The following local residents made the dean’s list for the 2017 spring semester at Rochester Institute of Technology, in Rochester, New York:
Bethany Hartley, of Whitefield, who is studying mechanical engineering technology, and Anna Lorette, of Norridgewock, who is studying packaging science.
Alexander Munro, of Waterville, graduated cum laude from Becker College, in Worcester, Massachusetts, at its 229th Commencement ceremony, on May 6. Munro earned a bachelor of arts in interactive media design.
On Saturday, May 13, on the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) campus quadrangle, in Worcester, Massachusetts, over 1,000 bachelor’s degrees were awarded during the university’s 149th commencement ceremony.
Julia Pershken, of Albion, was awarded a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering with distinction.
Mikayla Bolduc, of Skowhegan, was awarded a bachelor of science degree in biomedical engineering.
The Palermo Community Garden, just off Turner Ridge Road across from the Athletic Field, will host Open Garden Day on Saturday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to noon, or a bit later. The cool morning is the best time to graze on fresh lettuces, crisp beans, tart sorrel, and aromatic herbs in the raised beds. This is an activity for the entire family to try new tastes and textures, and even eat some flowers! The blackberries should be ripe for picking, as are the raspberries, and the Egyptian walking onions in the front yard look like something designed by Dr. Suess. As the sun gets higher, the cool shade of the grape arbor beckons, and cold iced tea is waiting.
The Community Garden was built by Phil White Hawk and volunteer members of the Living Communities Foundation. Master Gardener volunteer Connie Bellet will be on hand to help with gardening tips. For those who have not visited the Palermo Community Center, Bellet will offer tours of the facility and explain its programs. This is a good opportunity to pick up a schedule for the monthly Dinner-and-a-Movie Series and even place an order for tree-ripened peaches from New Jersey.
For more information, please email pwhitehawk@fairpoint.net or call 993-2294.
11 a.m., neighborhood dispute, Village Rd.
11:30 a.m., illegal burning complaint, Village Rd.
3:15 p.m., property check, Thurston Park.
3:30 p.m., illegal dumping, Yorktown Rd., referred to state police.
4:10 p.m., traffic stop, Lakeview Dr., speeding warning.
4:45 p.m., radar detail, Windsor Rd.
5 p.m., traffic stop, Windsor Rd., speeding warning.
5:12 p.m., property check, Windsor Rd.
5:20 p.m., property check, Windsor Rd.
5:30 p.m., property check, Windsor Rd.
5:45 p.m., traffic stop, Lakeview Dr., speeding warning.
9 a.m., suspicious vehicle, Alder Park Rd.
9:30 a.m., animal complaint, cow in roadway, assisted with movement into adjacent field.
9:55 a.m., property check, So. China boat landing
10:40 a.m., property check, Thurston Park.
11:25 a.m., traffic stop Rte. 3, speeding warning.
12:25 p.m., traffic stop, Main St., China Village, speeding warning.
1 p.m., traffic stop, Lakeview Dr., speeding warning.
1:15 p.m., traffic stop, Lakeview Dr., speeding warning.
1:40 p.m. community policing, Windsor Rd.
2:25 p.m., traffic stop, Lakeview Dr., speeding warning.
2:45 p.m., assist fire department with grass fire.
9 a.m., speeding vehicle complaint, Parmenter Hill Rd.
9 a.m., speed trailer set up on Lakeview Dr.
10:10 a.m., traffic stop, Weeks Mills Rd., speeding warning.
10:20 a.m., traffic stop, Weeks Mills Rd., speeding warning.
10:30 a.m., property check, So. China boat landing.
11:25 a.m., traffic stop, Lakeview Dr., speeding warning.
6 p.m., speed trailer taken down.
1 p.m., suspicious person, Windsor Rd.
9:50 a.m., traffic stop, Lakeview Dr., summons for unsafe pass.
11 a.m., property check, Thurston Park.
noon, traffic stop, Windsor Rd., speeding warning.
12:10 p.m., traffic stop, Windsor Rd., speeding warning.
12:25 p.m., property check, So. China boat landing.
1:06 p.m., assist motorist, Lakeview Dr.
6:30 p.m., speeding complaint, Windsor Rd.
In celebration of the 70th year of Albion Fire-Rescue and Yeaton’s Service & Supply, this year’s Field Day will be bigger and better than ever!
The festivities kick off on Thursday evening, July 27, with the Queens Contest at the Albion Elementary School from 7 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m.
They’re bringing back the Street Dance this year! In keeping with tradition, it will be held on Friday night, July 28, before Field Day. It won’t actually be in the street, it will be in the field adjacent to the Albion Fire Station. The Whiskey Sour Band – country with an edge – will be performing live from 6 – 9 p.m. All are welcome. Free admission. No alcohol or pets.
Saturday’s events kick off with the Fun Run behind the elementary school at 9 a.m., followed by a parade starting on the Hussey Road and proceeding down Main Street at 10 a.m. Events in the Field Day Field begin following the parade at 11 a.m., behind the Besse Building. There will be food available for purchase (chicken BBQ, fresh-cut French fries, hot dogs, baked goods, snow cones, and more), children’s activities – including a bounce house, dunk tank and petting zoo, the Lions Club auction, raffle and flea market, a K-9 Demo by Maine State Police, two shows by Tickles the Clown, and more! All are welcome! Join them for this fun, family-friendly event that brings the whole community together! Free admission. No alcohol or pets throughout the festivities.
Economic and Community Development Committee, from left to right, Lucas Adams, chairman, Teretia Sikora, Tara Littrell, Kelly Gordon and Jason Grotton.
Contributed photo
China Community Days is just a week away, and the Economic and Community Development Committee of China has been hard at work ensuring this year’s event will be one to remember.
The festival is now a 14-year tradition, scheduled this year for next weekend, Friday, August 4 through Sunday, August 6. A number of activities are planned, including a scavenger hunt and fishing derby for kids, and a spectacular fireworks show on Saturday night.
There will also be local Maine vendors showcasing a number of unique wares you won’t find anywhere else. And locals interested in making a quick buck should definitely take note of The Bazaar, where anyone can bring items they’d like to sell.
Committee chairman, Lucas Adams, expressed surprise at how the event has grown over the years. “It used to be just a China thing,” he said, “but now we have folks coming from all over the state, and vendors from as far away as Lewiston.”
Asked if they were doing anything new this year, Adams laughed. “China Days has always been a blast for the kids, but this year we’re trying to include more entertainment for the grown-ups.”
The committee is also still looking for volunteers, so if you can help out please contact the town office at 445-2014.
Check out their Facebook page or the China Town Office website for more information, and be sure to pick up The Town Line in two weeks when we’ll have a complete schedule and breakdown of all the activities planned for the big weekend!
Nathan Wade during his special day at Hadlock Field, in Portland.
Photo courtesy of the Portland Sea Dogs
Fairfield PAL soccer team member Nathan Wade’s 2017 spring soccer photo.
Photo by Missy Brown/ Central Maine Photography
Treatments were rough on Nathan early on, causing him to lose appetite and weight, develop large blisters on his feet, consistently run fevers (which resulted in ER visits when not already hospitalized for treatments) and eventual hair loss. Accessing and deaccessing Nate’s port was a very traumatic event that was repeated dozens of times throughout the treatment but never got easier. The MCCP team along with the wonderful oncology nurses at The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital (BBCH) and the amazing Child Life Specialists knew how to get smiles out of Nathan on even his worst days.
Dr. Aaron Weiss, Nathan’s primary oncologist, shared a love of Star Wars with Nate, and this would often translate into conversations using Yoda’s voice. Nathan also began to see improvements in his attitude and general health as he took advantage of yoga and music therapy that were offered through MCCP and BBCH. At the same time his parents were implementing a naturopathic approach with the use of essential oils and cannabis tincture in lieu of other chemo side effect drugs.
By the end of the 10-month treatment, Nathan had transformed from a shy, scared, and depressed patient to the mayor of the floor. As his treatments ended he could often be found riding his IV pole around the BBCH inpatient wing like a skate board (until he received a speeding ticket from the Nurse’s station). He loved his Jamie!
Today, six-year-old Nathan is doing great. He just finished kindergarten and is enjoying his summer hanging by the water at Nana’s or Mimi’s house or playing with his big brother, Connor, around the family’s farm house. Super Nate had a blast playing PAL soccer this past spring, and is amazing at drawing and coloring. He is especially excited for winter’s return and more trips up to the ‘Loaf.’
Nathan was asked by MCCP to run the bases at Hadlock Field at a recent Portland Sea Dogs home game as part of the Anthem’s Heroes at Hadlock program, in support of MCCP. It was a very special and memorable event. Super Nate and his family and friends have also taken part in the past two Moonlight Challenges at Shawnee Peak in support of the program.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month, and gold is the ribbon color in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness.
These were the ingredients young Hailey used to formulate her vision. Hailey and Nathan received treatments at the same time, but Hailey has had to continue through numerous battles with leukemia. Hailey’s medical team decided in April 2017 that there were no additional treatments that she could receive in her condition, and changed her prognosis to terminal. Hailey is still fighting and remaining optimistic. It was around the time of the change in prognosis Hailey decided that Maine should Go Gold. Her mother Tabitha, along with other friends and supporters, have reached out to dozens of communities in an effort to have officials offer proclamations in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The effort is called Go Gold Maine, and the goal is to get 455-plus communities, along with business and other organizations to show support in any way they are able, including hanging gold ribbons, making contributions to deserving organizations and programs, and sharing Childhood Cancer Awareness throughout the month. Support is growing quickly, and September is promising to be a “golden” month. More information about Hailey and her mission can be found at http://haileyhugs.org/.
Mia Cobourn, 18, daughter of Chris Cobourn, caught this bass while fishing on China Lake on Saturday, July 1.
Evelyn LaCroix, 9, of Skowhegan, took first place in the junior division category in the Clinton Idol competition on July 3.