Lyme Disease Q & A: Facts You Should Know Before You Take That Hike
It’s play-outside season for all of us now, finally, and with new reports that more deer ticks survived the winter, we need to arm ourselves with the facts about Lyme disease.
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Pancreatic Cancer Support Group in Bangor
May 16, 2014 The Purple Iris foundation is at it again, helping those affected by pancreatic cancer. This time, it's a support group being offered in Bangor.
Pregnant with Due Date Pending and Still Pumping Iron [VIDEO]
May 15, 2014 Flying in the face of what some believe to be a no-no when it comes to pregnancy, Meaghan Leatherman decided she wasn't going to give up on her weightlifting exercise routine, even though her due date was just a couple of days away
Strange Allergies [VIDEO]
May 14, 2014 With the very long, brutal winter we just experienced in Maine, and the fact that trees are finally showing the signs of life, grass is growing and flowers are blooming, those of us that suffer from seasonal allergies, are beginning to feel the runny, itchy, watery eyes, stuffed noses and general discomfort that can make spring time, well...miserable! But did you know there are some people allergic to things we never though of...the sun and showers to name just a few.
6 Easy Outdoor Fitness Activities You Can Start Right Now
With the weather getting better and the days getting longer, it’s the perfect time to get outside. Nature-based activities tend to make people happier, so get outside and get fit.
Bangor Among Least Polluted Cities in U.S.
Bangor is among the least polluted cities in the nation, according to a new report by the American Lung Association.
Big Changes on the Way to Union Street in Bangor [VIDEO]
April 29, 2014 The project has been 10 years in the making and it's going to require patience and a lot of alert driving in the city of Bangor.
High Tea to Benefit Caring Connections
April 29, 2014 Any woman who ever had tea parties as a kid will want to take part in this fun event. The 3rd Annual Celebrating Survivors High Tea will be held next month to benefit Caring Connections.
Maine’s Domestic Abuse Homicide Review Panel Releases Information [Full Report]
April 24, 2014 There were 26 homicides in Maine in 2013, and according to the Department of Public Safety, 12 of them were domestic violence related.
Back in 1997, the state legislature mandated the creation of the Domestic Abuse Homicide Review Panel, and it's been required to review the homicide cases involving domestic violence in order to prepare recommendations for change.
Ending Hunger Checks Help Those in Need
April 22, 2014 Thanks to the creativity and hard work of federal credit union employees in Maine several area nonprofit food pantries and shelters get big checks to help them re-stock.
14 nonprofits serving Penobscot County received checks today, each totaling over 1-thousand dollars.