We continue our month long series on the services provided by the American Red Cross. The Red Cross is always in need of blood, platelet and plasma donations. But as Shawn Cunningham reports during this present day pandemic PLASMA donations have become an even more URGENT NEED than ever before.
Continuing with our updates from representatives, tonight we hear from David McCrea of District 148 on what bills he has been working on and how important they are to him. Here’s Megan Cole.
Proper nutrition is vital to a healthy life. But how do we make sure that we are getting the nutrition needed to prevent medical conditions like diabetes? Megan Cole has more on changes you can make to have a better, healthier lifestyle.
Every 15 seconds someone in the US needs a platelet donation. Shawn Cunningham reports on the importance of PLATELETS and why THESE donations are even more needed than blood.
Avalanches...something we don’t think about often in Maine, but they do happen here. Megan Cole spoke with a ranger from Baxter State Park on how often avalanches occur and how you can stay safe.
More than 1.5 million cancer diagnosis’ are made each year in the United States. 8,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in Maine alone. So, what measures can we take to lower our risk of being diagnosed with cancer? News source 8 reporter Megan Cole has more on ways to lower your risk.
February is Children’s Dental Health Month. The month is dedicated to teaching children how to maintain better oral health. Megan Cole has the story on how children can keep their smile bright and shiny.
Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah said Monday during an appearance on Maine Public that the use of multiple platforms has helped swiftly vaccinate older resident
According to Madawaska police, 63 year old Louise Gorneault of Grand Isle, was traveling west on Main street when she lost control of her vehicle and struck a utility pole.
Aroostook County has 2 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total since the outbreak began to 1,254. Maine CDC is reporting 143 new cases in the state. There have been 2 new deaths, bringing that total to 658.
Northern Maine Community College has been named as one of the top nursing programs in Maine. Megan Cole spoke with the chair for nursing and allied health on what this accomplishment means to the college.
After six years of work the Valley Unified Regional School project will no longer be happening. The project had approval of $110 million in state funding to build a new school.
The St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce & Tourism has announced the cancellation of the 2021 Top O’ Maine Trade Show and changes to other festivities, citing Covid restrictions as the reason.
