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Terminal illness and cannabis

Monday, March 18, 2019 Wendy E.N. Thomas 0

Last weekend a video circulated on social media showing the police looking through a patient’s belongings in a hospital room. They were there because the patient had told his medical providers he used THC oil to control the pain from his Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. READ MORE

Monarchs donate $5,000 to CMC

Friday, March 15, 2019 Andrew Sylvia 0

Earlier this week, the Manchester Monarchs announced the donation of $5,000 to the CMC Breast Care Center through the team’s charitable division, the Monarchs Care Foundation. READ MORE

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Q4 ‘Casual for a Cause’ contributions go to 3 great causes

Friday, March 15, 2019 Bar Harbor Bank & Trust 0

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is pleased to present donations from its employee-driven charitable giving program, Casual for a Cause. After pooling all contributions from employees and directors collected during fourth quarter 2018, and tallying employee votes for non-profit beneficiaries, a generous gift was delivered to three deserving organizations, one each in NH, VT and Maine. READ MORE

Girl Scouts to collaborate with ARMI/BioFabUSA on STEM initiatives

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains 0

Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains will collaborate in a public-private Manufacturing USA initiative called the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) to increase girls’ awareness and interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for future careers. READ MORE

This, That & Everything is what you’ll find at new Chestnut Street curiosity shop

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Carol Robidoux 0

Josh Wintle and his wife, Jamie, are hoping the public will share their interest in antiques and relics – or whatever they’re looking for – at their new downtown shop, This, That & Everything, 412 Chestnut St. READ MORE

In fight against opioid crisis, Governor’s Task Force endorses ear acupuncture

Monday, March 11, 2019 Elizabeth Ropp & Eric Zulaski 0

Last week, Governor Sununu’s Recovery Task Force showed unanimous support to expand Ear Acupuncture services in New Hampshire. As one of seven task forces that form the Governor’s Commission on Alcohol and Other Drugs, the Recovery Task Force will present their recommendation to the Commission next month. READ MORE

The other side of Daylight Savings Time: Finding your circadian groove

Sunday, March 10, 2019 Carol Robidoux 0

According to the Center for Disease Control, it takes about a week for your body to adjust the changes brought on by Daylight Savings Time, leading to trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, waking up at the right time, and increased traffic accidents on the Monday after “springing ahead.”
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