The problem: ‘This huge database is leading people to believe this information is in their heads, when in fact it’s not.’
2015
Posted inNation & World, News
Al-Shabab extremists slaughter at least 147 at Kenyan university
Four attackers, strapped with explosives, open fire at guards, then take hostages and gun down non-Muslims.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
N.Y. man gets 10 years for fatal stabbing in Bangor
Akeem Harris, 25, stabbed a man in the chest during a fight in April 2013.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Hiking: Westbrook’s Carroll reaches North Carolina on Appalachian Trail
Editor’s Note: This is the second in an ongoing series following Westbrook native Gretchen Carroll as she hikes the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine to raise money for Rippleffect, a local organization focusing on outdoor education for youth. Hiking the Appalachian Trail is a very simple way of life. Wake up, eat, pack […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Sports
Race 2 the Point wins funds for Scarborough schools
The Race 2 the Point returned to Scarborough Saturday morning, amidst devilishly cold temperatures and whipping snow – not that determined runners ever let the weather deter them, and especially not when a good cause is on the line. The 5K benefits Scarborough’s three primary schools – Eight Corners, Pleasant Hill and Blue Point, which […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Web
Five-time skimeister Wilcox, of Gray-New Gloucester, closes high-school career
Gray-New Gloucester senior Eric Wilcox has had great skiing success in his years as a Patriot, and perhaps the single best indicator of his overall skill level is the title of “Skimeister” – which he’s won five times. What exactly is a skimeister? “Basically, it’s someone who participates in both alpine events (slalom and giant […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Casco skier competes in U.S. Alpine Championships
Casco native Sierra Leavitt, who split her high school years between Lake Region and Carrabassett Valley and is now a senior at Colby College in Waterville, recently summited new peaks in her ski racing career, taking ninth in giant slalom at the NCAA Division 1 Championships and, two weeks later, competing in the U.S. Alpine […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Casco skier competes in U.S. Alpine Championships
Casco native Sierra Leavitt, who split her high school years between Lake Region and Carrabassett Valley and is now a senior at Colby College in Waterville, recently summited new peaks in her ski racing career, taking ninth in giant slalom at the NCAA Division 1 Championships and, two weeks later, competing in the U.S. Alpine […]
Posted inLife & Culture, Link
MaineToday Magazine: From conversation with Joan Armatrading to review of hockey documentary
There’s a great mix of people, places and events in the weekly guide to entertainment.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
‘Moment of truth’ lung scan lights up incentive to quit
Now covered by Medicare, the preventive procedure – coupled with smoking cessation efforts – expands at Mercy and other Maine hospitals.