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Acadia Makes List Of National Parks For Visitors To Use Tick Caution
Acadia Makes List Of National Parks For Visitors To Use Tick Caution
Acadia Makes List Of National Parks For Visitors To Use Tick Caution
This is probably no surprise to you if you live in the state of Maine but here it is. If you are planning to spend your summer at Acadia National Park you need to plan as if you are heading into the Maine woods and that means ' tick repellent' Fact is many parks on the east coast have come up positive for the little devils that can contaminate their host with Lyme Disease...
Maine Kids are Back on the Field, What You Should Know About Concussions.
Maine Kids are Back on the Field, What You Should Know About Concussions.
Maine Kids are Back on the Field, What You Should Know About Concussions.
Contact sports can result in head injuries and concussions. A blow, jolt or violent shaking of the head can lead to the brain's normal functions being affected. Not all concussions result in a loss of consciousness, so it's important to get checked out after any form of head trauma...
Want To Live Longer? Move To Portland, Maine
Want To Live Longer? Move To Portland, Maine
Want To Live Longer? Move To Portland, Maine
A new study just released from Stanford, MIT, Harvard, McKinsey, and the U.S. Treasury looks at what are America's longest-living cities. The study, published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, used income versus life expectancy in a sample involving more than 1.4 billion person-year observations of Americans between the ages of 40 to 76. After comparing the taxes people earned t
Can Reverse Psychology Work On A Dog, Yup [Video/Poll]
Can Reverse Psychology Work On A Dog, Yup [Video/Poll]
Can Reverse Psychology Work On A Dog, Yup [Video/Poll]
Funny thing about this video is most of us can't understand a thing this doggie genius is saying with the exception of "no". Still you will understand exactly what he is doing and how he is doing it and you'll be amazed at the results. Would Reverse Psychology Work On Your Dog...
Miss USA Maine + Renee Want You to Know About Reproductive Health
Miss USA Maine + Renee Want You to Know About Reproductive Health
Miss USA Maine + Renee Want You to Know About Reproductive Health
When Ali Clair of China was in the office recently talking about being the new Miss Maine USA, I learned that in this contest the contestants do not pick their platform, but the overall Miss USA Pageant has its charitable alliances with organizations dedicated to raising awareness for breast and ovarian cancer. Whether it’s encouraging women to get a mammogram or advocating for more ovarian cancer
The 3 Biggest Mistakes People Make in the Gym
The 3 Biggest Mistakes People Make in the Gym
The 3 Biggest Mistakes People Make in the Gym
Every week, Coach Rick Scarpulla answers questions from readers and gives advice about strength training and fitness. This week, we had a question of our own, so we asked Rick "what are the biggest mistakes people make in the gym?" He pointed out the three most common and suggestions on how to fix those errors fast... Read More ...
St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Gives Removed Rib to Daughter
St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Gives Removed Rib to Daughter
St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Gives Removed Rib to Daughter
It's a little strange to lose a body part. But that's what happened to St. Louis Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter when surgeons removed one of his ribs in an attempt to alleviate pressure that was running up his pitching arm. After the surgery Carpenter was presented with the bone, and he knew just what to do with it:
A Leeds, Maine Site Has Been Added to the U.S. EPA List of New Hazardous Waste Sites
A Leeds, Maine Site Has Been Added to the U.S. EPA List of New Hazardous Waste Sites
A Leeds, Maine Site Has Been Added to the U.S. EPA List of New Hazardous Waste Sites
Leeds Metal, an abandoned scrap metal facility in Leeds, Maine has been added to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) list of new hazardous waste sites. They have been determined to pose public health and environmental risks to the National Priorities List for cleanup under the Superfund program.
Reason 2,423,877 to Quit Smoking: It Ruins Sleepy Time
Reason 2,423,877 to Quit Smoking: It Ruins Sleepy Time
Reason 2,423,877 to Quit Smoking: It Ruins Sleepy Time
As the surgeon general helpfully details on every pack of cigarettes, there are many health problems associated with smoking. But here's a new one: Smoking can cause restless nights. German researchers surveyed the sleep habits of 1,100 smokers and 1,200 non-smokers...
Is Sneezing Into Your Elbow the Healthy Thing to Do?
Is Sneezing Into Your Elbow the Healthy Thing to Do?
Is Sneezing Into Your Elbow the Healthy Thing to Do?
Most of us have been taught to cover our mouths when we cough or sneeze, but for the last five years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been trying to persuade kids to cover their convulsive expulsions with their elbows, instead of using their hands.