LEWISTON – Bernice M. Haynes, 97, passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 at her daughter Yvonne King’s home in Lewiston. Born …
2021
Posted inRiver Valley, Schools & Education
RSU 10 closes schools after online threats during board meeting
Superintendent Deb Alden said hackers seized the Zoom video and audio feed, threatened schools and spewed racial slurs and vulgar language.
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Dec. 14
100 Years Ago: 1921 “I have just received a tentative plan of the state highway commission regarding what they promise to do this coming year and what I have to say is this: Androscoggin County is coming into its own. More money is going to be spent on the roads than ever spent before.” These […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wifes outdoor activities exclude disabled husband
DEAR ABBY: My husband is in his 40s and permanently disabled from injuries received in a recent automobile accident. He is in pain, on pain medicine 24 hours a day and basically sleeps his days away. His pain and immobility make intimacy impossible. He doesn’t object when I go out with friends or participate in […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Long COVID symptoms need not put off vaccination
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is it safe for an unvaccinated person experiencing long-term symptoms after a COVID-19 infection to get the vaccination, or must they wait until the typical 90-day period for symptoms to diminish or disappear? — P.M. ANSWER: In general, people can expect to have symptoms of acute COVID-19 infection for up to four […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: An energetic approach will help you build a better life Let go of the past
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vanessa Hudgens, 33; Sophie Monk, 42; Beth Orton, 51; Dee Wallace, 73. Happy Birthday: A liberated attitude will help you prepare for unexpected changes this year. Rise to all occasions, and display your ability to adjust. Use your resources to overcome any obstacle and turn it into an opportunity. Rely […]
Posted inSun Spots
New Beginnings Holiday Drive seeks items for holiday care packages
DEAR SUN SPOTS: New Beginnings Holiday Drive is gearing up again! For our 2021 Holiday Gift Drive, we need your help to create holiday care packages. You can help homeless youth at New Beginnings have a brighter holiday this year. Gift bags will be given to 100-plus youth in our shelter, transitional living, and outreach […]
Posted inConnections
Franklin County educators group names grant recipients
The members of the Franklin County Unit of the Maine Education Association of Retired Educators have named the recipients of their annual grant opportunity, which was offered this year to schools in Northern Franklin County. This grant offering rotates yearly among the county’s school systems. It is for a project or activity proposed by any […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Lisbon Falls Christian Academy lists honor roll students
Lisbon Falls Christian Academy has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. “A” Honor Roll Grade 1-4: Chase Brewin, Lucy Church, Chloe Dumont, Leighton Jeselskis, Leland Libby, Declan Mishio, Kason Poisson and Caiden Sarvinas. Grade 5-8: Jacob Dumont, Joshua Hewes, Alexis Poisson, Brennon Sarvinas, Abbygail Swan […]
Posted inConnections
Mt. Abram High School recognizes honor students
SALEM TOWNSHIP — Mt. Abram High School has announced its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. High Honors (93 or above in all academic subjects) Grade 12: Haley Bate, Zechariah Coolong, Sara Galusha, Martin Kelley, Emily Kidd, Adam Luce, Emily Marden, Kyle Presby, Fionna Raley-Theberge, Wyatt Sieminski, Caleb Thibodeau and Cameron Walters. Grade […]