March 14, 2014 Generally speaking, solutions are found in common interest and a tenacious commitment to solve a problem.
Unfortunately, when every problem is viewed through lenses clouded by political ideology, precious little gets accomplished.
One of the biggest problems facing the state of Maine is drug addiction, and the costs to the state, both financial and human.
March 14, 2014 Acupuncture is a collection of procedures involving penetration of the skin with needles to stimulate certain points on the body, and it's become pretty popular in the big cities, well now, it's available right here at home from Phillips Chiropractic Acupuncture...and I will getting it done live...on-air this morning on Q-106.5!
March 10, 2014 Damien Walters, gymnast,stuntman, and free runner, doesn't need special effects to move like a superhero. This guy leaps over walls, jumps backward through small holes, and bounces from surface to surface, all the while making it look effortless!
This is a must-watch video, for anyone who is a parent or contemplating having a child.
You may not think that your actions have consequences, but they do, especially when seen by a child, who views you as a role model
March 4, 2014 In 2011 alone, 224 Mainers took their own life by suicide.
More can be done to prevent suicides in Maine, but it takes a community of well-educated people to do so.
One of the biggest myths dealing with suicide is that talking about the issue will actually cause someone who's suicidal to make an attempt.
That's just not the case according to Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Dr. Sheila Pinnette, and she says an upcoming conference will help people to better identify risk factors.
February 28, 2014 In the wake of a Bucksport Middle School teacher taking her life by jumping from the Penobscot Narrows Bridge Sunday, the state legislature considers erecting a suicide-prevention fence to prevent more deaths.
The proposal was forwarded by Representative Joe Brooks of Winterport and it moved through committee without debate and now moves forward for consideration.
February 26, 2014 A donation of bone marrow could be the difference between life and death for someone suffering from blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. But the challenge is finding a compatible donor. So the Phi Delta Chi Fraternity at Husson University is holding a registration clinic next week.
February 18, 2014 Sarah had a passion for music, and great compassion for easing the burden of others.
When she was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 24, she and her husband Ben, would travel from Maine to Boston for Sarah's treatment. Not only was the young couple dealing with Sarah's diagnosis and the impact that would have on their future, they had to deal with frequent trips that were both exhausting and expensive.
Before Sarah passed away in 2011, she had already invested her time and determination to lay the foundation for the creation of a special home-away-from-home. A house that would serve as a warm and inviting space for weary travelers undergoing cancer treatments at the Lafayette Family Cancer Treatment Center in Brewer.
February 15, 2014 A benefit spaghetti dinner will be held to help Jaime Miller and her loving family battle stage IV breast cancer. Dinner will be served from 4-6 pm, at which time guests can bid on silent auction items and purchase raffle tickets for a variety of items. The live auction begins shortly after 6 pm. Suggested donation of $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12.
February 9, 2014 Last week Governor Paul LePage ended his State of the State speech by calling on state lawmakers and citizens to recognize there's a serious epidemic in Maine and it's drug addiction.
One woman in particular was pleased the Governor addressed the issue and agrees with beefing up law enforcement, but, she cautions that's only part of the solution for reversing the powerful grip the disease has on those who struggle to regain control of their lives.
The problem can in fact be reversed, but it will take time, a multifaceted approach, and the commitment from citizens to prioritize financial resources.