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Roland’s Trivia Question for Thursday, October 31, 2019
With the World Series going past October in recent years, who was the first MLB player to hit a home run in November? Answer: Derek Jeter, of the New York Yankees, in the 2001 World Series. Although the game was played on October 31, it went into extra innings, past the midnight hour, making his […]
Obituaries for Thursday, October 31, 2019
EDWIN H. BROWN OAKLAND – Edwin H. Brown, 70, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019, at his home in Oakland. He was born November 18, 1948, in Oakland, the son of Edward and Marguerite (Collar) Brown. He graduated from Williams High School, in Oakland, in 1968, and was employed for many years in the railroad […]
FOR YOUR HEALTH: Debunking Common Medicare Part D Myths
(NAPSI)—It’s important to evaluate your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan every year. Your plan benefits can change, including your prescription drug coverage, premiums, deductibles and pharmacy benefits. As you do your research, you may run into a few misconceptions. Walgreens vice president of specialty and retail pharmacy operations Rina Shah debunks five common myths about Medicare […]
Fall Scouting Camporee brings out adventures, challenges with super hero theme
by Scott Bernier, of Augusta On a mission to collect all six Infinity Stones, Thanos plans to use the artifacts to inflict his twisted will on reality. The fate of the planet and existence itself has never been more uncertain. Only the greatest heroes assembled can stop the mad Titan. Who can stop Thanos from […]
Nutrient management for high tunnels to be presented
by Hildy Ellis A presentation on Nutrient Management for High Tunnels will be held Thursday, October 24 from 5 – 6:30 p.m., at Sheepscot General Farm & Store, 98 Town House Road, in Whitefield, the first of two fall programs in the Knox-Lincoln Farmer and Gardener Workshop Series. Bruce Hoskins, University of Maine Soil Testing […]
AARP OUTREACH: We may be the oldest state but we’re primed to lead the way
by Japhet Els There’s opportunity in Maine, though it’s not often in plain sight. We believe that communities often have the best solutions baked into them already so what’s needed isn’t big investments from shiny-shoed bankers but instead the bootstraps many of us were born with here in Central Maine. Nearly every day it seems […]
Skowhegan’s annual trunk or treat
The annual Trunk or Treat, sponsored by Skowhegan Savings Bank, will take place on Saturday, October 26, at the bank’s lower parking lot. Residents, businesses and community groups are encouraged to participate. Children will come in costume and travel from trunk to trunk in front of the hall for treats that will be handed out […]
Dominic Smith is Erskine Academy’s National Merit Scholarship student
Erskine Academy, in South China, has announced that Dominic Smith, son of Katrina and Dan Jackson, of Whitefield, has been named a Commended Student in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. Smith is among approximately 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation who are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although Smith will not continue […]
Roland’s Trivia Question for Thursday, October 24, 2019
When was the last time the New England Patriots lost three games in a row? Answer: 2002.