Bangor is quietly gearing up to let health workers drop off clean syringes at home for people in its HIV case management program. This follows a city council committee vote to allow the public health department to seek certification for syringe delivery services. The move comes as HIV cases rise in
Police records show officers repeatedly tried to help a man whose mental health struggles led to increasingly disruptive behavior. Neighbors first flagged concerns in 2021 after he was seen with a gun and acting strangely near his home. Officers responded but couldn’t force treatment or remove his w
On Monday, police in Portland, Maine, began investigating an unexpected death at a local mental health facility. The incident took place at a group home on Woodford Street run by a local organization. While the facility provides housing and support for adults with serious mental health conditions, t
A birthday list can sometimes feel like a time capsule. This week, it’s not just about cakes and candles but about tracing how some faces stay familiar even decades apart. You’ll find names from shows that defined whole eras sitting next to artists whose music still plays in gyms and shopping malls.
Since 2000, shootings in U. S. hospitals have become a serious issue that affects everyone inside. Doctors, nurses, patients, and even family members can face harm from these unpredictable acts. What makes this problem worse is that most people don’t fully realize how often it happens or why it occu
A quiet Portland neighborhood turned into a hive of activity on Monday when police arrived at a local group home just before noon. Emergency responders quickly moved residents out of the building using a fire truck’s ladder after an incident unfolded inside. The house at 503 Woodford Street belongs
A personal chef told a court she was hit and choked by a well-known ex-NFL player during an argument at his home in late 2023. She said the fight started over a party invite she lost unexpectedly, which left her feeling hurt and angry. Their relationship had already been complicated—it began as onli
Baton Rouge Community College just opened a new mental health hub called The Safe Space. It’s a spot where students can take a break from stress, talk to counselors, or just relax. The college turned an old student life office into this welcoming area, complete with a meditation room and cozy pods f
Vertigo isn’t just about feeling dizzy—it can turn ordinary moments into dangers. One person, Lisa McCully, found out the hard way after years of dealing with a common inner-ear problem called BPPV. One morning, getting up from the couch sent the world spinning so hard she crashed into a table and T
Many women dealing with conditions like PCOS or endometriosis feel ignored or misunderstood by doctors. Since traditional healthcare often fails them, these women turn to online spaces like Reddit for advice. These forums act as support networks, but they aren’t always designed well. Most of them ju
