AUGUSTA — On Friday, a state commission to study cancer in Maine held its second of four scheduled meetings to gather information for a report that could include legislative proposals to fight the disease. A nearly five-hour meeting may not sound like a career highlight, but for one lawmaker on the commission, it’s a victory […]
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Trail race to benefit Jay man battling cancer
JAY — Randy Easter is known to many as a teacher, coach, mentor and friend. He has dedicated countless hours in the community to helping students at school, coaching, timing events and lending computer support at RSU 73 schools. His positive attitude even in the face of adversity has been an inspiration to many. This […]
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Pot legalization effort moves eastward to Maine
PORTLAND — Advocates of recreational marijuana use are looking to an upcoming vote in Maine as an indicator of whether the East Coast is ready to follow in the footsteps of Colorado and Washington by legalizing cannabis. Voters in Portland are being asked whether they want to make it legal for adults 21 and over […]
Posted inFranklin, River Valley, The Franklin Journal
Cans for a Cure drive underway this week
DIXFIELD — Dirigo Middle School is holding a returnable bottle and can drive to raise money for cancer research in Maine. Cans for a Cure will take place from Wednesday to Friday, Oct. 16 to 18, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the school. The event is being held in conjunction with radio station […]
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Face Time: Hailey Sontag — From survivor to fundraising superstar
AUBURN — When she was 6 years old, Hailey Sontag was diagnosed with brain cancer. Today, the seventh-grader at Auburn Middle School has recovered from the cancer and feels strong. She occasionally still feels the effects of the surgeries, but not enough to stop her from helping others — in a big way. Hailey has […]
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Overheard cancer diagnosis prompts Bangor couple’s $1M donation to EMMC project
BANGOR — Leonard Minsky of Bangor was an overnight patient at Eastern Maine Medical Center about a year ago when a doctor entered his room with news of a crushing diagnosis. The doctor wasn’t there to speak to Minsky, however, but to his roommate on the other side of a thin screen. In the semiprivate […]
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Golden opportunity: Lovell woman gets lights shining on childhood cancer
LOVELL — A local woman has convinced Gov. Paul LePage to “Go Gold” in September and help support children battling cancer and their families. Cancer is detected in nearly 15,000 children every year, according to the American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection. More children in the United States die of cancer than […]
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Governor’s mansion illuminated for childhood cancer
AUGUSTA (AP) — Gold lights will shine on the Blaine House this month in honor of childhood cancer awareness. Gov. Paul LePage and First Lady Ann LePage’s residence will be illuminated with gold lights on Friday night. Gold is the color of childhood cancer awareness. The Republican governor has also proclaimed September as Childhood Cancer […]