Once properly diagnosed, thyroid disease can be treated in many ways. (NAPSI)—An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease.1 During January, recognized as Thyroid Awareness Month, YARAL Pharma is raising awareness of thyroid disease, particularly hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Despite its prevalence, […]
The Waterville Opera House (WOH) kicks off its 2025 theatrical season January 31 – February 9, with The Cottage, a hilarious new comedy by Sandy Rustin. This brand-new, side-splitting romp is an outrageous tale of sex, betrayal, and desire. A series of revelations cascades in a domino effect as one woman decides to expose her […]
Kennebec Performing Arts Company resumed rehearsals the week of January 26 in preparation for its spring concerts, which are scheduled for May 2 and 3. KPAC welcomes experienced and committed musicians to join the groups, with open enrollment continuing through February. From the rehearsal process through the seasonal performances, the KPAC groups aim for the […]
Erskine Academy invites all eighth-grade students and their parents from the surrounding communities to attend the 8th Grade Open House, on Wednesday, February 26, at 6:30 p.m., in the gym. All incoming freshmen and their parents are highly encouraged to participate in this event, as registration materials will be available and information about the course […]
ROBERT E. KNOWLES UNITY – Robert “Bob” Elwood Knowles, 90, passed peacefully at his home in Unity, Saturday January 11, 2025. Bob was born in Winslow, on April 15, 1934, to Marian (Booker) and Guy Elwood “Ed” Knowles. At a young age, Bob and his brother moved to Hartland to be raised by their grandparents. […]
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), in Manchester, New Hampshire, congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2024 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December. Ascher ter Kuile, of Vassalboro, Rebecca Cherish, Blake Laweryson, of North Anson, River Garling, of Madison, Zachary Eggen, of LIBERTY, Allison Nickerson, of Fairfield, Jacob […]
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust has been recognized by Newsweek as one of “America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions” for the second consecutive year. The bank and its branches received a five-out-of-five star rating and were selected from among 9,170 financial institutions across the country based on a combination of factors including financial health, […]
Monica Wilcox Charette, of Oakland, has been named 2025 Maine Mother of the Year. Charette will be recognized and represent Maine at the 90th National Convention of American Mothers, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in April, where one honoree will be named American Mother of the Year. A native of Aroostook County, Charette is a […]
Karyne Jones says it’s a good thing the CDC now recommends that everyone over 50 get a pneumococcal vaccine. (NAPSI)—Good news for those Americans over the age of 50 (and the people who care about them): You now have access to vaccines to stop the spread of pneumococcal disease, or pneumonia. The change comes by […]