RUMFORD — Six months after implementing a new patient fall-prevention program, Rumford Hospital has hit a milestone most hospitals dream of reaching. More than 30 employees, ranging from registered nurses and certified nursing assistants to therapy staff and environmental services staff, met in the Rumford Hospital conference room Monday afternoon for a ceremony celebrating 180 […]
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Patriots: Mayo, Ridley sidelined
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — With two wins and two more serious injuries, the New England Patriots are getting back to normal. They’ve regained their usual dominance after the second biggest loss of Tom Brady’s career. They also lost their leading tackler and top rusher to right knee injuries, just as three important players were sidelined […]
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The Hot Corner: Sidelined seniors teach hard lesson
There are things about this adventurous life I’ve chosen that never get comfortable. Working nights and weekends isn’t a problem. I’ve almost learned to embrace the fact that I can never attend a concert, or a sporting event for the sheer purpose of my own amusement, the way everyone else on the planet can. Being […]
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Three injured, including 3-year-old girl, when pickup strikes car in Paris
PARIS — Two adults and a 3-year-old girl were transported to Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway on Sunday after their car was struck on the driver’s side by a pickup truck. Christine Dumont, 47, Wesley Miller, 19, and a three-year old girl— addresses unknown — were taken from the scene of the collision at approximately […]
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Trees keep teens, car from plunging into lake
RANGELEY PLANTATION — Two teenagers were injured Thursday afternoon after the vehicle there were riding in went off South Shore Drive and struck trees. The trees were the only thing that kept the car from plunging into Rangeley Lake, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said. Alexandra Kiser, 16, of Rangeley was driving a 2006 […]
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Accidents focus attention on Maine’s golf cart rules
PORTLAND (AP) — Two serious accidents involving golf carts — neither occurring on a golf course — are leading to questions about safety and inspection rules for the vehicles in Maine. The Portland Press Herald (http://bit.ly/13zUun7 ) reported that while golf carts must be registered if they’re used on public roads, there are no unified […]