Health

I hate coming to the conclusion that I'm getting older. One year shy of 50, I know I can hear everyone say that isn't old but I'll tell ya, Im starting to feel old especially since social media is buzzing with channel 6's Lee Nelson and his amazing shape...

Spectrum Generations needs your help! Spectrum Generations is looking for volunteers to help with their Meals on Wheels program. From delivering food to making and packaging up meals, no job is too small. With 7 locations throughout the state of Maine, the need is enormous and is needed now more than ever...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to people who may be taking high doses of Benadryl as part of a challenge on TikTok. According to the warning issued by the FDA:  “taking higher than recommended doses of the common over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medicine Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or even death...

Almost 7,000lbs of chicken salad sold at Maine Walmarts being recalled due to dangerous mislabeling.

According to the Facebook page, Loco Races, the registration for L.L.Beans Virtual Flannel Run is now open! What is a Flannel Run, you ask? It's where you get dressed up in your flannel attire and run either a marathon, a half marathon, 10k, or 5k...

About five years ago, I started a whole new lifestyle, and it completely changed my outlook on life. I'd count my steps, track my food intake, and take a peek into my sleep habits all by the coolest wristwatch. That fitness tracking watch eventually died, and so did my ambition...

According to the Kennebec Valley YMCA Facebook page, its that time of year again for their annual Rise and Shine 5k road race. The upcoming 5k road race set to happen September 25th, and it is the 27th year that this fantastic event has been in place...

9/11 Day of Remembrance Blood Drives in Maine

It's time for the second annual Bob Burns Memorial Golf Tournament. We kicked this off last year with Kelly's Cause For Brain Tumors

If you are working remotely already, the island of Bermuda is inviting you to spend the next year with them.

The 2020/2021 school year is knocking on our doorsteps, and parents are scrambling in all directions, just hoping they do what's best for their child/children. We can expect to see some families homeschooling, others will send their kids in for the 50/50 split of in-school instruction and virtual schooling, and then you'll have the families that only school virtually...

How is Summer winding down and coming to an end? Where did these past few months go? Somehow even though the whole world is in a pandemic, it seems that we haven't had the extra time to enjoy the beautiful land where we live. Last night we changed that and took to the woods for a nice sunset walk to the water...

Staying active during a typical year is essential for both your physical and mental health. And, it's even more important to keep your physical and mental health in check during a pandemic. According to the Boys and Girls Clubs and YMCA at the Alfond Youth and Community Center Facebook page, they are hosting a community workout...

Being a human being is hard enough these days, then add being a mom into that mix, and it's nearly impossible not to feel overwhelmed. Daycare, school, sports chauffeur, grocery-getter, and just trying to get dinner on the table is hard to achieve somedays...

As someone who struggles with a mental illness, it doesn't work well with the whole self-isolation. I'll be the first to say that 2020 hasn't been easy on anyone but especially those who have mental illness and substance abuse problems. The suicide rate is too high, and people are continuing to face these demons alone...

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