. Around Christmas, my doctor ran a blood test that showed my uric acid was […]
2021
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Sports on TV: Monday, April 26, 2021
Monday, April 26 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts GOLF 4 p.m. GOLF — PGA of America: The PGA Professional Championship, Second Round, Wanamaker & Ryder Courses, Port St. Lucie, Fla. MLB BASEBALL 7 p.m. ESPN — Chicago Cubs at Atlanta NHL HOCKEY 7:30 p.m. NBCSN — Carolina at Dallas TENNIS 5 […]
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Jails struggle to get vaccines for people in custody
With multiple outbreaks in Maine jails and vaccine supplies trickling in from the state, some jails are seeking doses from health care providers in their communities.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
On Middle Street, a culinary hub embodies an industry under siege
A microcosm of the Portland food scene, the block of restaurants made bold decisions and banded together to stay in business.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Extension to share ‘From Farm to Table’ video series
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has a new video series designed for the at-home cook who wants to learn more about preparing and cooking locally sourced meat. “From Farm to Table Fare” is a seven-video series featuring topics such as preparing market and boneless cuts from a whole chicken, selecting and grinding cuts of […]
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Meraki concert planned in Freeport
Meraki will take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at Cadenza, 5 Depot St. in Freeport. The concert also will be livestreamed to the venue’s Facebook page. The duo features singer, guitarist and keys player Sophie Patenaude and her grandfather John Edwards on guitar and backing vocals. You’ll hear a range of tunes […]
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Looking Back on April 26
100 Years Ago: 1921 George J. Wallingford, treasurer of the Martindale Holding Co., which finances the country club, reports that subscriptions for stock are being paid rapidly. Applications for shares, which are selling at $100 each, may be mailed to Mr. Wallingford at the Lewiston Trust Co. 50 Years Ago: 1971 A well known Auburn vocalist […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
New publication available for spring plant sale donors, buyers
ORONO — With gardeners planning for spring planting and local plant sales, a new publication from University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers guidance for plant sale donors, buyers and organizers. “Best Practices for Plant Sale Donors and Buyers in Maine” provides recommendations for preparing plants for group sales, how to be sure donations and purchases […]
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Children’s Book Week to offer online, outdoor activities
The Camden Public Library is celebrating reading during Children’s Book Week, May 3-9. Youth Services Manager Amy Hand will host weekday story times and crafts online, as well as special outdoor activities on the library’s grounds. Every weekday morning “Miss Amy” will portray a different children’s book character for readings posted to the library’s Facebook […]
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Mid-Coast Audubon offers spring birding field trips
DAMARISCOTTA — Mid-Coast Audubon is once again holding spring birding field trips. There will be protective limits, at least initially including the previously mandated social distancing, and mask wearing is required for all attendees. There will be no carpooling unless those wishing to do so have all been fully vaccinated. Instead of meeting at a […]