In a year when we have not been able to gather with family and friends as we used to, our trail system can bring us together safely.
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Posted inHealth
COVID-19 inpatients increasing rapidly, especially at hospitals in central and eastern Maine
MaineGeneral in Augusta, the state’s busiest hospital for coronavirus, hits an all-time peak.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: We can’t ignore wildfires’ dangers to people with chronic illnesses
My autoimmune disease symptoms are flaring uncontrollably from the smoke, and I’m not alone in my plight.
Posted inLocal & State
Despite viral, environmental setbacks, Canaan farm sells pumpkins to benefit Make-A-Wish
The Ring family farm is selling pumpkins, with all proceeds helping Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine, in the face of the challenges of the pandemic and drought.
Posted inMorning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
As central Maine schools reopen, kinks and lessons but no major reopening obstacles
Students are adapting to new health and safety rules as in-person instruction resumes amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maeghan Maloney: Teens and young adults need to know the dangers of vaping
A lot of young people aren’t aware that vape and e-cigarette products pose a serious threat to their health.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine CDC reports 14 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths
When accounting for cases subtracted from previous days, Maine had a net of 7 more cases Monday, and the number of hospitalizations remains low.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council, mayor debate merit of mask wearing
The City Council on Tuesday voted 4-3 to urge businesses to encourage customers and employees to wear face coverings.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. notifies UN it will withdraw from World Health Organization
The move won’t take effect until next year, meaning it could be rescinded under a new administration, or if circumstances change.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Rejection of LGBTQ youth can be fatal
It is time for older folks to accept young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning.