May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Maine - Know Ticks, No Lyme

Know Ticks, No Lyme

Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in Maine.  May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Maine, so remember to do your tick checks!  With the mild winter, it is never too early to start thinking about tick prevention.

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is cared by Ixodes scapularis (the deer tick).  Maine had a record high number of cases in 2011, with positives occurring in all 16 counties.  Lyme disease is most common among school aged children and middle aged adults.  As the weather begins to get warmer, more ticks will be out in the open.  Most Lyme disease infections in Maine occur during the summer months.

The most common early symptom of Lyme disease is an expanding red rash that occurs 3 – 30 days after being bitten.  Fever, joint, and muscle pains may also occur.  Lyme disease is treatable, and the majority of patients recover after receiving appropriate therapy.

Lyme disease is a preventable illness.  Maine CDC recommends following the “No Ticks 4 ME” approach which includes:

1.   Wear protective clothing

2.   Use an EPA registered repellent http://cfpub.epa.gov/oppref/insect/

3.   Perform daily tick checks

4.   Use caution in tick habitats

Ticks must be attached for at least 24 hours for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease to be transmitted, so prompt removal of ticks is extremely important.  Anyone with a known tick bite, or who spends time in a tick habitat, should watch for symptoms for at least 30 days after exposure.  If symptoms develop, call your healthcare provider.

Additional information:

Maine CDC has numerous educational materials available on our website at http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/vector-borne/lyme/index.shtml

 

 

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Gary Fish

Manager, Pesticide Programs

Maine Board of Pesticides Control

28 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333-0028

207-287-7545

207-624-5020 fax

http://www.ThinkFirstSprayLast.org

http://www.YardScaping.org

http://www.GotPests.org

 Submitted by: PP

Underwater Fetch 'Wicked' Cool; Amazing Underwater Dogs - Photographer Seth Casteel

Check out Seth Casteel's photography website-
http://www.littlefriendsphoto.com/
Music by Dhruva Aliman
http://www.dhruvaaliman.com/

 

NaturalNews: As vaccines eat your baby's brain with seizures, doctors urge parents to ignore symptoms and "soothe" their babies‏

Dear NaturalNews & Lisbon Reporter readers,

First they said vaccines don't cause seizures, remember? But now, as the truth about the seizures has come out (thanks to the internet), the vaccine-pushing doctors are saying the seizures are GOOD for your baby, because that means the vaccines are working!

In fact, they're now telling parents that when their babies have a vaccine seizure, they should "soothe" their babies and ignore the seizure. Yep, while the vaccine eats your baby's brain, you're supposed to think it's great! Read more:
http://www.naturalnews.com/035639_vaccines_babies_convulsions.html

And in Australia, which has become something of a hornet's nest of vaccine-pimping criminal doctors, they're still using banned vaccines on children! Almost as if they're actually trying to kill babies there:
http://www.naturalnews.com/035636_flu_vaccine_banned_children.html


They're baaack! After the defeat of the SOPA internet censorship bill, the same government thugs are back at it with CISPA, the new speech-killing law that's even worse than SOPA!
http://www.naturalnews.com/035638_CISPA_SOPA_free_speech.html

Forget those so-called "sports drinks." Looking for a really healthy beverage? Try there four top functional beverages that are far better than any processed sports drink:
http://www.naturalnews.com/035634_functional_beverages_health_performance.html


Help stop Vermont's governor from surrendering to Monsanto! We've got to join together in protesting this before the Governor caves in! There's still time!
http://www.naturalnews.com/035635_Vermont_Monsanto_GMO_labeling.html

Do you have a cat? Here's how to keep it healthy:
http://www.naturalnews.com/035633_cats_pet_health_cat_food.html





Today's Feature Stories:

As children's brains are being eaten by vaccines, parents urged to ignore the symptoms and 'soothe' their babies (NaturalNews) A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics suggests that administering one or more of the five "Ss" -- swaddling, side/stomach position, shushing, swinging, and sucking -- to babies in conjunction with their childhood vaccine...

SOPA mutates into much worse CISPA, the latest threat to internet free speech (NaturalNews) Just because SOPA and PIPA, the infamous internet "kill switch" bills, are largely dead does not mean the threat to internet free speech has become any less serious. The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), also...

Conventional milk supply in Australia deliberately tainted with unlabeled waste product known as 'permeate' (NaturalNews) Australians who purchase conventional milk products from their local grocery store or supermarket may be drinking a processed food product composed of more than 16 percent industrial waste every time they gulp down a glass. The Age

Australian doctors still administering banned flu vaccine to children (NaturalNews) Two years to the day after CSL's Fluvax was banned for use in children under the age of 5, news has emerged that Australian doctors are continuing to administer this shot to infants and toddlers despite the fact that there are four other...

Is Vermont's Governor Surrendering to Monsanto? (NaturalNews) Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin has less than two weeks to either stand with the 90 percent of his constituents who support a mandatory labeling bill for genetically engineered foods -- or cave in to Monsanto's threat to sue the state if...

The four best functional beverages for health & performance (NaturalNews) Functional beverages are one of the hottest markets in the food and beverage industry. These drinks offer their customers unique benefits that often appeal to the health conscious. Some of these drinks are vastly overhyped and should be...

How to have a healthy cat (NaturalNews) Domestic cats are suffering with more and more health problems at earlier ages. Clearly something is profoundly wrong with the current model of feline health care. Here the main cause of this decline in health is explored, along with the...

The healing effects of music proven in tests (NaturalNews) Easy listening or classical music has been proven to increase healing rates of convalescing patients, researchers have revealed. Patients taking part in the study at John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford were split into two groups - one group underwent...

More Hawaii medical and resistance tidbits (opinion) (NaturalNews) Another Hawaii doctor, this time a shrink, bit the dust. It seems that a prominent psychiatrist is facing charges that he improperly prescribed large quantities of powerful pain meds and other drugs to undercover law enforcement officers...

Police pay two radical activist groups $100,000 to settle claims over a wrongful 2008 raid (NaturalNews) A California court has ordered law enforcement agencies to pay $100,000 in compensation to a pair of left-wing radical activist groups because they were shielded by federal and state laws that, in this case, protected someone who threatened...

Costco sued after man dies choking on free steak sample (NaturalNews) We live in such a litigious culture that anyone can sue for any reason. Daytime TV shows even feature small claims court hearings presided over by actual judges. Apparently everyone wins on those hearings regardless of the outcome. They...

Monsanto threatens Vermont legislature over GMO labeling bill, says it will sue state (NaturalNews) Things are heating up on the genetic engineering front in the state of Vermont, where an overwhelming 96 percent of Vermonters vehemently support "right to know" legislation that mandates full disclosure of genetically-modified organisms...

Smart Dog

To get the full impact we have rewritten the words so that all may read and enjoy.

Now, this is for my dog friends and my friends who need to smile!


An older, tired-looking dog wandered into my yard.  I could tell from his collar and well-fed belly that he had a home and was well taken care of.  He calmly came over to me, I gave him a few pats on his head;  he then followed my into my house,  slowly walked down the hall,  curled up in the corner and fell asleep.


An hour later he went to the door, and I let him out..


The next day he was back, greeted me in my yard,  walked inside and resumed his spot in the hall and again slept for about an hour.  This continued off and on for several weeks.


Curious I pinned a note to his collar: 'I would like to find out who the owner of this wonderful sweet dog is and ask if you are aware that almost every afternoon your dog comes to my house for a nap.'


The next day he arrived for his nap, with a different note pinned to his collar: 'He lives in a home with 6 children, 2 under the age of 3 He's trying to catch up on his sleep.  Can I come with him tomorrow?'

This is one of the best emails I have gotten in a while!

Submitted by: 'ART'

To My Three 'Kids'

 Christopher Cross - Never Be The Same



Submitted By: TODD COMBER

Blogging Hounds: Proctor & Gamble Animal Testing

***WARNING*** The images below are EXTREMELY DISTURBING. They deal with Proctor & Gamble’s ongoing animal testing that is HORRIFIC, [...]

Click the following for more information:
 http://blogginghounds.wordpress.com/2012/03/23/new-chapters-new-owner-pg-steeped-in-animal-testing-and-led-by-directors-with-ties-to-weapons-contractors-big-pharma-monsanto-chevron-and-more/

NaturalNews: Deep investigation into P&G reveals animal testing, ties to weapons, Big Pharma, Diebold, Chevron and more‏

As promised, after the acquisition of New Chapter by P&G, we've begun to really dig into Procter & Gamble's background, ethics and board of directors. So far we've found the company steeped in accusations of animal testing, including alleged cruelty to dogs in its pet food line, according to animal welfare activists.

In my investigative report today, I'm also revealing ties between P&Gs board of directors and weapons manufacturers, Homeland Security, Diebold (black box voting), Big Pharma, mining operations, global banking giants and a whole lot more. This does not paint a pretty picture of the kind of people who run the joint...
See what we found at:
http://www.naturalnews.com/035337_P&G_New_Chapter_animal_testing.html

Are corporations like P&G and Monsanto taking over the natural products industry? Today I interviewed the founder of Sunfood, David Wolfe, who goes public with how he says he was betrayed and squeezed out of his company by a corporate operator who he claims has ties to Monsanto. A stunning interview in which David and I discuss corporate ethics, why "selling out" isn't fulfilling, and why small, authentic natural products companies should sternly resist corporate buyouts and acquisitions.
Listen to the full interview, recorded just a few hours ago, at:
http://www.naturalnews.com/035326_David_Wolfe_Sunfood_Monsanto.html

 Today's Feature Stories:

New Chapter's new owner (P&G) steeped in animal testing and led by directors with ties to weapons contractors, Big Pharma, Monsanto, Chevron and more (NaturalNews) NaturalNews has never really taken much of an interest in Procter & Gamble -- until now. Having acquired New Chapter, a once-promising supplier of high-end herbal supplements such as Zyflamend, P&G now demands some honest scrutiny...

New Hampshire HOA sues woman for planting flowers in her own front yard (NaturalNews) When Kimberly Bois of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, decided to make decorative shrub and floral improvements to a small patch of front lawn outside her condominium, she had no idea that her homeowners association (HOA) would sue her for phantom...

Neurosurgeon issues public challenge to vaccine zealots: Inject yourselves with all shots you say children should get! (NaturalNews) Dr. Russell Blaylock, a neurosurgeon, author and expert on "excitotoxins," has issued a public challenge to vaccine pushers everywhere to put their money where their mouths are. During a recent interview with Mike Adams, the Health Ranger...

New Obamacare regulation calls for free sterilization for all college women (NaturalNews) At the prompting of the Institute of Medicine (IOM), which has already been exposed as playing a covert role in promoting the interests of the military-medical complex (...

Give your body a break - detox with these fun smoothie recipes (NaturalNews) Spring time is upon us, and now is the time to get rid of excess body weight by doing a "spring cleaning" of sorts for your body. The perfect way to achieve this is to take a smoothie day once a week. These smoothies will help your body...

Seasonal allergies? Get relief and save money without medications! (NaturalNews) What happened to the winter? Spring has started early and with an early bloom comes a long year for seasonal allergy sufferers. If you are one of the millions suffering from springtime allergies already in March, wouldn't you like to enjoy...

Soldiers still suffer from drug addictions or dependencies post-battle (NaturalNews) It was a report that shocked most Americans: A senior noncommissioned officer walked out of his base in southern Afghanistan well before dawn, armed with his M-4 carbine and a mind full of ill-intent. Before the sun rose, 16 Afghan civilians...

TSA terrorizes wheelchair-bound three-year-old traveling with his family to Disney World (NaturalNews) Serving as yet another reminder of just how ridiculous the "national security" theater is in America today, a U.S. Transportation Security Administration screener at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago has been caught on...

Seven more tricks your brain is playing on you (NaturalNews) After several interesting responses from readers on the original seven tricks article, here are seven more tricks your brain may be playing...

Vitamin D3 and curcumin synergistically clear brain tangles to help prevent Alzheimer's dementia (NaturalNews) New diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease cases continue to mount at an unprecedented rate, threatening both the lives of those suffering from this dreaded illness and the health care system itself, as billions are spent to care for the millions...

Exercise boosts healthy DNA expression within just a few minutes (NaturalNews) Exercise truly is a vital component of good health, as was once again illustrated in a recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Cell Metabolism. Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, the...

David Wolfe speaks out about Sunfood, Monsanto, New Chapter and Procter & Gamble (NaturalNews) What do Sunfood and New Chapter both have in common? They have been taken over by corporate people with ties to Monsanto. In the case of Sunfood, the takeover was a "betrayal," says David Wolfe in this exclusive interview (see below). While...

Here's a Chance to Own a Piece of Kitty Korner History

 

 Okay... Here's the scoop! All donations of $25.00 or more made to Rockin T Equine Rescue by May 1, 2012
will be entered in a raffle drawing to win this Beautiful Clock which is from the Famous Kitty Korner Store!
A One Of A Kind!
So, donate now to get your entry in. Go to: www.rockintequinerescue.com to donate through PayPal

Thank You for voting! (It is in giving, that we recieve)‏

PLEASE VOTE AS WE ONLY HAVE TILL MARCH 5th.... Thank You! ♥

 Please help someone in your Community! It's called (People Helping People)! Rockin T Equine Rescue, Inc. (The Second Largest Farm in Maine, right in Lisbon Falls) When you get on the Bangor web site, click on vote then look for the Portland/ Lewiston/Auburn area. You will have to type in Rockin T Equine Rescue. You can vote 3 times (one ...per day).Only takes a couple of minutes of your time and would be greatly appreciated!

 

 The Rockin’ “T” Equine Rescue is a non-profit organization under the provisions of 501©(3) IRS tax codes; who needs our assistance. An undertaking of this size is very costly and this is where the residents of Lisbon and the State of Maine can help. There are two ways people can assist. The first one is to logon to www.bangor.com/cmm which is a web site for the Bangor Savings Bank which has a contest going where the Bangor Savings Bank is giving back to the communities of Maine. All you have to do is logon to the web site; click on the box which reads “Cast Your Vote Today”; scroll down to the section for “Portland/Lewiston-Auburn” and click on a write in box and enter Rockin’ “T” Equine Rescue. THIS COSTS YOU NOTHING MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES OF YOUR TIME! According to the information I have received 68 grants will be awarded. The top vote-getting organization in each region, including write-ins, will receive $5,000. The remaining 60 organization will each receive $1,000. Any amount of money received will go a long way to feed, shelter and caring for these animals.

The second way is through tax free donations under the provisions of the 501©(3) of the IRS tax codes. You simple login to the rescue web site and follow the instructions provide. This web site is www.rockintequinerescue.com . I completely understand that times are hard right now and every penny counts but this also applies to these animals. If there are any organizations which would like to adopt the rescue farm or volunteer their time would be greatly appreciated. REMEMBER ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. There are no donations too small and every bit helps!!!!!!!

 This Pony and All his other pals say, Thank You for voting!!!

Reminder: Please Help Out Our Local Rockn' "T" Equine Rescue, Voting is almost finished.

Please help someone in your Community!
 It's called (People Helping People)! 
 Rockin T Equine Rescue, Inc. (The Second Largest Farm in Maine, right in Lisbon Falls) 

 Janet Tuttle

 "hay, any help is appreciated"

 Any help to keep these wheel-barrows full and the chickens pecking would be Awesome!!!  Thanks!!!

When you get on the Bangor web site, click on vote then look for the Portland/ Lewiston/Auburn area. You will have to type in Rockin T Equine Rescue. You can vote 3 times (one per day). It only takes a couple of minutes of your time and would be greatly appreciated!

The Rockin’ “T” Equine Rescue is a non-profit organization under the provisions of 501©(3) IRS tax codes; who needs our assistance. An undertaking of this size is very costly and this is where the residents of Lisbon and the State of Maine can help. There are two ways people can assist. The first one is to logon to www.bangor.com/cmm which is a web site for the Bangor Savings Bank which has a contest going where the Bangor Savings Bank is giving back to the communities of Maine. All you have to do is logon to the web site; click on the box which reads “Cast Your Vote Today”; scroll down to the section for “Portland/Lewiston-Auburn” and click on a write in box and enter Rockin’ “T” Equine Rescue. THIS COSTS YOU NOTHING MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES OF YOUR TIME! According to the information I have received 68 grants will be awarded. The top vote-getting organization in each region, including write-ins, will receive $5,000. The remaining 60 organization will each receive $1,000. Any amount of money received will go a long way to feed, shelter and caring for these animals.

 
The second way is through tax free donations under the provisions of the 501©(3) of the IRS tax codes. You simple login to the rescue web site and follow the instructions provide. This web site is www.rockintequinerescue.com . I completely understand that times are hard right now and every penny counts but this also applies to these animals. If there are any organizations which would like to adopt the rescue farm or volunteer their time would be greatly appreciated. REMEMBER ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. There are no donations too small and every bit helps!!!!!!!

If there are any questions or concerns you have or even want to donate your time, please do not hesitate to contract Janet or Andy Tuttle at 353-6581. You can also call Lucie Bisson @ 576=5922.

Lisbon Interact Supports Greater Androscoggin Humane Society‏

LISBON INTERACT MEMBERS GOING TO THE DOGS (AND OTHER CRITTERS) AT GREATER ANDROSCOGGIN HUMANE SOCIETY

Lisbon – Members of Lisbon High School’s Interact Club, along with their advisor, Monica Millhime,  attended a training session at the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society.  Volunteer Coordinator, Sandra Graul, held the class on Thursday, February 9 at the facility located at 55 Strawberry Avenue in Lewiston.   “Our LHS Interact members have contributed over 4,000 hours of community service with 21 different areas of service, shares Millhime.  “The galvanized group of young Lisbon volunteers was recently awarded the WCSH6 Teens Who Care Award $2,000 grant for their dedication and Club mission of service above self.  After the training class, students presented a check for $300 to the Society, the first of 11 non-profit agencies targeted to receive donation assistance from the grant monies.   Pictured standing (l-r):  GAHS Volunteer Coordinator, Sandra Graul; Kyle Priddle, Kody Priddle, GAHS Operations Manager, Zachary Black; Morgan Reeves, Samantha Foote, LHS Interact Advisor, Monica Millhime; and GAHS Senior Animal Tech, Laura Giasson.  Front row (l-r):  Bryanna Sult; Melissa Hoskins; Kayla Angelico and Dillion Poole.  Members will be assisting at the shelter as a group on a monthly basis and individually as needed.  FMI on other projects and community partnerships in Lisbon Schools email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org or call 754.0021.  Visit us on Facebook at Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools. 

Lisbon's Own Rockin' T Equine Rescue Needs Our Help

                                                     WE NEED YOUR HELP

The Rockin’ “T” Equine Rescue is owned and operated by Janet and Andy Tuttle since 1996 right here in Lisbon on Edgecomb Road. 

 Janet Tuttle

 What is it you ask?  It is a rescue shelter for all abused animals.  It started out as only a rescue shelter for horses but over the years has developed into an abused shelter for all animals.  

 These animals come from the State, Animal Control Officers and are even purchased at times in order to save these animals.  Currently, at this facility are 29 horses, 15 chickens, 1 lama, 1 Emu, 2 donkeys, 3 goats, 1 goose, 7 dogs and 3 cats.  These animals require a lot of attention every day of the week.  There are no days off for Janet and Andy Tuttle.  

 Warren Goddard

 Fortunately, Warren Goddard has volunteered his time and assists the Tuttle’s every day.  The Tuttle’s have other volunteers who help when they can.   As you can tell this is quite an operation but the Tuttle’s love for animals makes this worthwhile.

The Rockin’ “T” Equine Rescue is a non-profit organization under the provisions of 501©(3) IRS tax codes; who needs our assistance.  An undertaking of this size is very costly and this is where the residents of Lisbon and the State of Maine can help.  There are two ways people can assist.  The first one is to logon to www.bangor.com/cmm which is a web site for the Bangor Savings Bank which has a contest going where the Bangor Savings Bank is giving back to the communities of Maine.  All you have to do is logon to the web site; click on the box which reads “Cast Your Vote Today”; scroll down to the section for “Portland/Lewiston-Auburn” and click on a write in box and enter Rockin’ “T” Equine Rescue.  THIS COSTS YOU NOTHING MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES OF YOUR TIME!  According to the information I have received 68 grants will be awarded.  The top vote-getting organization in each region, including write-ins, will receive $5,000.  The remaining 60 organization will each receive $1,000.  Any amount of money received will go a long way to feed, shelter and caring for these animals.

The second way is through tax free donations under the provisions of the 501©(3) of the IRS tax codes.  You simple login to the rescue web site and follow the instructions provide.  This web site is www.rockintequinerescue.com .  I completely understand that times are hard right now and every penny counts but this also applies to these animals.  If there are any organizations which would like to adopt the rescue farm or volunteer their time would be greatly appreciated.  REMEMBER ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.  There are no donations too small and every bit helps!!!!!!!

If there are any questions or concerns you have or even want to donate your time, please do not hesitate to contract Janet or Andy Tuttle at 353-6581.

Larry Fillmore
Concerned Citizen

I Got Me A New Dog!

We just bought a new dog to guard our house.  It was a little more than I wanted to pay, but when the word gets out we think the crime rate will go down substantially.

 

 

Sent in by: Councilor Cote

Why Some Men Have Dogs And Not Wives:

Why Some Men Have Dogs And Not Wives:  

	1. The later you are, the more excited your dogs are to see you.
	2. Dogs don't notice if you call them by another dog's name.
	3. Dogs like it if you leave a lot of things on the floor.
	4. A dog's parents never visit.
	5. Dogs agree that you have to raise your voice to get your point across.
	6. You never have to wait for a dog; they're ready to go 24 hours a day.
	7. Dogs find you amusing when you're drunk..
	8. Dogs like to go hunting and fishing.
	9. A dog will not wake you up at night to ask, "If I died, would you get another dog?"
	10.. If a dog has babies, you can put an ad in the paper and give them away.
	11.. A dog will let you put a studded collar on it without calling you a pervert.
	12.. If a dog smells another dog on you, they don't get mad. They just think it's interesting.
	13.. Dogs like to ride in the back of a pickup truck.
And last, but not least:
	14.. If a dog leaves, it won't take half of your stuff.

To test this theory:
Lock your wife and your dog in the garage for an hour. Then open it and see who's happy to see you. 

Submitted by: Todd Comber