DEAR DR. ROACH: Over a year ago my husband had surgery. A couple of days later he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his calf. They did blood testing on him, and one test came back positive for “one copy of the Factor V Leiden Variant.” We have never heard of such a thing. […]
2021
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What’s causing woman’s hair to fall out?
DEAR DR. ROACH: What is causing my hair to fall out? What can I do to stop it? I’m 72 years old and female. Could I be hypothyroid? — L.O.I. ANSWER: By far, the most common cause of hair loss in women in their 70s is female pattern hair loss. This pattern of hair loss […]
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Masons expand assistance to communities
REGION — Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation has announced a new matching grants initiative called ‘MAC – Masons Assisting Communities’. In partnership with the 177 Masonic Lodges in Maine, the Foundation has expanded their Community Focused Matching Grants Program, providing additional support to eligible local organizations and nonprofits statewide over the next year. ‘MAC – Masons […]
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Animal shelter online auction fundraiser begins
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter is hosting its Second Annual Online Auction Fundraiser. This online auction will start on Monday May 3, and will take place on the Franklin County Animal Shelter’s Facebook Page. Each week 10 donated items or gift certificates from local businesses and FCAS supporters will be auctioned off and […]
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Mt. Blue Middle School third quarter honor roll
FARMINGTON — High Honors Gr 6: Ryan Atwood, Zachary Ball, Lucy Bobson, Hadley Casey, Amara Caton, James Civiello, Oliver Cormier, Reed Cousineau, Ava Davis, Stephen Davis, Nicholas DeMarco, Molly Drake, Andrew Dunham, Elsa Feegel, Brynne Fournier, Jace Goodrow, Riley Hall, Teagan Henry, Brianna Hill, Carter Karkos, Orin Knowles, Isaac Knox, Quinton Lawless, Daniel Libby, Theodore […]
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SeniorsPlus Online Education
LEWISTON —SeniorsPlus has announced its Online Education Center classes for April 2021. Due to the pandemic and current CDC guidelines, all classes are held virtually at this time. Classes and workshops are free, unless noted. Please register by emailing [email protected] or calling 795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241. For more information, visit seniorsplus.org/education-center. Zoom 101: Using Video Technology […]
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Aries: Plan to do something refreshing
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dev Patel, 31; Jaime King, 42; Jonathan Ruckman, 52; George Lopez, 60. Happy Birthday: Size up whatever situation unfolds this year. Decisive action will help you stay in control while you put your ideas into motion. Actions will speak louder than words and define you as a leader among your […]
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UMA announces online financial literacy course
AUGUSTA — The University of Maine at Augusta announces the availability of a completely online financial literacy course for Maine high school students during summer session. David Leach, a retired Maine State government financial regulatory employee and a UMA Lecturer since 2002, will be the lead instructor. “The creation of Personal Financial Planning (BUA151), as […]
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Sports on TV: Friday, April 23, 2021
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, April 23 COLLEGE BASEBALL 3 p.m. ACCN — Pittsburgh at Louisville 5 p.m. BTN — Nebraska at Michigan St. 8 p.m. BTN — Maryland at Iowa ESPNU — Texas at Oklahoma St. SECN — Mississippi St. at Vanderbilt COLLEGE FIELD HOCKEY 1 p.m. ACCN — […]
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Pets of the Week
The Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Road in Farmington, is doing their part to control the spread of COVID-19. Right now, they are temporarily closed to walk-ins and open by appointment only until further notice. Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our office hours to schedule a visit. Our office is open Monday through […]