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New Research Emerges For Parkinson’s

(NewsUSA) – People often believe the myth that Parkinson’s disease only afflicts the elderly, but research indicates that a growing number of middle-aged adults are developing the neurodegenerative disorder. The National Parkinson Foundation reports that 10 percent of people with Parkinson’s are diagnosed before age 40. Although there are effective ways to deal with the […]

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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Shannon Emily Durham, 44, of Biddeford and formerly of Wells, died suddenly on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Southern Maine Medical Center. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Wells Harbor Gazebo, 208 Sanford Road, Wells. In case of rain, the service […]

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Bullpen helps Sanford

SANFORD — After his first outing of the season, when he gave up three runs and picked up the loss in a 4-1 defeat to Plymouth June 8, Mainers reliever Stephen Fortuna said he “just wanted to turn the page” when his second chance to take the mound came. On Monday night, Fortuna did just […]

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Grass is the Earth’s living carpet

At first glance, it’s only grass, the lush, thick growth that forms a living carpet across our front lawns, playgrounds and golf courses. But as with all else in nature, there is a lot more going on behind the scenes than is evident at first glance. And pulling up a single grass plant provides all […]

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More Americans choosing generic drugs

(BPT) – Have you ever gone to fill a prescription and the pharmacist asks if you’d like the generic version of the medication, perhaps reminding you that it is at a considerable cost savings over the brand-named drug? Or you’re told that your insurance will only cover the generic equivalent of what your doctor has […]

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Bullpen helps Sanford

Sanford left-hander Nick Poore throws a pitch during the second inning of the Mainers’ 4-3 victory over the New Bedford Bay Sox on Monday night at Goodall Park. Poore threw five innings of three-hit ball, giving up just one unearned run to pick up the win. (CAMERON DUNBAR/Journal Tribune)