Entries by Eric W. Austin

China to hold WindowDressers workshop this fall

by Eric W. Austin The China for a Lifetime Committee is busy planning for a WindowDressers workshop that will take place this November 3 – 7. The initiative is a volunteer-led, “barn-raising” effort to construct low-cost “window inserts” to reduce residential energy bills. The window inserts are constructed of pine wood frames, covered in thin […]

Vassalboro holds 250th anniversary commemoration and Civil War monument re-dedication

by Eric W. Austin On a blustery Monday morning, April 26, around 50 people gathered in Vassalboro’s Monument Park to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the town’s founding and rededication of its Civil War memorial. The event was organized and emceed by John Melrose, chairman of the Vassalboro selectboard. “On behalf of the Vassalboro selectboard,” […]

China resident recognized with prestigious Sages award

by Eric W. Austin Jodi Blackinton, a resident of China, is a recipient of the 2020 Sages of Clinical Services award by her employer Optum, UnitedHealthcare and United Group Clinicians. The award is given out to employees that have demonstrated their commitment to the values of Integrity, Compassion, building trust in Relationships, Innovation, and Performance. […]