Age-friendly organizations across the state are hosting social events, volunteering free rides and providing other services and supports necessary for Maine’s seniors to stay active in their communities.
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Posted inMaine, News
Across the country, older men are dying at higher rates of gun suicide. Here’s what that looks like in Maine.
More older Mainers died by gun suicide than they did in car crashes over a 15-year period. The numbers represent a troubling trend playing out in rural communities across the country.
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Posted inSports
Teen’s death leaves ‘a huge hole’ for Sanford High and its football team
Former teammates are learning to move forward without beloved lineman Jony Hunter.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
What do we know about murder-suicides in Maine? Not enough.
An improperly redacted investigative report about a case in Sabattus this April shows the limitations of what can be learned. In most cases, even less is publicly revealed.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County deputy praised for work on law enforcement suicide in Maine
Sgt. Ryan Close and Dr. Jamie Wren of the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center in Orono were recognized for their ‘compelling and deeply sobering case study.’
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Franklin County’s yellow tulip event highlights youth mental health
Community gathers at Healing Garden to honor local teens and raise awareness.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Suicide prevention signage installed on Piscataqua River Bridge
The new signage follows 3 suicides in less than 2 weeks, which has alarmed local residents and mental health advocates.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Basketball teams raise more than $9,000 for youth impacted by suicide
Boys and girls basketball teams from Spruce Mountain and Leavitt Area high schools used their games Monday, Jan. 20, to raise funds for The Kita Center, which hosts summer camps for children who have lost a loved on to suicide.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Franklin, Girls Basketball, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education, Sports, Varsity Maine
Spruce Mountain, Leavitt basketball teams raise over $9K for children impacted by suicide
More than $7,000 was raised during games Monday night with additional donations coming in this week, bringing the total to more than $9,000.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Plowing contract approved for Spruce Mountain facilities
Jean Castonguay Logging and Excavation of Livermore Falls was the only company to submit a bid.