Category: The Journey & Community
The Gift Of Time
A new Maine nonprofit takes aim at helping those facing something no one wants to think about – the loss of a child. Launched at the beginning of 2019, Madeline’s Mission seeks to provide a…
Cannabis is Food
In our last article, ‘What is Cannabis?’, we provided a brief overview of some products that can be made from cannabis. This month we’ll talk about why cannabis is a great food option. We’ve all…
Full Plates Announces Summer Grants
35 Summer Sites Receiving More Than $75,000 Total Justin Alfond, Full Plates Full Potential’s Co-Director said “For children living with food insecurity, summertime is the scariest part of the year. There are so many more…
Still Running the Race
Fred being ordained at Eastpoint Christian Church I often say, the most important thing a man or woman can do is be a good Father or Mother. Raising your children, impressing upon them the importance…
Waban Athletes Compete
Waban Athletes Compete in 2019 Maine Special Olympics Hailing from Sanford, Maine, 25 talented athletes made their way to Orono this past weekend to represent Waban at the 2019 Maine Special Olympics. Waban’s Olympians competed…
Animal Welfare in Maine
The organization I am fortunate enough to work with is New England’s premier licensed animal shelter that specializes in the rehabilitation and re-homing of horses. The horses received into care here are animals who have…
Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance
American Legion and Easterseals Maine Partner to Distribute the Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) is pleased to announce that the American Legion and Easterseals Maine will be points of…
The Gift Of Time
More time… If there’s one thing anyone who has ever suffered the loss of someone wants, it’s always- more time. More hugs and kisses, more ‘I love yous’, more stories together, more memories… just more…
“The Fog Of War”
I remember standing on the ramp of the C-130. I was counting – I stood counting each Soldier as they passed by. Once everyone was on board I took my seat closest to the jump…
2019 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Although elder abuse is an issue across the country, with an aging population, Maine is likely to see an increase in cases of elder abuse and financial…
Be Where Your Feet Are Planted
“Be where your feet are planted” I read this in a book a few months ago and it really made me think about how I was living my life. It wasn’t until a few days…
What Is Cannabis?
The Devil’s Lettuce, KGB, Mary Jane, MJ, Cheeba, Ganja, Left-Handed Cigarette, Kind, Endo, Sinsemilla, Wacky Tabacky, Reefer, Pot, Weed, Marijuana, Hemp, these are just a sampling of names cannabis goes by, but what is it…
