Roland’s Trivia Question, Week of August 30, 2018
Is Jim Rice the all-time Red Sox home run leader among right-handed batters? Answer: Yes. (382)
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Kenan Estes named to dean’s list at Cedarville Univ.
Cedarville University student Kenan Estes, of Sidney, achieved the dean’s list for the 2018 spring semester, in Cedarville, Ohio. Estes maintained a 3.5 GPA while taking at least 12 credit hours from Cedarville University.
Elizabeth Jones named to Emory & Henry College’s dean’s list
Elizabeth Jones, of Skowhegan, was named to the Emory & Henry College Spring 2018 dean’s list, in Emory, Virginia.
Dakota Bragg named Presidential Scholar at Clarkson University
Dakota Rae Bragg, of Skowhegan, a junior majoring in civil engineering, was named a Presidential Scholar for the spring 201, in Potsdam, New York. Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.
How to take great pictures on your cell phone
Your cell phone goes everywhere with you, right? It’s compact and useful for talking with people, texting, and even figuring out where you are, but it can also take surprisingly good pictures. Be sure and bring it with you to the Palermo Community Center, on Turner Ridge Rd., on Friday, August 31, at 6 p.m., […]
Letters to the Editor: Thanks for China Lake water quality
Hello, I have been enjoying China Lake at my family’s camp my whole life. Spending the summers fishing, boating, and just floating around on those hot summer days. I have been following the alewife initiative since they were introduced into the lake a few years ago and I just wanted to give my thanks to […]
Augusta’s Lincoln School benefits from Eagle Scout project
Alex Stewart, of Troop #479, in China, used his Eagle Project to give something back to his elementary school. He collaborated with Jonathan Stonier, director of buildings and grounds for the Augusta School Department, to build a covered outdoor area in an under-utilized space near the school. He received assistance from adult leaders and older […]
Obituaries, Week of August 30, 2018
ROLAND C. LESSARD WINSLOW – Roland C. Lessard, 91, of Winslow, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at Oak Grove Center, Waterville, following a brief illness. He was born in Waterville on December 11, 1926, the son of Odilon and Alexina (Doyon) Lessard and lived in the Waterville-Winslow area all of his life. Roland […]
Windsor Fair 2018 schedule of events
See the 2019 schedule here. Windsor Fair 2018 Sunday, August 26 through Labor Day, September 3 GATES OPEN 9 a.m. DAILY Highlights Sunday, August 26, “Get Acquainted Day” • Harness Horse Racing – Post Time: 1 p.m. • Giant Midway Opens 1:30 p.m. • Gladiolus Show (Exhibition Hall) 2 p.m. Monday, August 27 “Woodsmen’s & […]
FOR YOUR HEALTH: Why Won’t My Ankle Sprain Heal?
by Suneel K. Basra, DPM, FACFAS (NAPSI)—As a foot and ankle surgeon, I often hear “It’s just a sprain, no big deal.” Sometimes, however, a sprain can be, or become, serious. Sprained ankles are painful and can temporarily limit a patient’s ability to walk normally, so accurate diagnosis and treatment are necessary for proper healing. […]