Americans are facing an epidemic of overweight children. Among children and adolescents, an estimated 16.9 percent are obese, according to the National Health and Nutrition Survey. Overweight children suffer from being teased and from the resulting poor self-esteem. They may also avoid sports or have trouble succeeding in them. Being overweight can lead to medical […]
February 2012
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Open House: Ripple effect
‘The Wave House’ in Cape Elizabeth takes its curvy cues from the motion of the ocean.
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Savvy Senior: Lifestyle changes may help, but if heartburn persists, visit doctor without delay
DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: Is heartburn considered to be an uncomfortable inconvenience or a symptom of a more serious problem? I’ve had mild heartburn for years, but it has gotten worse since I’ve gotten older. What can you tell me and what should I do? — Rolaids Eating Ron DEAR RON: Almost everyone experiences the discomfort […]
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Maine Gardener: Contribute a noble tree to families of the future
Michael Dirr is launching a campaign for noble trees. These are the big ones, the trees you build treehouses in. They provide shade, hold on to carbon dioxide, give off oxygen and reduce water runoff. They are a major weapon in the battle against global warming. Dirr is a god in the horticultural industry. He […]
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Ex-Etiquette: Badmouthing another is never a good idea
Q: Huge dilemma! Yesterday morning I was having a conversation with my sister, and my 11-year-old stepdaughter overheard the conversation, about which she then proceeded to tell her mother. One of the things I said was that her mother was selfish and projecting her feelings about their dad onto them — and that’s not fair, […]
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Allen Afield: Survey says, and results are ready
Over the last 38 years, The Maine Sportsman magazine has conducted a survey that covers hunting, fishing and environmental issues, and the results intrigue politicians, outdoors activists and interested public. In the 2011 survey, 67 percent of the participants thought the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW) should reduce put-and-take trout stockings where fish […]
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Salmon restoration: Maine on the way to making it happen
A Maine biologist’s efforts could lead to a national Atlantic salmon recovery.
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Deirdre Fleming: He’s planning for the future, including winning in a tying contest
Seventh-grader Sam Kenney of Dixmont is heading to Pennsylvania to compete on Saturday, but not for a traveling basketball or hockey team. The 12-year-old is going to the Pennsylvania Fly Tying Championship. Kenney and his father, Bill, will drive 500 miles to Harrisburg, Pa., for Kenney to compete at the event at the Eastern Sports […]
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John Christie: Peak to Peak Challenge offers incentive to explore
Now that virtually every Maine ski area is in full, or nearly full, operation, thanks to a little help from Mother Nature, the arrival of what is traditionally the coldest stretch of the winter from mid-January through mid-February, and the extraordinary work of snow making crews whenever temps have allowed, perhaps it’s time to stretch […]
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Carey Kish: A trek in Europe is well worth the trip
The middle of a Maine winter is a good time to start planning your next big hiking adventure. A solid week on the trail somewhere, maybe two. It takes some doing to put a trip together, so it’s best to get the process going now. The big question always is where to go. There are […]