Healthy Living for ME is offering several leader trainings in March for Mainers interested in volunteering with the organization as a workshop leader. Community organizations can have their staff and/or volunteers participate in the leader trainings. “If you’re passionate about health and wellness, leading workshops with Healthy Living for ME is a great way to […]
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Healthy Living for ME plans February workshops
Healthy Living for ME has announced the organization’s February schedule of workshops for Mainers. Available statewide — with in-person, virtual and telephonic options — the workshops address a variety of health needs such as diabetes, arthritis, chronic pain, and many other chronic or ongoing conditions. The workshops are free and low-cost and are open to […]
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Pursuit of the fursuit: The joys of being furry and making furfriends
Maine ‘furries’ talk about the fun, friendship and freedom that come from letting your inner animal out.
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Athletic directors are feeling the strain of the pandemic
A demanding, high-stress job to begin with has become more complex and emotionally charged.
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Brunswick association to kick off Fuel Your Love Month
The Maine Energy Marketers Association in Brunswick, in conjunction with Maine’s heating fuel retailers and WGME CBS 13, is putting the finishing touches on its annual Fuel Your Love Month which provides heating fuel to deserving Mainers. Running all of February, the association will invite Mainers to nominate someone in need to receive 100 gallons […]
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Network partners with Maine CDC in diabetes prevention efforts
Healthy Living for ME is partnering with the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention to help pharmacists provide their patients with more resources to prevent diabetes. Data from 2018 indicates that 10% of Maine’s population has diabetes and another 8% are aware they have prediabetes, according to a news release from the network. “We […]
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Snowstorm gives a needed boost to region’s snowmobile season
The snowmobile season across northern New England is finally kicking into gear thanks to last week’s snowstorm that dumped more than a foot of snow.
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Aroma Joe’s marks Veterans Day with free coffee for all US vets
SOUTH PORTLAND — Aroma Joe’s is observing Veterans Day with a free 24 oz. drink for all veterans. “Giving back to the community is a critical part of Aroma Joe’s mission and we are honored to have the opportunity to honor U.S. Veterans with a free cup of coffee,” said Carrie Riley, Chief Marketing Officer, […]
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Local Wreaths Across America fundraiser kicks off Veterans Day
Remembrance wreaths will be distributed at the local veterans’ cemeteries in Augusta, Chelsea on National Wreaths Across America Day, Saturday, Dec. 17.
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Mainely Character welcomes scholarship applications
PORTLAND — Mainely Character is accepting applications for scholarships for Maine high school seniors graduating in 2022 and planning to attend a post-secondary school. Mainely Character, which plans to award at least 10 $5,000 scholarships, has been awarding them to students of character since 2001, according to the all-volunteer organization. Each year, more than 200 […]