The free classes through Lewiston’s Parks and Recreation Department are held every Monday in September at Simard-Payne Memorial Park.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Abbott Labs sued for alleged ADA, human rights and whistleblower protection violations
Two former employees say the Scarborough plant failed to accommodate their disabilities and created a hostile work environment after they outed the company for pushing out defective COVID-19 tests.
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Posted inCommunity, Connections
Farmington hospital to hold Galentine’s Event Feb. 13
This community-focused gathering brings together women-oriented health services.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
A PFAS-free fire suppressant made with Maine wood could fight wildfires
The chemical-free extinguisher could move to the market — and onto firefighting airplanes — quickly. But getting it certified will take time and money.
Posted inMaine
Here’s what you need to know about bird flu
There have been no human cases reported yet in Maine, and 66 cases across the U.S., according to the CDC.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
CDC confirms first severe human case of bird flu in U.S.
A resident of southwestern Louisiana has been hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu linked to a backyard flock.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
Sen. Collins helps usher another Alzheimer’s bill into law
The Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Reauthorization Act of 2024, which was signed into law Wednesday, renews and expands federal funding opportunities for dementia care and support.
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Milk chocolate or dark? The answer could affect your risk of diabetes.
A new study published Wednesday is one of the few to specifically compare dark and milk chocolate.
Posted inNation / World
As more older adults live alone, resources are cropping up to help them
There are several Facebook groups for solo agers, as well as in-person groups springing up across the country, conferences and webinars, a national clearinghouse of resources and an expanding array of books on the topic.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Single bird flu mutation could let it latch easily to human cells, study finds
The potential mutation would allow the avian influenza virus sweeping through cattle herds to attach to a receptor protein on the surface of our cells.