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Hunger and Obesity: What’s The Connection?

Submitted by Diane Atwood, Catching Health with Diane Atwood

Monday, July 14th, 2014, 4:19pm

Hunger and Obesity: What’s The Connection?

Part two of a series on hunger in Maine.

In America there is an assumption that with girth comes wealth and that people who are food insecure or malnourished are also automatically thin. Let’s remember that food insecurity means lacking reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. Read more ...

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Hike for the Homeless 2014

Submitted by mparent on Monday, April 14th, 11:42 am

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Friday, April 11th, 2014, 11:21am

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Thursday, April 10th, 2014, 2:29pm

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Hike for the Homeless 2014

Submitted by mparent on Thursday, March 20th, 8:51 am

BANGOR, Maine-- The 2014 Hike for the Homeless will be held on Saturday, April 12. Proceeds from the event benefit the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter.

The hike will depart from Bangor High School in Bangor, the Cianchette Building in Brewer, Hampden Academy in Hampden and the Sports Arena in Hermon. All hikers will converge on the Bangor waterfront near the Sea Dog for raffle prizes as well as an opportunity to learn more about the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter.

For more information about the hike and to register, visit the Hike for the Homeless website.