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Mend Health Wellness of Maine Emphasizes Science-Backed Sports Chiropractic and Patient-Centered Care

Mend Health Wellness of Maine Emphasizes Science-Backed Sports Chiropractic and Patient-Centered Care

Mend Health & Wellness of Maine, established in 2009 by Dr. Tracey and Dr. Victor St. John, operates as a chiropractic wellness clinic in Scarborough, Maine. The clinic specializes in science-backed sports chiropractic, focusing on manual therapy techniques such as Active Release, Graston, and IASTM. Their approach is designed to resolve musculoskeletal conditions rapidly, allowing patients to remain active throughout their care with a minimal number of visits. Mend Health & Wellness aims to empower patients to understand and manage their own healing processes. The clinic has also forged partnerships with local businesses and sports teams, including being the official team chiropractors for the Maine Mariners Hockey LLC and the Maine Celtics G League. They offer a range of treatments beyond traditional chiropractic care, such as shockwave therapy, laser therapy, and massage, addressing conditions from lower back pain and sciatica to sports injuries.

First Circuit Court of Appeals Allows HUD Homelessness Funding Changes to Proceed Amidst State Legal Challenge

First Circuit Court of Appeals Allows HUD Homelessness Funding Changes to Proceed Amidst State Legal Challenge

A federal appeals court has sided with the Trump administration regarding changes to the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) funding policy for homeless programs. The First Circuit Court of Appeals granted HUD's request to stay a lower court ruling that had blocked these changes, allowing them to move forward while a legal challenge from states, including Maine, continues. The dispute centers on HUD’s FY 2026 Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity, which allocates over $4 billion for homelessness programs. Specifically, $1.3 billion of this funding is now set aside for new projects, prioritizing transitional housing and supportive-service projects. HUD states that these changes aim to address the root causes of homelessness by directing funds towards organizations that facilitate treatment and recovery, while prohibiting funding for illicit drug use and paraphernalia distribution. HUD Secretary Turner has called the ruling a 'win for taxpayers,' emphasizing a shift away from the pr...

Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla Distances Himself from Life Surge Amid 'Scam' Allegations

Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla Distances Himself from Life Surge Amid 'Scam' Allegations

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has announced he is cutting ties with the Christian organization Life Surge following allegations of predatory financial practices. Mazzulla, who previously spoke at a Life Surge event in Portland, Maine, and was scheduled for another in Hartford, Connecticut, stated he would no longer attend the upcoming event and requested his image be removed from the organization's website. This decision comes after a co-investigation by the podcast 'Pablo Torre Finds Out' and Mother Jones magazine brought to light claims that Life Surge used celebrity endorsements to draw attendees to introductory events. These events, initially inexpensive, allegedly funneled participants into costly financial education classes, ranging from $10,000 to $40,000. Attendees were reportedly encouraged to take out high-interest lines of credit or withdraw from retirement accounts to fund these classes, often leading to severe financial distress. Mazzulla joins Tim Tebow, another prominent sports figu...

Nor'easter brings flooding, power outages across US Northeast, over 400 flights canceled

Nor'easter brings flooding, power outages across US Northeast, over 400 flights canceled

By Scott DiSavino and Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK, Sept 26 (Reuters) - A strong nor'easter hitting the US East Coast from Washington, D.C. to Maine this weekend forced airlines to cancel over 400 flights and knocked out power to more than 100,000 homes and businesses at one point on Saturday.

Could Republicans flip New Hampshire Senate seat? Sununu's got a shot

Could Republicans flip New Hampshire Senate seat? Sununu's got a shot

Republicans, some national forecasters and pundits believe that the GOP has a chance to flip the state’s U.S. Senate seat.

Is Ruben Gallego still viable for president in 2028 despite Swalwell?

Is Ruben Gallego still viable for president in 2028 despite Swalwell?

The Democratic senator from Arizona sought a lower profile after drawing negative attention for his past relationships.

President Trump Cancels Nearly $1 Billion in Funding for Immigration and Race-Focused Programs

President Trump Cancels Nearly $1 Billion in Funding for Immigration and Race-Focused Programs

President Trump has ordered the cancellation of $810 million in congressionally appropriated funding through a 'pocket' rescission. This action eliminates 11 pools of unspent money across seven federal departments and agencies. The largest portion, $567 million, was allocated to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for social services to illegal immigrants, including grants to non-government organizations. This funding was deemed unnecessary due to a significant reduction in illegal border crossings over the past year. Additionally, $70 million was cut from fellowships and grants for foreign academics and students, some of which supported transgender-focused projects. Another $56 million was removed from a Department of Housing and Urban Development program for housing counseling, which allegedly fueled 'DEI-centric' agendas of Democrat-linked racial advocacy groups. Smaller amounts were also rescinded from HHS grants, a Department of Education migrant students initiative, Justice Department's...

Governor Janet Mills Urges Reinstatement of 20 Nurses at Central Maine Medical Center Amid Union Vote

Governor Janet Mills Urges Reinstatement of 20 Nurses at Central Maine Medical Center Amid Union Vote

Governor Janet Mills has called on Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston to reinstate 20 nurses who were recently suspended or fired. This action comes just before the nurses are scheduled to vote on unionizing. Governor Mills expressed concerns that these disciplinary actions might be retaliatory, especially given Maine's current nursing shortage. She highlighted that it is 'unconscionable' to dismiss or suspend healthcare professionals when the state is in desperate need of them. Furthermore, Mills questioned whether Prime Healthcare, which acquired Central Maine Healthcare earlier this year, is adhering to staffing requirements stipulated in the state's Certificate of Need approval for the acquisition. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has reportedly conducted a site visit and is reviewing quality and safety concerns at the hospital. A spokesperson for CMMC, however, stated that the suspensions and firings were due to violations of hospital policy, such as patient abandonment a...

Gale Warnings Issued for Maine Coastal Waters

Gale Warnings Issued for Maine Coastal Waters

The National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, has issued multiple marine advisories and warnings for the coastal waters from Stonington, ME, to Merrimack River, MA, extending up to 60 nautical miles offshore. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect from Thursday evening through Friday morning, followed by a Gale Warning from late Friday night through Sunday evening. Northeast winds are expected to strengthen significantly, reaching speeds of 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 knots. Seas will build to heights of 14 to 17 feet in some areas, with wave periods ranging from 9 to 12 seconds. Rain and reduced visibility of 1 to 3 nautical miles are also forecast, particularly from Friday night through Sunday.

Nor’easter to bring heavy rain, hurricane-force winds to Northeast US

Nor’easter to bring heavy rain, hurricane-force winds to Northeast US

A powerful nor’easter is set to impact the northeastern United States, with the heaviest rainfall expected in southeastern New England from Friday night through Saturday night. Areas such as Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Maine are forecast to experience significant rain, with totals ranging from 4-8 inches in central Massachusetts to the coast. Northeastern New Jersey to coastal Maine may see 1-2 inches of rain. The storm could also bring hurricane-force wind gusts, posing a risk of downed trees and power outages. Forecasters warn that the storm may exhibit characteristics of a tropical or subtropical storm due to its slow movement over warm Gulf Stream waters. Source time: Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:19:58 GMT.

When Major US Cities Could Feel the Nor’easter’s Impacts

When Major US Cities Could Feel the Nor’easter’s Impacts

A powerful nor’easter is set to bring rain, strong winds and coastal flooding to the Northeast from Friday through Monday. Rain will spread from North Carolina to Cape Cod Friday, with 2–4 inches possible from New Jersey to Maine and up to 4–6 inches around Boston and Long Island. Winds could gust to 60 mph along parts of the coast, while New York City could see gusts near 45 mph Saturday morning. Waves may reach 12 feet from the Outer Banks to New Jersey and 17 feet from Massachusetts to Maine, raising risks of beach erosion, flooding, power outages and flight disruptions.

Rare September Nor’easter to Hit Massachusetts

Rare September Nor’easter to Hit Massachusetts

A rare September nor’easter is forecast to impact Southern New England starting late Friday afternoon, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding, and beach erosion. The storm is expected to intensify as an area of low pressure develops over the Atlantic, just offshore of Virginia, on Thursday. Heavy rain and gusty winds will affect areas from southern Maine through Boston, Cape Cod, and southern Rhode Island. The storm is predicted to linger through the weekend, with its center of circulation remaining south of Long Island due to expansive high pressure to the north and northeast. Coastal areas are particularly vulnerable to flooding and erosion as the storm progresses.