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Amazing! Music Helping to Save Preemies in NICU [VIDEO]

Nelson Jewell — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:10:58 +0000

With all the technology and medical advances in the world, sweet, soothing music is now playing a vital role in helping to save premature babies, and babies with other maladies in neo-natal intensive care units. When you think about how music affects all us, both emotionally and spiritually, it only makes sense that music can [...]

A Komen Maine Grant Helps Under-Served Women Downeast Get Screenings for Breast Health

Susan Patten — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:28:56 +0000

1 in every 8 women will be impacted by breast cancer in her lifetime and a grant from the Maine Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation will help women in Hancock and Washington counties receive breast health screenings.

A collaborative effort between Maine Coast Memorial

No Pain and No Drool. Very Cool!

Susan Patten — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:47:38 +0000

Admit it! You may have experienced “dental fear” in your life time. The thought of going to the dentist brings on fear and dread. And about that Novocaine. You know what I’m talking about. Walking out of the dentist’s office after having a filling and feeling like your lips are missing in action. You feel [...]

Celebrating Mothers High Tea

Cindy Campbell — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:28:56 +0000

Want a fun and unique way to spend time with your Mom for Mother’s Day? I have the perfect idea. Take her to High Tea! Yummy refreshments, musical entertainment, and all the proceeds benefit an organization that helps women every day! This is the second year that the Bangor Y and Eastern Maine Medical Center [...]

Saturday is Drug Take-Back Day

Cindy Campbell — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:07:14 +0000

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration along with local law enforcement agencies have coordinated a national “take back your meds” day this Saturday. From 10 to 2, many police and sheriff’s departments are collecting your unwanted and expired medications. This is a great opportunity to clean out your medicine cabinet by properly disposing of drugs you [...]

The Eli Young Band Joins in to "Outnumber Hunger' and They Talk About it Today with JR Mitchell

JR Mitchell — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:52:54 +0000

The Big Machine Label Group, General Mills, Feeding America & Maine's Country Station, Q-106.5 have joined forces to help feed the hungry in our community through the 'Outnumber Hunger' campaign!

Planting Purple Flowers for Cancer Awareness

Cindy Campbell — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:16:43 +0000

A group looking to raise awareness about Pancreatic Cancer will be planting pretty purple flowers in Brewer this week. Stop by to help out, learn more about the Purple Iris Foundation, and maybe even take home a flower of your own! The project, called “Plant Hope,” plans to plant purple iris bulbs across Maine, New [...]

New American Terminology – Shelter in Place

Cindy Campbell — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:13:24 +0000

As we all sit glued to our televisions and radios, waiting for news on the manhunt in Boston, a new term is being discussed. People are being asked to "shelter in place," or stay in their homes until police sound the "all clear." Obviously, our world is changing as terrorism has come to our home soil, and we need to make sure we're prepared for what comes next.

Missing Man Might Be Headed for Maine

Susan Patten — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:03:31 +0000

Maine State Police say a missing elderly man from Maryland may be headed to Maine where he used to live. Police say 69-year-old Timothy John Fowler, who has Alzheimer’s disease, walked away from an adult day care center in Largo, Md., on April 8. Authorities say he grew up in Portland, has three adult children [...]

The Story of Purell–A Verb and a Noun

Nelson Jewell — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:00:44 +0000

It's now one of the most well-known products in world history, but it hasn't really been around that long: Purell.

I love Purell or any other product that boasts germ fighting properties. Often times Shirley and I will always have a small bottle of hand sanitizer with us when we venture into public areas like restaurants