PORTLAND — Roger A. Jacques, 81, of Auburn died Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Maine Medical Center in Portland with his loving family by his side following a brief illness. He was born in Fairfield, on June 25, 1935, the son of the late Alfred and Elizabeth (Pellerin) Jacques and had been a resident of the […]
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The Hot Corner: Finally, finally, finally, Eddies win a final
AUGUSTA — Buffalo Bills, 1991 to 1994. Boston Red Sox, 1919 to 2003. Chicago Cubs, 1909 ’til all our grandkids are in a nursing home. Lovable losers in sports lore roll off the tongue. Still, an Edward Little basketball fan base that has bitten its bottom lip for decades upon decades probably doesn’t believe it takes […]
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2015 Poland football preview
Coach: Ted Tibbetts (fifth year) Conference: South Class: C Last year’s record: 3-6, lost in Class C West quarterfinals Returning players: Seniors — Cody Kalinka (G/DT); Patrick Jacques (QB/DB), Connor Greenleaf (G/OLB), Alex Thibault (C/MLB), John Fossett (SE/DE), Zach Hatch (T/DT); Juniors — Andrew Demers (slot/MLB), Caleb Hodgkin (T/DE). Key losses: Nick Cote (slot/DB), Will […]
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Selectmen criticized for not funding the Betterment Group
LIVERMORE FALLS — Former Selectman Ken Jacques told selectmen Tuesday night that he was disappointed they didn’t allow a public vote on whether the town should contribute $1,000 to the Betterment Group. “I’m disappointed that the board did not bring this to the community,” Jacques said. “The Betterment Group (sponsors) History Night, the Sled-In, the […]
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Entrepreneurs focus of Great Falls Forum
LEWISTON — The Great Falls Forum on Friday, Feb. 27, will feature a panel discussion titled, “Getting Down to Business: Insights from Local Entrepreneurs.” The program will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library. The panel will include a diverse group of Lewiston-Auburn businesspeople, sharing their stories […]
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Freshman Bryan Riley tests JACO robotic arm prototype
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School freshman Bryan Riley of Jay, who was born with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, hasn’t been able to walk for several years. On Thursday, Bryan had a chance to test the prototype for the JACO2 assistive robotic arm. The JACO2, made by Kinova, a company based in Montreal, has been marketed since 2010 […]
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Clients still complain about HIV/AIDS help from CDC
LEWISTON — Months after complaining about the way the state helps people with HIV or AIDS, clients say there’s been little change and they’ve given up trying to get help. However, the state says clients appear to have adapted to the changes it made, and more people are starting to seek help. In July, the […]
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Maniacs run wild
The Maniacs played outstanding pressure defense and had a balanced scoring attack led by Montana Braxton of Cape Elizabeth with 11 points, followed by Ashley Howe of Thornton Academy and Chloe Smedley of York with nine points each. Emily Jacques of Edward Little High School and Dom Lewis of Lawrence each added eight. Maddy Hasson […]
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Alpine Skiing: Jacques gets jump on next career phase
JAY — To college skiers, the idea of coaching is not much different than the thought of becoming a parent or taking on a mortgage payment. Sure, sounds great. Get back to me in a few years. In the life-on-the-edge that is the alpine world, however, careers are short. Lindsey Jacques learned that as a […]