Nationally, there was an 85% decrease in breast cancer screenings, 75% decline in colon cancer screenings, 74% decrease in prostate cancer screenings and 56% decrease in lung cancer screenings in April 2020 compared to the same time period in 2019.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville mayor says he will continue in office despite health problems
Jay Coelho, 43, says he is feeling better and has been back home doing cardiac rehabilitation following his hospitalization last month to treat an acute heart condition.
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Historical society to celebrate the first settlers of Eustis
The Dead River Area Historical Society plans to celebrate the founders of Eustis on Sunday, Aug. 22, hosted by direct descendant Caleb and Lisa Stevens of Jay. Two hundred and two years ago, Caleb Stevens (1776-1855) journeyed, with his wife Sally Thomas Stevens and nine children, from Kingfield to the intersection of Stratton Brook and […]
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine System presses for more student vaccinations as semester nears
As of Tuesday, about half of the 25,000 students and staff expected to be on system campuses this fall had verified their vaccination status. Friday’s the deadline.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Opera House promotes its interim director to permanent position
Michelle Sweet had been serving as the opera house’s interim executive director since Tamsen Brooke Warner left the post about three months ago.
Posted inNation & World
Taliban agree to allow ‘safe passage’ for U.S. airlift from Kabul, Pentagon says
The goal was to ramp up to hourly evacuation flights by Wednesday, with potentially a total of 5,000 to 9,000 evacuees leaving per day, the spokesmen say.
Posted inNation & World, News
Taliban vow to respect women, despite history of oppression
Older generations remember the Taliban’s ultraconservative Islamic views, which included severe restrictions on women as well as public stonings and amputations.
Posted inNation & World
Why a fast-spreading virus and a half-vaccinated public are a recipe for disaster
New perils lie in wait that could escalate or prolong the outbreak. Each has the potential to cause more illness and death.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Americans spent less in July as COVID-19 cases surged
Spending fell at stores that sell clothing, furniture and sporting goods.
Posted inMaine, News
Delta variant dominant as Maine reports 375 new cases of COVID-19 over 3 days
Three more deaths are reported, and transmission levels in 15 of Maine’s 16 counties are high enough that mask wearing is recommended indoors for all people.