By Diane Atwood Francine Schrock’s new business opportunity was pure happenstance. The 47-year-old South Portland resident, who holds a bachelor’s degree from Maine College of
Category: Catching Health
Leaving our marks on the world
Catching Health/Diane Atwood I’m a fine arts student at the University of Southern Maine. One night after class, I went for a leisurely stroll along
Decade by decade, how to keep your body strong
I try to be active, but I’ve noticed lately that I’m not as quick or as flexible as I used to be. Balance can also
Testing trends: More accurate, less risk
The daughter of a friend of mine is expecting her first baby in June. Thanks to over-the-counter home testing, she knew she was pregnant even
A tense vagina is worth dancing about
Sara Juli is not afraid to tackle personal issues in a public forum. She’s a dance artist who has been creating and performing solo work
Decade by decade, how to keep your body strong
I try to be active, but I’ve noticed lately that I’m not as quick or as flexible as I used to be. Balance can also
Kids’ book does good job with tough subject
When Daniel’s dad tells him his sister Kate has cancer, he doesn’t understand. She doesn’t look sick. “Will she be better Saturday for the parade?”
The shoes fit, but can I wear them?
A while ago, I was browsing in the shoe section at TJ Maxx when a friend spotted me and came over to say hello. But
Out of the mouths of babes
For what seemed like an eternity, but was barely a minute, Shannon Grady’s third-graders at Small School in South Portland had to pair up and
A yearning for asparagus
Ever the optimist, I am cheered by the thought that asparagus season is just around the corner. Thanks to my husband Barry, this wonderful vegetable
