FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — The Bates College women’s tennis team played three matches on the road over the past weekend, winning one and dropping a pair. On Friday against 17thranked Case Western Reserve, the Bobcats had their five-match winning streak ended in a 7-2 setback. Senior Maisie Silverman of Brunswick earned one of the two points […]
2018
Topsham Rec. has more spring programs
TOPSHAM — The Topsham Parks and Recreation Department has announced a cross country and spring field hockey program. The cross country program kicks off on April 23 at 5:15 p.m. at the entrance of the Mt. Ararat High School track. Practices will be every Monday and Thursday, with meets held on Wednesdays (beginning May 2). […]
BIRTHS
Mid Coast Hospital, Brunswick A girl, Ellery Lynn Ruest, to Nicole Leanne Hayward and Sterling Tate Ruest of Freeport, Feb. 21, 2018. A boy, Jack Hale Wyman, to Brandon Scott and Sarah Elizabeth Hale Wyman of Harpswell, Feb. 25, 2018. A boy, Teagan Kai Kephart, to Jonathan W. and Kathleen L. Kephart of Auburn, Feb. […]
Sullivan, Hawkins
RICHMOND — Brittany Leigh Sullivan and Andrew Ryan Hawkins of Richmond wish to announce their engagement. Sullivan, daughter of David and Kimberly Sullivan of Richmond, is a 2010 graduate of Brunswick High School, 2014 graduate of Wheaton College, and 2018 grad of PharmD from MCPHS University. She works at Walgreens Pharmacy. Hawkins, son of Stephen […]
Aging in place
There is nothing quite as devastating for many older people as having to leave the comfort of home because of poor health or limited mobility. But a new generation of services and technology is making it possible to stay at home longer, safely and happily, experts say. “Most people would rather stay in their own […]
Gardening: Houseplants for the horticulturally impaired
Hints of impending spring weather might stir a desire to grow plants even in people not usually drawn in that direction. If you are one of them, yet your thumbs lack the slightest hint of green, take heart: There are houseplants even you can grow. You’ll have to forgo color if you require a truly […]
What hasn’t changed at our schools
My youngest son, Lindell, ran into the house last week and said, “My teacher sat with me at lunch today!” Of course, my mom radar immediately went off: Was this a case of Lindell and his buddies misbehaving, so the teacher had to sit next to them to quiet them down? “No,” Lindell said, offended. […]
Millennials choosing to live with family
ATTLEBORO, Mass. As Bethany Charron prepared to graduate from Nichols College a few months ago, she made a decision similar to one thousands of millennials across the country are making: to move back home with her family. The 23-year-old South Attleboro woman, who studied history and English, said she plans on staying with her family […]
Sarah Noragon, Mark Ouellette
NASHUA, N.H. — Sarah Elizabeth Noragon and Mark Leon Ouellette were married on Oct. 7, 2017, in a ceremony at the Crowne Plaza in Nashua, New Hampshire. Anna Bacall served as celebrant. Heather Ruzmetov of Olney, Maryland, served as matron of honor, while the bridesmaids were Sasha Ellis of Hampton, Virginia, Vicky Kirby of Manchester, […]