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Becky Sawtelle is the Queen of Weight Loss!

Submitted by Diane Atwood, Freelance Writer and Blogger
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 6:04am
Becky Sawtelle is the Queen of Weight Loss!

 

I think today should be all about Becky Sawtelle. No wait, let’s give her the entire rest of the week. She deserves it! For most of Becky’s life she struggled with her weight and finally decided to have gastric by-pass surgery. Dr. Jamie Loggins, from the Central Maine Bariatric Surgery Center did the procedure the end of January. 

When I wrote an update in March she was not happy with how things were going. Here’s what she had to say: “I had a really strong relationship with food. Now I can’t eat whatever, whenever, and how much I want. I miss that.”

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Karen Rand - Boston Marathon Bombing Victim

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 4:44pm
Karen Rand - Boston Marathon Bombing Victim

Realtor Terry Bragdon of Regency Realty Group and Elliott Chamberlain of Chamberlain homes band together to build Karen Rand a new home. Terry and Elliot are actively seeking land in Old Orchard, building supplies and labor from all required trades to build this home. The plan is to do this at no cost or at the lowest cost possible.  If you are interested in helping to make this home a reality, please reach out to Chamberlain homes at 207-282-7377 or Elliott@Chamberlainhomes.com

If you would like to participate in the project, monetary donations are also being accepted at all Town & Country Credit Union branches in the name “Fund for Karen Rand”.

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Happy Mother's Day

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 2:26pm
Rebecca Osgood
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Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer
Saturday, May 4th, 2013, 8:16am
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Maine Warden Service Annual Awards Ceremony

Submitted by tbrewster, Community Content Provider
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 9:29am

The Maine Warden Service held its annual awards ceremony today at the Winslow VFW. The Warden Service recognized both game wardens and other individuals for their work and dedication to the Department and State of Maine in 2012.

Commissioner’s Presentation of Awards – Presented by DIF&W Commissioner Chandler Woodcock

April Collins - Secretary Greenville Regional Headquarters - 2012 IF&W Employee of the Year

Retired Game Warden Alvin Theriault – Special Recognition

2012 K9 Search and Rescue of the Year Award:  Warden Norman Lewis and K9 Clyde (Bryant Pond)

2012 Boating Officer of the Year Award:  Warden Mike Pierre (Standish)

2012 National Wild Turkey Federation Officer of the Year Award:  Warden Josh Smith (Hartford)

2012 Exemplary Service Awards:

Warden Josh Smith –

Warden Sergeant Tim Spahr (Kennebunk) & Warden Rick LaFlamme (Arundel)

Warden Mark Merrifield (Union)

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Head and Neck Cancer: Two Stories About Giving and Receiving

Submitted by Diane Atwood, Freelance Writer and Blogger
Thursday, March 28th, 2013, 8:06am
Head and Neck Cancer: Two Stories About Giving and Receiving

 

BOB’S STORY

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Weight Loss Surgery: Becky Sawtelle Two Months Later

Submitted by Diane Atwood, Freelance Writer and Blogger
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013, 8:12am

 

Weight loss surgery is a big deal. Sometimes, confesses Becky Sawtelle, she thinks if she had to do it over again, she might not opt for the weight loss surgery she had two months ago. Her issue? “I had a really strong relationship with food,” she says. “Now, I can’t eat whatever, whenever, and how much I want. I miss that.”

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