Recently at our house it was every man (and dog) for themselves. The three adults living in our household got, well, something nasty.The first to fall ill was my husband. He stayed home from work on a Thursday with what seemed to be a severe cold. It escalated quickly into a croupy cough with body […]

One of the leading causes of death across the U.S. is suicide.  In Maine, suicide follows unitentional injury as the No. 2 cause of youth deaths, according to the website www.maine.gov/ suicide/about/data/index.htm. About 20 youths commit suicide each year.  How to help Every person who threatens to commit suicide should be taken seriously. If someone […]

There is no doubt that Roland Melcher is reigning royalty at Brunswick Recreation Department’s indoor walking track.  “I plan to be here several times each week,” explained Roland Melcher, 81, quick to add that his wife, Joan, joins him most days. “We just make it a part of our daily plan. Walking is the easy part.”  He […]