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Harpswell to hold blood drive in honor of 8-year-old cancer patient

by Kathleen O'Brien September 24, 2020

To sign up for an appointment to donate blood, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter keyword “Adelynn.”

Op-eds, Opinion

Rep. Gramlich: Access to well water testing is a public health necessity

by Rep. Lori Gramlich and Dr. Sydney Sewall Special to the Press Herald February 7, 2020February 6, 2020

Infants and children are most vulnerable to the harmful effects of prolonged exposure.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Prostate cancer is not ‘the good cancer’

by Sandy and Ole Jaeger Special to the Press Herald February 3, 2020February 3, 2020

It is wrong to presume that any cancer is anything but a fearful occurrence in one’s life.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Cancer isn’t the only thing that’s killing Americans

by Max Nisen Bloomberg Opinion January 14, 2020January 13, 2020

Big drops in cancer mortality rates are worth celebrating, but they stand in sharp contrast with many persistent and worrisome health trends.

Health, Nation & World

Study finds no strong sign linking baby powder and cancer

by LINDSEY TANNER Associated Press January 7, 2020January 7, 2020

Thousands of lawsuits by women claim asbestos in the talc powder caused their ovarian cancer.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Some of us actually need painkillers. Can doctors ease up on us?

by Amber Petrovich Special to The Washington Post November 30, 2019November 29, 2019

In this era of epic prescription-opioid abuse, many physicians seem to view all patients as potential abusers.

Op-eds, Opinion

The Maine Millennial: Losing my locks for a good cause

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal November 24, 2019November 22, 2019

A cosmetologist-cancer survivor in South Portland will turn my 16-inch ponytail into a wig for a woman going through chemo.

The Forecaster

Falmouth Town Hall goes purple for pancreatic cancer

November 11, 2019

FALMOUTH — November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and the town is taking part in the Light the Night Purple event to raise awareness. Every weeknight throughout November purple electric candles will illuminate the windows at Town Hall. Pancreatic cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. and Maine is among the […]