Before they stepped off the Mayflower, in November 1620, the male passengers, led by William Bradford, signed a Compact guaranteeing to each other that they would make, abide by, and enforce their own laws, thereby, creating America’s ‘First Constitution’. America ‘the land of the free and the brave’ was born that day. On November 11, […]
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust has announced the Honor a Veteran contest, an online campaign that gives community members the opportunity to nominate a veteran or active service member who they feel deserves recognition for their dedication to our country. One nominee will be selected to receive $1,000 cash and a $1,000 donation to a […]
Daylight saving time ended on November 3 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms. “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half as you only have about two minutes to safely get out,” said John Montes, regional disaster officer, American Red Cross Northern New […]
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is thrilled to announce the launch of a comprehensive dementia care training program in rural Maine. This project, funded in full by the Health Resources and Services Administration HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1.33 million, aims to improve access […]
An alliance of experts brings hope to people suffering visual function loss. (NAPSI)—If you or someone you care for is ever among the millions of people in the United States who suffer from a loss of visual function as the result of stroke, concussion, traumatic brain injury and other illnesses and conditions, there’s information you […]
The National Center for Agricultural Literacy (NCLA) recently launched its Certified Agricultural Literacy Educator program is designed for K-12 educators, through the University of Utah. Performing Artist “Conjuring” Carroll Chapman was awarded a scholarship grant to attend the pilot training, to provide peer reviewed input on the developed curriculum. NCLA promotes agricultural literacy through research, […]
Northern Light Primary Care, in Unity, welcomes Jennifer Fitzpatrick, physician assistant, to their team. Jennifer is welcoming new patients and will be providing routine wellness exams, chronic disease maintenance, acute/sick visits, and in-office procedures. With a bachelor of science degree in exercise science from the University of Southern Maine and a master of medical science […]
Northern Light Health announces that Tricia Costigan has stepped down from her role as president of Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood, effective immediately. Randy Clark will assume leadership of both organizations in tandem with his role as president of Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital. Randy is also a senior vice […]
AARP Maine announced recently that North Anson resident, Pamela Partridge, is the winner of the 2024 Andrus Award named in honor of AARP’s founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus. The Andrus Award celebrates and honors those who make a difference in the lives of others, and it is the most prestigious and visible award AARP presents […]
by Lauren Panoff When it comes to feeling healthy and refreshed, prioritizing sleep is non-negotiable. But whether it’s falling asleep, staying asleep, or feeling rested in the morning, we all experience challenges from time to time. There are some simple habits most of us know can make it easier to get a good night’s sleep […]