November 8, 2013 As a mother, and now grandmother, I realize there's nothing as important as the gift of life.
It's also a well accepted notion that no parent should ever have to bury their child.
Everyone in Maine who holds a valid driver's license can make the decision to become an organ donor.
November 7, 2013 Now is the time to prepare.
It's coming, and there's really no avoiding it, so emergency responders in Maine prefer you think ahead and prepare.
Freezing temperatures, black ice, snow, sleet, and hail all contribute to very dangerous driving conditions in Maine.
November 7, 2013 Saturday mornings were special when I was a kid. Getting up early to watch Bugs Bunny and Road Runner. Eating Captain Crunch in front of the TV to Josie and the Pussycats. And then, there was Schoolhouse Rock. I still remember when the quick, educational cartoons played between the Saturday morning fluff. And Conjunction Junction was always my favorite!
November 6, 2013 Bravo!
This Friday, the Bangor Symphony Orchestra's Juniper String Quartet will perform at Acadia Hospital in Bangor as part of a new wellness program.
The musical performances will happen on a monthly basis as a way to "provide an opportunity for reflection, inspiration, and education for child and adolescent; and adult patient groups," according to hospital officials.
October 30, 2013 A verbal threat against a high school gets a young man in trouble with the law in Washington County.
Washington County Sheriff Donnie Smith said in a press release the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a verbal threat towards Narraguagus High School located in Harrington Tuesday night.
October 28, 2013 "Last year, over 800 babies were born in this state, drug addicted. If that isn't a damned scary figure, then I don't know what is," states Maine's Commissioner of Public Safety, John Morris.
Morris goes on to explain that a "reasonable percentage" of those babies were addicted to Methadone.
Commissioner Morris says he's working with Governor Paul LePage to produce a Governor's bill for the legislature's consideration in January. The recommendations will address a variety of negative impacts the state is experiencing, brought on by the significant drug use and abuse in Maine.
October 28, 2013
The fire happened in the early morning hours Saturday at an apartment in Penobscot Hall on the campus of Northern Maine Community College.
The fire started in a bedroom but was quickly put out by the sprinkler system. No one was hurt, but that apartment, and others, sustained water damage.
October 25, 2013 The deadline for Maine oil dealers, who offer pre-paid contracts for the heating season, to get their reports into the state is quickly approaching.
According to Maine’s Department of Professional and Financial Regulation reports are due by next Thursday
October 23, 2013 So, you're at the checkout getting ready to purchase that new washing machine and the cashier asks you if you'd like to purchase an extended service contract or warranty.
The Maine Attorney General's office suggests you first consider Maine's Express and Implied Warranty Law.
October 22, 2013
Often times those who are legitimately using prescription pain medications unwittingly open themselves up to a lot of possible danger.
Drug take-backs are a great way to rid yourself of unused or outdated meds and there's one coming up at the end of the month.