Recent Stories
Earth Day 2013: How to get rid of e-waste
The Atwood family has a hard time getting rid of stuff. We still have our first computer — an iMac Plus. Yes, we are loyal Apple fans. We took our daughters to DC during April [...]
Bark For Life: More than just a walk in the park
Julz and Bella, meant for each other Julz Poirier invites all dog owners in Greater Portland who have been touched by cancer to join her and Bella, her beloved dalmatian, [...]
Brain Injury: From Surviving to Thriving
Hilary Zayed had to reinvent herself after she fell off her horse several years ago and suffered a traumatic brain injury. She used to be a teacher.
A Streetcar Named Desire: Let’s Talk About Domestic Violence
The play “A Streetcar Named Desire” is full of examples of domestic violence, but when Tennessee Williams wrote it in 1947, domestic violence was not a topic most people discussed, even when it was happening [...]
What is Mesothelioma?
No doubt you've seen commercials about mesothelioma and that there are several law firms in the country eager to represent victims. Have you ever met someone with mesothelioma?
Promising Hepatitis C Treatment
Last year, I wrote about a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that all baby boomers born between 1945 and 1965 get a one-time blood test for Hepatitis C. The reason [...]