Your wallet just got smarter!
Presented by Machias Savings Bank The days of lugging around a wallet are quickly making the move into history books. Since the introduction of mobile technology and Internet of Things (IoT), we find...
View ArticleSabre Yachts, Back Cove Yachts continue Maine’s boat-building heritage
“Fierce Maine pride” a key material for boat builders It’s not enough to say that yacht owners love their yachts, according to Bentley Collins. For many yacht owners, boating is a way of life. “People...
View ArticleWhat you should know about mental health and aging
With the aging of post baby boomers our country’s population of elderly has risen dramatically, particularly in Maine. Maine.gov reports that 14% of Maine’s population is age 65 or above. Projections...
View ArticleSt. Joseph Healthcare introduces life-saving 3D Mammography
St. Joseph Healthcare has introduced 3D Mammography, the latest advance in breast imaging, at its Regional Breast Care Center in Bangor. “This will make a huge difference in how breast cancer is...
View ArticleEMMC offers leading-edge technology to detect, diagnose breast cancer
More than 1,600 Maine women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, according to the CDC. Fortunately, new leading-edge technology is available at Eastern Maine Medical Center to improve early...
View ArticlePrepare for new school year with this back-to-school checklist
As summer vacation winds down, thoughts turn from beach days to readying for a new school year. To-do lists include many of the typical tasks that precede going back to the classroom: shopping for new...
View ArticleBehavioral Health Homes: A New Approach to Whole Health
Today the practice of “whole person care” is more important than ever. While it can be difficult to sort out exactly where we’re at emotionally, our bodies are always giving us clues. Physical tension,...
View ArticleAutism Awareness: April and Every Month of the Year
April is autism awareness month but building awareness throughout the year is important to improve our understanding of this ubiquitous condition. While social awareness has been increasing over the...
View ArticleThe Impact of Mental Illness and Addiction on Families
There is little emphasis on the challenges faced by family members when a loved one is struggling with mental illness or addiction. Addiction and untreated mental illness creates a high level of stress...
View ArticleThe relationship between childhood trauma and overall health
Clinical experts in Maine like Rebecca Hoffmann Frances, LMFT, Director of Clinical Innovation at Maine Behavioral Healthcare, are examining the relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences...
View ArticleThe innovative program that is inspiring Maine’s future ecologists
Walking down a beach in Saco on a summer day, you might expect to see beachcombers or (if it’s not too chilly) a few sunbathers. But thanks to The Ecology School, a cutting-edge experiential science...
View ArticleHow Poland Spring is jumpstarting STEM education in Maine
Brookie Buddies is a half-year-long program that gives kids a tankful of trout to grow, learn about, and eventually release in a ceremony each May.
View Article3 reasons why Maine needs STEM education
Maine sees 24 trillion gallons of rain annually – and scientists think Maine is likely to get even rainier due to climate change.
View ArticleThe Epidemic of Teen Depression in Maine
The prevalence of depression among Maine teenagers is a rising health concern. Above the national average, Maine’s rate of Major Depressive Episode (MDE) among adolescents aged 12-17 is 11.2% compared...
View ArticleKids changing the future of the Gulf of Maine
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