Farmington hospital unit restricts visitors FARMINGTON — For the safety of the babies on the Franklin Memorial Hospital Maternal and Child Health Unit (MCH), no children under the age of 12 are allowed on the unit during the flu season, unless they are healthy siblings of an infant in the unit. All other visitors must […]
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SeniorsPlus announces classes on diabetes, chronic pain
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced upcoming workshops: A Living Well with Diabetes workshop will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 9 to March 16, in the Education Center, 8 Falcon Road. Living Well with Chronic Pain sessions will be held from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 7 to March 14, in […]
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YMCA's Pathfinder visits State House
Participants from the YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston’s Health & Wellness Pathfinders program toured the State House in Augusta on Jan. 22. The program’s mission is to expose seventh-, eighth- and ninth-graders to various careers in health and public safety while also teaching physical fitness, nutrition and outdoor skills with an emphasis on service learning. During their […]
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Cancer resource center continues 'Healthy Tips and Tricks,' other activities in February
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, located in the Stephens Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic building at 199 Main St., has announced the February calendar. The center is continuing the healthy eating series with a first Friday class, “Healthy Tip and Tricks,” meeting at 12:30 p.m., a new time. Holly Utt, nutrition educator […]
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6 tactics for fighting the flu at home
??? Coughing, sneezing and misery are a part of many households these days as cold and flu season kicks into high gear. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say we are in the midst of a “very active” flu season in much of the country, and that the flu is widespread and intense. It’s […]
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Coping with caregiving to be discussed at Lifetree Cafe
LEWISTON — Coping with the demands of caregiving will be discussed at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, the Lifetree Cafe, 1919 Lisbon Road. The program, titled “Care for Caregivers: Meeting the Unique Needs of Those Who Sacrifice for Others,” will feature a screening of the short film, “Life in Reverse.” The film chronicles the experiences […]
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CPR, first aid class in Oxford
OXFORD — There will be a Heartsaver CPR and First Aid class at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Advent Christian Church, 1130 Main St. In this course, students will learn basic first aid; adult, child and infant CPR; and how to use an AED. On completion of the one-day class, they will receive a two-year certification in accordance with […]
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Living Well for Better Health workshop will begin in March
NORWAY — SeniorsPlus is offering a six-week workshop, Living Well for Better Health, beginning Monday, March 12, and run on successive Mondays. The workshop will meet from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Harper Conference Room, Ripley Building, Stephens Memorial Hospital, 181 Main St. The workshop may help those with chronic aches and pains, […]
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Local ?students? going? ?for? gold? ?in? WinterKids? ?Winter? ?Games
KINGFIELD — Kingfield Elementary school has been selected to represent Franklin County during the WinterKids Winter Games. One elementary school from each of Maine’s 16 counties will compete in the games, a four-week physical activity and nutrition challenge during January. Each school can earn up to a total of 125 points for the successful completion of […]
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Park Street School to compete in Winterkids Games
AUBURN — Auburn’s Park Avenue Elementary School has been selected to compete in the WinterKids Winter Games 2018. The event will begin with a short parade down Park Avenue at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, starting from Court Street and traveling to the school, weather permitting. The Edward Little High School band will lead the parade, […]