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Northern Light Health glows red for American Heart month

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. While education and technological advancements have helped increase awareness and survivorship, thousands of Mainers have lost friends or loved ones to cardiovascular disease. In support of those whose lives have been affected by cardiovascular disease in our communities, and for those who are […]

OBITUARIES for Thursday, February 1, 2024

KENNETH E. SYLVESTER WINSLOW – Kenneth (Kenny) Elwood Sylvester, 56, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta. Kenneth was born November 12, 1967, to Ralph and Julie Sylvester. Kenny was a lifelong resident of the Abbott Road, in Winslow. He loved to fish, work in the woods, fly […]

Kennebec Performing Arts Company is looking for conductors

With the recent retirement of its longtime leader, Charles T. Milazzo, the Kennebec Performing Arts Company (KPAC) board of directors is accepting applications for conductors of its three groups. KPAC is a regional, nonprofit music performance organization that includes a jazz band, a chorus, and a wind ensemble comprised of local musicians of all ages […]

FOR YOUR HEALTH: Six Heart-Healthy Foods for Seniors

The National Institute on Aging reports that individuals who are 65 or older are more likely than younger people to have cardiovascular-related issues like heart disease, high blood pressure, strokes, heart attacks, or heart failure. The American Heart Association states that eating a heart-healthy diet is one of the best ways (along with exercise) to help reduce the risk of heart disease and promote heart health. […]