Mid Coast Hospital, Brunswick A girl, Annabelle Doreen Crocker, to Courtney Lee Jr. and Melissa Joy (Bragg) Crocker of Dresden, Sept. 26, 2017. A girl, Adalyn Arlia Plumadore, to Shane Michael and Saphira Kenda (Fleming) Plumadore of Durham, Sept. 26, 2017. A boy, Leo Matthew Couture, to Matthew Donald and Lindsey Rae Couture of Durham, […]
2017
Gardening series looks at pot
They’ve written guides about growing fruit, vegetables, houseplants and more. Now, the authors of a popular gardening series have set their sights on something a little different. “What’s Wrong with My Marijuana Plant? A Cannabis Grower’s Visual Guide to Easy Diagnosis and Organic Remedies” (Ten Speed Press, 2017), by David Deardorff and Kathryn Wadsworth, is […]
For foster parents of disabled children, money stays tight
PHILADELPHIA Like most parents trying to make ends meet, Vivian Shine-King needs to get creative sometimes. When she has to take her four children to doctor’s appointments, for instance, she’ll make sure multiple kids are booked at the same clinic around the same time, helping her to save on gas and parking. But Shine-King isn’t […]
Headlines showing the difficulty of parenthood
It’s hard to be a parent, especially in today’s world. That’s a common sentiment, and I don’t disagree. There certainly are new trials (social media, for one) facing parents raising children today. But sometimes, I think we’ve created the majority of the challenges ourselves, and a look at some popular parenting-related headlines circulating this month […]
Cooking on deadline: Linguine with lemon, feta and basil
This is one of those super-fast pastas that you will be happy to add to your repertoire, especially now when many of us are getting swallowed up into back-to-school schedules. You’ll even have time to make a green salad while the water comes to a boil, and prep the rest of the ingredients while the […]
TRI-STATE LOTTERIES
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Supper benefits church
ALFRED — Friends of Old Corner Church is sponsoring a baked ham supper at the Masonic Lodge, Route 202 (165 Waterboro Road) in Alfred, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Funds raised will support restoration efforts for the historic 1804 church. Donation: $8 for adults; children under 10 free. Take-out is available. For […]
Trojans roll to win over South Portland
SACO – The Thornton Academy football team cruised to a 49-7 win over visiting South Portland on Saturday afternoon at Hill Stadium.The Trojans once again delivered in all three phases, getting over 250 yards of rushing, a kickoff return touchdown, and holding the Red Riots’s offense to no points and under 100 yards of scrimmage.“We’re […]
Trojans cruise to prelim win over Sanford
SACO – The No. 7 seeded Thornton Academy field hockey team shut out visiting No. 10 Sanford 7-0 in the Class A South preliminary round on Saturday.The Trojans were led by Taylor Ouellette, who scored three goals and broke the all-time scoring record for TA.“It’s pretty exciting – I couldn’t do it without the help […]
Hawks top Rams in Class B showdown
By PAT McDONALD Sports Editor KENNEBUNK — The old saying is “defense wins championships.” Well if that’s the case, both the Kennebunk Rams and Marshwood Hawks proved they have the kind of defense that can bring home a Gold Ball later this fall. In Saturday’s Class B South showdown, neither team was able to reach […]