Science has produced another marvel. It has created an artificial womb that can be used to provide a more suitable environment for preemie babies who cannot stay in the mother's natural womb. It's just one more way we as a race have advanced to better protect life.

In 1998, an ice storm swept through Maine, quietly burying roads and towns. Some communities became completely inaccessible. Without general aviation, many towns and island communities would have been cut off from resources for an unknown period of time. It was general aviation pilots who stepped up to the plate, providing a vital link to ensure transportation of emergency personnel, emergency equipment, and individuals requiring emergency care.

Currently, there are 1,845 Maine children in foster care. Children must be placed in suitable foster homes in appropriate locations, to ensure a child’s life is disrupted as little as possible.

The Maine Broadband Coalition recently highlighted a number of legislative initiatives to increase Maine’s connectivity to the world.

All of the area's five high school track programs were in action last week.

It’s a busy month at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft. We’ve worked hard to wipe “There’s nothing to do” from your vocabulary.

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” opens at the Center Theatre Friday, May 5 at 7 p.m.

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Dexter Women's Literary Club held its annual Dexter Regional High School art show and contest at the Abbott Memorial Library March 29 through April 7.

Lawrence G. Holmquist of Monson has bequeathed $20,000 to Piscataquis Community High School to establish two $1,000 student/athlete scholarships to be awarded annually.

New York State's gain is Maine's loss. I was surprised and sad to learn this week that Darn Good Yarn is no longer in Sebec, Maine.