BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Junior High School boys soccer teams earned a pair of wins over Auburn recently. The seventh-graders rolled to a 5-1 win. A.J. Wolverton, Chris Kousky, Brady LaForge, Zach Stern- Hayes and Jackson Fredericks scored a goal apiece, with Will Dolley on defense, and Sid Pols, Nick Ewert on attack, playing well. […]
2017
Bradstreet, Gordon in soccer action
WATERVILLE — The Thomas College women’s soccer team allowed a goal with 55 seconds remaining in a 1-0 loss to Saint Joseph’s College in non-conference action on Wednesday night at Smith Field. The Monks improved to 11-4-1 with their sixth straight win, while the Terriers winning streak ended at two games with a 4-10 record. […]
Delivery by drone:
ZOLLIKON, Switzerland Drones will help deliver toothbrushes, deodorant and smartphones to Swiss homes this fall as part of a pilot project, the first of its kind over a densely populated area. The drones will take items from a distribution center in the Zurich area and transport them 5 to 10 miles to awaiting delivery vans. […]
Farmer uses technology to improve water usage
LIVINGSTON, Mont. Paradise Valley, meet Silicon Valley. Jeff Reed has made his living in technology including serving as chief technology officer of Arrow Electronics, a company that makes many of the electronics that run our various gadgets and devices. Recently, he has turned his tech skills to what was once a relatively simple farmer’s life […]
‘STEMified’ classes get kids ready for future
ST. CLOUD, Minn. How do you teach a child to code? How do you get a student just learning simple math to understand programming that often requires algebra skills? It’s not as hard as you’d think, and it’s happening every day at Talahi Community School in St. Cloud. “First we teach them unplugged lessons,” said […]
Poll: Will your job be automated?
WASHINGTON Most Americans believe their jobs are safe from the spread of automation and robotics, at least during their lifetimes, and only a handful says automation has cost them a job or loss of income. Still, a recent survey by the Pew Research Center also found widespread anxiety about the general impact of technological change. […]
A good day for golf, and for Waban
Winners of the Tee Up & Drive for Waban’s Athletes Charity Golf Tournament were Anthem’s Paul Kent, Chris Jacques, Kyle Gilman and Brandon Cohen. Together, sponsors and golfers raised more than $7,700 to benefit Waban’s athletes who attend the Special Olympics. Several of Waban’s Special Olympians were on hand to meet the golfers and help […]
5K benefits Grahamtastic
SANFORD — The 7th annual 5K run to benefit Grahamtastic Connection steps off Sunday with registration at 7:45 to 9 a.m. followed by a kid’s fun run at 9:15 a.m. and the 5K at 9:30, all from Nasson Community Center. The cost for adults is $20 in advance; $25 on race day, kids and teens […]