In what year was game 3 of the World Series postponed due to an earthquake? Answer: Just minutes before game 3 of the 1989 World Series between Oakland and San Francisco, an earthquake hit the Bay area. The game was postponed and the series was resumed 11 days later.
DAVID R. KING JR. OAKLAND – David R. King Jr., 86, of Oakland, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at Maine Medical Center, in Portland, following a brief illness. He was born in Oakland on November 12, 1935, the son of Rose (Boulais) and David R. King, Sr. David attended school in Oakland and […]
The American Red Cross urges blood donors of all types and those who have never given before to book a time to give blood or platelets now and help keep the blood supply from dropping ahead of the holidays. People of all blood types are needed, especially platelet donors and those with type O blood […]
COMMUNITY COMMENTARY by Bob O’Connor China Broadband Committee The China Broadband Committee was formed in 2017 to find a way to bring the best Broadband internet solution to China. Last year we chose Axiom Fiber to build that system. The selectboard and townspeople voted down our proposal last November because of the risk that it […]
by Bob Bennett The China Historical Society will be meeting on Saturday, October 29, at 10 a.m., in the portable building at the China Town Office. At their September get-together, it was decided that they definitely need to continue and move forward while attempting to recruit new members and build greater interest in China’s unique […]
CHINA, ME — From her camp, from her boat, and as she walked around China Village, Barbara Frost saw the China Baptist Church and the steeple. Barbara got acquainted with some of the church members and volunteered to do some work around the church (she called it ‘puttering’ around). In her ‘puttering’ she cleaned, painted, […]
When updating your family’s routine for the school year, make sure healthy brushing habits are on the to-do list. (NAPSI)—Whether your family has been on its A-game when it comes to dental health or you were subject to the summer slide, the start of the school year is a great chance to reset. While your […]
Malcolm Glidden American Legion Post #163, in Palermo, on the Turner Ridge Road, across from ball fields, will be holding its 10th annual craft fair on Saturday, October 29, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Proceeds from table fees and bake sale will sponsor sending students to Dirigo State and adopting six veterans, and filling […]
The Jefferson Public Library, located in the Jefferson Village School, 48 Washington Road, Jefferson, is hosting an Authors’ Reading Event Thursday, October 27, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Kay Hardy Campbell, author of A Caravan of Brides and Sons of Fez; Kay Tobler Liss, author of The Last Resort; Deborah Walder, author of the children’s […]
Winthrop Boy Scout Troop #604 is hosting a Holiday Craft Fair, on Saturday, November 26, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Augusta Armory to raise money for awards, membership and activities while at the same time helping out a good cause. “We are a small troop with a big heart,” said Scoutmaster Samantha […]