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Energy Matters The physics of a white Christmas

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Much of the recent cold and snow can be blamed on excess moisture in the atmosphere and an expanding polar vortex — a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding both of the Earth’s poles. It always exists but strengthens in winter. “Vortex” refers to the counterclockwise flow of air that helps keep the colder air near the poles. In the Northern Hemisphere, the polar vortex expands many times during winter, sending cold air southward with the jet stream.

Food Pantries

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The Alna Food Pantry is in the basement of the Alna town office, 1574 Alna Road. The pantry is open from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, and 2-6 p.m. Thursday. The pantry allows one visit per week. Area residents are welcome.

A Physician’s Vaccine Perspective

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I wanted you to hear my take on the COVID-19 vaccine from both a physician and an emergency medical services perspective.

REFLECTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

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This is the final edition of 2020, and we are honestly happy to see this year come to a close.

Wilbur “Bill” C. Weeks May 1, 1925 - Dec. 25, 2020

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Wilbur “Bill” C. Weeks, 95, formerly of Owls Head, passed away at Windward Gardens in Camden on Christmas afternoon. He was born on May 1, 1925 in Orono, the son of Donald and Natalie (Vaughn) Weeks.

Damariscotta History A year I will always remember

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The year 2020 was a year I will always remember. First there was the loss of my wife of 59 years, Marjorie, in April. Funeral arrangements were altered by COVID-19. Sunday church services were called off in our area. Doctor’s appointments were canceled and rescheduled and canceled again.

Mexicali Blues Donates Thousands of Masks to Maine Schools

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It’s the giving season, and Maine retailer Mexicali Blues is embracing the spirit of giving this year by donating over 5,000 child-sized face masks to local schools as part of its “Global Giving Sharing Smiles” charitable program. Each year, the small business gives back 1% of total sales to organizations that do a world of good, and despite changes and challenges, this year is no different.

Whitefield Column

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It’s a lovely, snowy day here in Whitefield as I write this introductory column. While sitting by a fire and watching a light, fluffy snow piling up, the birds fly from feeder to feeder enjoying the much-needed nourishment.


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