OXFORD — There will be a Heartsaver CPR and first aid class at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, at the Oxford Public Safety Building, 701 Main St. Participants will learn basic first aid, adult, child and infant CPR and the use of an AED. On successful completion of the one-day class they will received a […]
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Debate rages in Augusta about female genital mutilation measure
AUGUSTA — There are parts of the world where it has long been common for adult women to slice away girls’ genital tissue with a sharp blade in a bid to dampen their sexual desires. Though Maine is a long way from anywhere this has traditionally been a problem, a battle is raging among lawmakers […]
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Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine is seeking volunteers
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, 199 Main St., is looking for volunteers. The center offers drop-in services with helpful resources, support groups, wellness programs and creative activities. All programs are free for anyone whose life has been impacted by cancer. Volunteers are needed to assist with the following services: staffing drop-in […]
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Red Cross seeks donations during Red Cross Month
PORTLAND — The American Red Cross has announced upcoming local blood donation opportunities: Lewiston: Central Maine Medical Center Blood Donation Center, 60 High St. Visit tinyurl.com/yd7522ll to schedule with this center or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Topsham: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at Stantec Consulting, 30 Park Drive. Lewiston: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at Community Health Options […]
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Educator to discuss lifestyle changes to reduce cancer risk
NORWAY — Maureen Higgins, LCSW, cancer health outreach educator with the Dempsey Center, will discuss lifestyle changes that can reduce the risk of cancer in a talk from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 15, at the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, 199 Main St. Statistics estimate that nearly 50 percent of cancers are […]
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CPR, first aid class set in Oxford
OXFORD — There will be a Heartsaver CPR and First Aid class at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, at the Oxford Public Safety Building, 701 Main St. Participants will learn basic first aid, adult, child and infant CPR and the use of an AED. On successful completion of the one-day class, attendees will received a […]
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Severe winter weather, flu disrupting blood donations
PORTLAND — Winter storms and the flu don’t just mean a lot of people are missing work and school — it also means they can’t keep their American Red Cross blood and platelet donation appointments. The Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve to help maintain the […]
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State certified CNA course to begin PARIS — Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education is offering a state certified CNA course on Monday, Feb. 26. The course exceeds the 180 hours required by the state. Requirements include a reading test, interview session, physical within the last year, immunization records and the willingness to dedicate time to a […]
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Principals: Local schools not yet hit hard by flu outbreak
Farwell Elementary School second-grader Myles Arneault points to his experiment partner, Parker Crafts, and says, “You are going to wipe the toilet seat, not me.” With influenza cases widespread, second-graders in Abby Dix’s class were learning how germs spread and what they can do to avoid getting sick. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — Principals are […]
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Physician to address 'Heart Disease in Women'
BETHEL — Daniel van Buren, MD, director of Cardiovascular Medicine at the New England Heart Institute at Androscoggin Valley Hospital, Berlin, New Hampshire, will discuss “Heart Disease in Women” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Congregational Church, 32 Church St. Snow date is Feb. 15. The program is sponsored by To […]