The year was 1946. It was a cold Saturday in February. Those years they had snow and cold was below zero. My life was about to change forever. This day would begin in horror. It would create memories that would last even today in the year 2020. Around 5 am things began to happen. I […]
June 2020
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Tulsa rally attendees must agree not to hold Trump campaign liable for infection
The rally, rescheduled to avoid a conflict with the day seen as marking the end of slavery in America, comes with the nation surpassing 2 million confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.
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Skowhegan Savings Lobby Opening Soon
Over the past several months we’ve been serving your banking needs at our drive-up windows, by phone, online, and by appointment. Starting on June 15th our branch lobbies will be opening back up for in-person service with slightly modified hours. While we look forward to seeing you, our drive-up service, online banking, and ATMs continue to […]
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LCHS Class of 1974 adds bench to memorial garden
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Comprehensive High School Class of 1974 recently placed a granite bench in the LHS Memorial Garden. The bench includes the words “Friends, I will remember you,” from the John Denver song “Friends,” which was the class graduation song. It also includes “Comprehensive” in the school name, and states the class was, […]
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Farm Service Agency county committee nominations open June 15
WASHINGTON, D.C. — USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will begin accepting nominations for county committee members on Monday, June 15. Elections will occur in Local Administrative Areas (LAA) for these members who make decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2020 election must be postmarked or received in […]
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Maine Crafts Association has new online campaign
WEST GARDINER — The Maine Crafts Association (MCA), a nonprofit serving approximately 600 craft artist members, has launched a new social media campaign — “SOURCE + BUY” — to drive traffic directly to artist e-commerce sites as a way to increase their sales income during the COVID-19 crisis. While the MCA’s two galleries are closed […]
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The Latest: Some states pause reopening, others press on amid spike in virus
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic around the U.S. and the world. AUSTIN, Texas — Utah and Oregon put any further reopening of their economies on hold amid a spike in coronavirus cases, but there was no turning back Friday in such states as Texas, Arkansas and Arizona despite flashing warning signs there, too. One […]
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To Answer the Question of Late: What Day Is It?
June 12 NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY June 13 NATIONAL SEWING MACHINE DAY June 14 NATIONAL FLAG DAY June 15 NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY DAY June 16 NATIONAL FUDGE DAY June 17 NATIONAL EAT YOUR VEGETABLES DAY June 18 NATIONAL GO FISHING DAY June 19 NATIONAL MARTINI DAY June 20 NATIONAL ICE CREAM SODA DAY June 21 FATHER’S DAY […]
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Sign of Summer- South Shore Drive Farmer’s Market
Hey! The Farmer’s Market is back! Every Tuesday from 11 to 2. It’s definitely a sign of summer for me. Outdoor shopping is my cup of tea. I am also a big fan of blueberry picking, foraging of any kind, yard sales and of course the Bargain Barn. There’s always something new and someone new […]
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Golf Tip: Relieve Stress
I think that breathing is a good thing to pay attention to while playing golf. You can really notice near the end of rounds when the heat is on, the pros taking deep breaths. This can really help reduce the pressure. When taking those deep breaths you want to inhale and fill you stomach up- […]