DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently heard about a new treatment for erectile dysfunction using shockwave therapy. Has there been enough research to know if it works? Can you comment on this and any other treatments besides pills? — D.P. ANSWER: Male erectile function relies on multiple systems. First, the man must have interest and be […]
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Collins, King to offer keynotes at Jay, Turner adult ed graduations
Adult education graduations tend to receive little attention. This year, two rural programs will be thrust into the spotlight because Maine’s two U.S. senators have agreed to speak to graduates. Sen. Angus King will give the keynote speech to adult education graduates at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay on May 31. A day later, […]
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H.S. roundup: Winthrop wins two against Telstar
WINTHROP — Maguire Anuszewski and Cam Wood combined to keep Telstar quiet in a Class C South baseball doubleheader Tuesday. Anuszewski shut out the Rebels 1-0 in game one, then Wood scattered two runs on three hits in Winthrop’s 10-2 win in game two. Both games were scheduled for five innings. The Ramblers (6-4) scored […]
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Former Auburn mayor Jonathan LaBonte resigns quietly from LePage’s Cabinet
A former Auburn mayor who had become a policy adviser to Gov. Paul LePage quietly resigned from the governor’s Cabinet last month, and the administration is not saying much about his departure. Jonathan P. LaBonte stepped down from his $112,000-a-year job as director of the Office of Policy and Management on April 10. The office’s website […]
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Retiring Cayer passing Mountain Valley torch to Danylik
Tom Danylik, left, addresses Regional School Unit 10 directors recently in Rumford. They hired him as assistant principal and athletic director for Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, starting July 1. (Sun Journal file photo) RUMFORD — Al Cayer won’t stop actively rooting for Mountain Valley teams next fall, even though it will be the […]
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New Gloucester treatment facility gets OK from planners
NEW GLOUCESTER — Day One of South Portland received unanimous approval Tuesday from the Planning Board to open a 12-bed, residential substance abuse treatment facility. The former home and law office at 934 Intervale Road will serve males between ages 14 and 20, and replace a similar facility in Hollis. The decision followed months of deliberations, public […]
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Boys' lacrosse: Late rally lifts Gardiner past Maranacook/Winthrop
Gardiner Area High School’s Tanner Hebert, front, is blocked by the Maranacook/Winthrop’s Will Colvin during a lacrosse match Tuesday in Gardiner. (Andy Molloy/Kennebec Journal) GARDINER – Gardiner boys lacrosse coach K.C. Johnson has stressed the message all season to his slow-starting team. You want to play well late, he’s been telling them, and peak at […]
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Tennis Notebook: Mt. Blue boys' finding their groove as the playoffs loom ahead
The Mt. Blue boys’ tennis team is on a hot streak, having won its past five matches. To win in team tennis, you have have depth, and that’s what the Cougars have this season. The winning streak started with a victory against Cony on May 4. Last week they defeated Hampden Academy, Bangor and Brunswick […]
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Two win Nursing Excellence Award
FARMINGTON — In coordination with National Nurses’ Week, Franklin Memorial Hospital recognized Sharon Fournier, RN, and Judy Ridley, CNA, as winners of the organization’s seventh annual Excellence in Nursing Award. The award was established to recognize contributions by FMH nurses who support the advancement of nursing. Fournier and Ridley were two of nine nominees, who included Pam Carlton, […]
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Poet to speak at Giant Book Sale
FARMINGTON — Local poet and elementary school teacher Sarah Carlson, will present at the Literacy Volunteers Giant Annual Book Sale and Festival on Saturday, May 19, at 11 a.m. at the Farmington Elks Lodge on School Street in West Farmington. Admission is free. Carlson will discuss how writing poetry and taking photographs has become an […]