Entries by Website Editor

FOR YOUR HEALTH: Children with Migraine May Be Left Without the Treatment They Need

(NAPSI)—Migraine is a debilitating neurological disease that affects one billion people worldwide, but it is not just an adult disease. For the 1 in 10 children diagnosed with this complex and incurable condition, it can be a daily battle that affects academic performance, impacts friendships, and leads to diminished quality of life. And many struggle […]

Northern Light recognized for excellence in stroke care

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center recently received two awards for excellence in stroke care: • Primary Stroke Center recertification by The Joint Commission; • Get With The Guidelines®- Stroke Silver Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll by The American Heart Association. Following a successful survey visit […]

EVENTS: Grinnell Woods to hold ribbon cutting

All are invited to the ribbon cutting at the Grinnell Woods Trail, 241 Rockland Rd., Washington, Saturday, September 6, at 10 a.m. The ceremony begins at 10 am. The Grinnell Family will give a short introduction to their family connection with the 99-acre woods and their future plans to balance a working forest with the […]

OBITUARIES for Thursday, August 28, 2025

CATHY SELUKE SIDNEY – Cathy Seluke, 73, passed away peacefully at home in Sidney, on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Cathy was born on February 9, 1952, in Caribou. Cathy faced her eight-year journey with ovarian cancer with remarkable resilience and positivity. A dedicated nurse, Cathy earned both her LPN and RN degrees from the University […]

Windsor brothers’ Wiffleball Tournament raises $1,900 for Kelly’s Cause for Brain Tumors

What started as a backyard idea between two young brothers who love the game of wiffleball has grown into a community tradition that brings together kids, families, and neighbors for fun and a great cause. This past weekend, the 2nd Annual Wildcat Wiffleballers Tournament brought together players ages 13 and under from across the region, […]

Local students graduate from Plymouth State University

Plymouth State University, in Plymouth, New Hampshire, congratulates more than 650 students who received their academic degrees on Friday-Saturday, May 9-10, 2025, at the Bank of New Hampshire. They include Dylan Flewelling, of Oakland, graduated Summa Cum Laudewith a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Physiology. Riley Johnson, of Windsor, graduated Summa Cum […]

LETTERS: China Area Golden Agers

To the editor: The China Area Golden Agers has no structured organization or agenda. We do what gives us enjoyment and have a good time with neighbors and friends. If we had a product it would be laughter. Laughter is great medicine. During our Wednesday meetings we have lots of fun and our troubles and […]

Teens to Trails welcomes new executive director

Teens to Trails is pleased to announce the appointment of Nate Snow as its new Executive Director. Snow brings three decades of experience in youth development and outdoor education to the organization dedicated to connecting Maine students with transformative outdoor experiences. “Nate’s passion for youth development and outdoor experiences perfectly embodies our belief that Life […]