Stories by Ben Pinette
8 years ago
Sportsman’s Alliance proposes hike in fishing license fees
The Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine is proposing a hike in fees for fishing licenses to fund a new “Maine Outdoor Programs and Activities Fund.”
8 years ago
Record keepers make mistakes too
If there’s one thing a genealogist should be able to rely on it’s that the information on official vital records (birth, marriage, death) will always be correct.
8 years ago
Sharon Ann Pelkey
MAPLETON — Sharon Ann Pelkey of Mapleton wife of Larry Pelkey Sr., for 50 years. She received her angel wings from God March 7th, 2017 after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer, her pain is now over. Sharon was born in the Quaintance family farm March 17th 1941 in Nebraska. Our daughter Kay and Husband Dennis gave her 24/7 care.
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Gilbert Joseph King Sr.
GILBERT JOSEPH KING SR. FORT FAIRFIELD and LIMESTONE – Gilbert Joseph King Sr., 77, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. He was born January 12, 1940, in Caswell, the son of George and Pearl (LaBreck) King.
8 years ago
Tigers stay close into fourth quarter, but fall to GSA in ‘C’ title game
BANGOR, MAINE — The juggernaut George Stevens Academy boys basketball team got tested Saturday night, but its status as Class C North champion remains intact for a second straight year.
Junior guard Taylor Schildroth — sick with a fever measured at 101 degrees earlier in the day — scored a game-high 26 points and junior center Max Mattson flirted with a triple-double as the defending state champions fought off stubborn Fort Fairfield 59-45 in the regional final at the Cross Insurance Center.
8 years ago
Wing medals in 500 freestyle at state swim meet
BRUNSWICK, Maine — Maddie Wing turned in a top-8 performance for Carlisle at the Class A state swim championships, held Feb. 21 at Bowdoin College.
The Presque Isle High School junior took eighth in the 500 freestyle with a time of 5 minutes and 49.08 seconds. She also competed in the 200 free and was 12th in 2:07.9.
8 years ago
Fundraiser to aid cancer patient
A graduate of Central Aroostook High School and Northern Maine Community College, Dylan Murray, 22, was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He had a lump in his neck which turned out to be cancerous.
He is unfortunately unable to afford health insurance and is not receiving any financial aid. He has worked for three years as a PCA in an assisted living facility, but had to get done due to his illness and treatments.
While he had managed to save some money, this fact leaves him ineligible for temporary disability or rental assistance. He will soon deplete his savings, and will appreciate any help. He has been taking chemo treatments and seems to be responding well. He has more treatments to go before he beats this.
8 years ago
Center plans Easton showshoe hike
The public is invited to join the Francis Malcolm Science Center, located at 776 Houlton Rd. in Easton, for a one-hour Moonlight Snowshoe hike through the surrounding woods on Friday, March 10, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
Snowshoes will be available at no charge with paid admission. Hot chocolate will be served following the hike. Bring a flashlight or headlamp if available.
Reservations are required, and there is a maximum of 50 atendees. Call (207) 488-5451, or e-mail tricia@francismalcolmsciencecenter.com. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children and $20 for a family.
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