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County Family Raises Money for SIDS Awareness

County Family Raises Money for SIDS Awareness

| May 16, 2012 | 0 Comments

SIDS, or sudden infant death syndrome, is the leading cause of post-neonatal death in babies in the U.S..  It comes on suddenly and unpredictably and often babies seems healthy before death.  After losing a child to SIDS, one local family decided to turn a tragedy into a way to a way to raise awareness. Kelly [...]

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Shamrock Cafe On “Eats, Treats & Sweets.”

Shamrock Cafe On “Eats, Treats & Sweets.”

| May 15, 2012 | 0 Comments

When your out to lunch or on the go, finding healthy options that are appetizing, can often be a challenge. That’s why on This weeks “Eats, Treats & Sweets” News Source 8 Reporter Randi Nissenbaum is taking up to Houlton for soup, sandwiches and lettuce wraps at The Shamrock Cafe!

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How Old Is Too Old To Breastfeed?

How Old Is Too Old To Breastfeed?

| May 15, 2012 | 0 Comments

If you havent seen the latest Times Magazine cover then you at least have probably heard about it. It pictures a 26 year old woman brest feeding her nearly 4 year old child. News Source 8′s Randi Nissenbaum explains why so many people are talking about it.

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Months of Hard Work Pays Off

Months of Hard Work Pays Off

| May 15, 2012 | 0 Comments

Two Presque Isle High School students have returned from a three day trip they’ll never forget. The 2012 Critical Issues Forum is a chance for students from around the world to discuss various international problems. News Source 8 reporter Jenna Callari caught up with the two students and has more about their experience.

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Area Residents Fight Premature Birth

Area Residents Fight Premature Birth

| May 15, 2012 | 0 Comments

Here’s something to make you think: 1 in 8 babies in Maine are born prematurely. It’s a startling statistic, and something you don’t hear much about. Saturday in Presque Isle, a group of people came together to shed light on this cause. Gina DiPietro has more on the March of Dimes walk.

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