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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Portland’s oldest house of worship in period of transition
The First Parish Church is looking for a new minister for the first time in more than a decade.
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Alleys to get artistic touch through new Portland Downtown program
AARP grant funding to add art, lights and greenery to reinvigorate alleys across the city.
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Portland Community Squash Center wants to up its game
A planned expansion would include two additional squash courts, a cafe, community kitchen and space to hold meetings, lectures, potlucks or open mike nights.
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Preble Street challenges landlords to house 100 vets by Veterans Day
Preble Street is teaming up with other veteran service organizations and landlords to find permanent housing for 100 homeless veterans over the next three months.
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Regatta fundraiser hopes to increase families’ access to sailing
SailMaine seeks $40,000 to introduce New Mainers, underprivileged children and people with disabilities to the sport.
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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.
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Portland group aims to raise kids’ awareness of public art
A coloring book created by the Portland Public Art Committee is being expanded this year to include illustrations of several more of the city’s art pieces.
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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 […]