BRIDGTON — Colorectal cancer is the third-deadliest cancer in the United States, accounting for an estimated 9 percent of cancer deaths in both men and women and is expected to cause nearly 51,000 deaths this year. However, if detected early, it’s 90 percent treatable. Susan Rivet, director of outpatient services for Bridgton Hospital, said Friday […]
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Weary Club to meet May 18 NORWAY — The Weary Club will meet for coffee from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at 385 Main St. All visitors are welcome. Spaghetti dinner, silent auction PARIS — A spaghetti dinner and silent auction will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at […]
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MaineHealth seeks control of hospital market
An old TV cartoon, “Pinky and the Brain,” always featured two mice and the following bit of dialogue: “Gee, Brain, what do you want to do tonight?” “The same thing we do every night, Pinky — try to take over the world!” Every few years, the executives at MaineHealth, like The Brain, come up with […]
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Spring Stroll planned at Mayberry Hill Preserve
CASCO — Grab your camera and join Loon Echo Land Trust for a casual spring stroll and wildflower walk at Mayberry Hill Preserve at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, May 18. Jon Evans, Loon Echo’s stewardship and volunteer coordinator, will lead the 1.2-mile hike over easy terrain. “Mayberry Hill is Loon Echo’s first preserve,” said Evans. “This […]
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Display to feature 12-foot-long colon
BRIDGTON — Bridgton Hospital and Sanofi, a multinational pharmaceutical company, have teamed up to present a 12-foot-long, 10-foot-high human colon display at Bridgton Hospital. Those visiting the display can walk through the colon and learn about colon disease and how it is diagnosed and treated. The display demonstrates the appearance of a healthy colon as […]
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Maine committee eyes moratorium on ‘tar sands’ oil
AUGUSTA — A bill creating a two-year moratorium on the transportation of so-called “tar sands” oil in Maine pit environmental groups against those who say the ban would have far-reaching negative impacts on the economy during testimony before the Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee on Monday. The bill, LD 1363, calls for a legislative resolve […]
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Robert F. Murphy Jr.
1955 – 2013 LEWISTON — Robert “Bob” F. Murphy Jr., 57, of Bridgton, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 30, at Central Maine Medical Center after a long illness. Bob was born in Bedford, Mass., on June 1, 1955, to Robert F. Murphy Sr. and Teresa I. Murphy and grew up on Black Point Road in Scarborough, […]