Nationally, there was an 85% decrease in breast cancer screenings, 75% decline in colon cancer screenings, 74% decrease in prostate cancer screenings and 56% decrease in lung cancer screenings in April 2020 compared to the same time period in 2019.
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Frustrating bridge work in Windham should wrap up next week
Drivers will be able to resume normal commutes along Route 115 after three weeks of complaints about traffic and recklessness.
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Windham taking steps to attract more affordable housing
Planning director: People who work in town can’t afford to live there.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Improvements in the works for Prides Corner intersection
Funding to fix the troublesome Brook Street and Route 302 intersection will come from developers, city, state and federal funding.
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‘People absolutely loving’ new basketball courts at Windham park
The two courts are part of the second phase of additions to the Community Park next to the public safety building.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster
New Gloucester’s Mrs. Maine wins another crown
Misty Coolidge will use her platform as USA United Service Ambassador to promote awareness about hunger around the country.
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Standish puts brakes on new community center again
High construction costs and other factors mean the proposed center likely won’t go to voters in November.
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Annual Antique and Classic Boat and Car Show next week in Naples
The Mountainview Woodies Classic Boat Club will host their 28th Annual Antique and Classic Boat and Car Show and related events next week.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Southern and Midcoast Maine colleges prepare for vaxxed students’ in-person return
Several Maine colleges, including the University of New England, University of Southern Maine, Bowdoin, Southern Maine Community College and Saint Joseph’s, are requiring students to be vaccinated.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Lobster Week: Puffed-up lobster a versatile twist on a local delicacy
Editor’s Note: The Maine Lobster Festival, traditionally held around the first weekend in August, has been canceled for a second straight year, so the Masthead Maine family of newspapers decided to give the state a week of lobster coverage to help our readers enjoy our state’s iconic food. Do you remember your first taste of […]