Maine facilities lack space for those with dementia
The elderly man was brought to the emergency room late at night, agitated, confused and angry. He swore loudly at his distressed wife and other family members. He grabbed and hit at the nurses, his old hands still strong and capable of inflicting pain.
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Ex-altar boy gets time in crack deal:
I would like to add a bit of un-PC commentary. First, why are we dragging Catholics in on this? The liberal media knew it would sucker you in, just ...
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I would like to add a bit of un-PC commentary. First, why are we dragging Catholics in on this? The liberal media knew it would sucker you in, just ...continuedR. M Nixxon of Downeast, Maine
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Several sports teams beginning preseason
By Ryan McLaughlin, BDN | August 19, 2008The hot days of summer may be winding down, but it surely felt like a true mid-August morning as high school football, soccer, field hockey, cross country and volleyball teams around the state joined their counterparts in Aroostook County in kicking off preseason practices Monday.
Ellsworth venue offers simulcast of opera from the Big Apple
By Michael Dabrieo, BDN | August 19, 2008The Grand theater in Ellsworth is adding opera to its repertoire. The 70-year-old theater will show live performances from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City through its "The Met: Live in HD" program.
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