Maine’s invasion came early this year. In recent hotbeds of tick activity – from Scarborough to Belfast and Brewer – people say they spotted the eight-legged arachnid before spring. They noticed the ticks – which look like moving poppyseeds – encroaching on roads, beaches, playgrounds, cemeteries and library floors. They saw them clinging to dogs, […]
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French Canadian genetic disorder afflicts many in Lewiston
No matter how you look at them, the numbers are alarming. It’s commonly believed that one in 250 people is afflicted with familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic disorder that causes extremely high cholesterol levels at an extremely young age. Roughly 90 percent of those afflicted have not been diagnosed. If untreated, a person suffering is 20 […]
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Neva P. Hall
AUBURN — Neva P. (Towle) Hall, 95, of Rumford and formerly of Turner passed away peacefully Thursday, July 5, in Auburn, with her children by her side. She lived a good life, even living by herself until this past February, when her health started to decline. Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.
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Maine woman becomes allergic to red meat after bite from lone star tick
HARPSWELL (WGME) – There’s a tick threat in Maine, as a new species has arrived. The lone star tick can cause people to suddenly become allergic to meat with a single bite. In the shadow of a seaside cottage, Patty O’Brien Carrier tries her best to protect herself from pesky insects, but recently a tick […]
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State may renew its case against Dr. Jan Kippax
AUGUSTA — It appears the state will try again to make a case against controversial oral surgeon Jan Kippax. One of his former patients, Donna Deigan, said Monday she has been told by state officials they plan to bring a case against the Lewiston dentist that relies on testimony from her and several others. “It’s […]
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CVS Health will now deliver prescriptions to your home
CVS Health will make prescription deliveries nationwide to accommodate the heightened expectations of convenience from consumers. The nation’s second-largest drugstore chain says it also will make home deliveries of other items, like allergy medicines, vitamins or household products. The service will cost $4.99 for deliveries made in one or two days. The drugstore chain said […]
Posted inConnections, Lewiston-Auburn
Nominations taken for Amanda Dempsey Award
LEWISTON — Nominations for the 2018 Amanda Dempsey Award presented by Breakaway from Cancer will be accepted through Aug. 14. The award, named in memory of Amanda Dempsey, is presented to a cancer survivor who has a passion for helping Mainers with cancer. The recipient will be honored during Dempsey Challenge weekend, Sept. 29 and […]
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Where's Melania? First lady not seen in public for three weeks
WASHINGTON (AP) — After nearly three weeks out of sight, Melania Trump tried to put to rest speculation about her health and even her whereabouts as she continues to recover from medical treatment for a kidney condition. It didn’t completely work. Mrs. Trump tweeted Wednesday that she’s “feeling great” and is at the White House […]
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Uh-oh: Study says more than 1 alcoholic drink a day can shorten your life
A glass of red wine a day keeps the doctor away, right? Not so fast. A large-scale European study recently published in the journal Lancet says the heart-healthy benefits from moderate drinking are slight, while the risk of stroke and other fatal heart conditions are significant. “These data support limits for alcohol consumption that are […]
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OCMHS awarded grant to address health disparities
RUMFORD — Oxford County Mental Health Services has been awarded a grant of $30,000 from the Maine Health Access Foundation to partner with local organizations to identify a major health concern in the River Valley area. The grant affords the opportunity for community members to make their voices and concerns heard through a survey. Once […]