By Dr. Oren Gersten Americans spend more on health care than any other nation. Consumers often feel powerless to control the costs associated with health care. Many doctors are not much help... Read more
By Mary Alice Scott As a community, we seem to value local business more than ever before. We recognize that locally owned, independent businesses shape our community (and contribute 3x as m... Read more
By Hilary Maxim Audiologists are the ear doctors of the medical world. Through various tests, they can diagnose and treat hearing loss as well as identify other issues that might arise along... Read more
By Kelly Merrill Twenty-two people were arrested on June 22nd at a protest calling for the conversion of Bath Iron Works from a weapons manufacturing facility into one that builds sustainabl... Read more
By Mary Alice Scott With June’s arrival, fun in the sun is on everyone’s mind. Throughout the year, we encourage our community to “Shift to Local” and spend more of your dollars at local, in... Read more
By Kelly F. Merrill The harm reduction movement is creating a buzz in Portland with its compassionate and evidence-based approach to addressing the opioid crisis. Last week the Coalition for... Read more
By Pamela Shaw The morning after the Harbor View Park Spring Work Day this year, two mallard ducks turned up, checking out the watercourse just above the new orchard. We’re hoping the ducks,... Read more
By Pamela Shaw Some invasive species of plants in our area are old timers, familiar to many, such as Asiatic Bittersweet, Japanese Barberry, and Multiflora Rose. Others are newcomers, with... Read more
