Obituary: LITCHFIELD – Kimberly Jo (Hutchins) Mironovas, 47, of Litchfield, ME passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2018. She was formerly of Andover, ME. Born in Rumford, ME on June 11, 1970 she was a daughter of Arthur and Jeannette (Simmons) Hutchins. Kimberly graduated from Telstar High School and then went on to graduate from … More Remembering Kimberly Jo Mironovas (April 21, 2018)
EPA Administrator Says Drinking Water is “Biggest Environmental Threat”: The head of the Environmental Protection Agency is expected to announce Wednesday that he believes water safety is a bigger environmental crisis than climate change. Only on CBS News, EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler spoke with Major Garrett in his first interview since being confirmed. -CBS This … More Why You Should Care: An Overview of Environmental Issues Only in Your State
Alaska State Troopers announce arrest of Steven H. Downs, accused of murdering Sophie Sergie at the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1993. -News Center Maine (February 15, 2019) It was late April 1993 when the University of Alaska Fairbanks community learned that Sophie Sergie was raped and murdered in Bartlett Hall, one of the many … More 25 Years Later, Steven H. Downs of Maine Arrested for the Rape & Murder of Sophie Sergie at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (February 15, 2019)
We took Lee’s family on a day trip to the east coast of Maine. We decided to drive via Augusta and Damariscotta to the Pemiquid Point Lighthouse Park in Bristol, Maine. This lighthouse park is a city park and charged a small admission fee of $3.00 per person (disabled veterans get free admission). Regardless, the … More It’s Worth the Trip: Pemiquid Point Lighthouse Park (Bristol, Maine)
The Norris Wedding officiated by Seth Carey of Rumford (Height of the Land, Maine) Dear Lee, Thank you for being so good to me through all the ups and downs. I promise you that I will do everything in my power to take care of us and our beautiful futures. Thank you for leaving Active … More Happy Ten Year Wedding Anniversary Lee
I am still reeling from the impact this potentially dangerous situation had on both my husband and I upon our return to the closest airport to our home. I haven’t been right since. Let me begin with the fact that this Portland JetPort baggage claim protest isn’t about me and the impact this situation had … More Portland JetPort Baggage Claim Protest Made Dangerous Situation More Dangerous in Public Space Known to Have Existing Security Flaws
My husband and I participated in our second 5K this spring. The first one we did was last fall for the Dempsey Center who raises awareness and funds for those who have cancer, a deadly disease most of us have come in contact with at some point in our lives. I chose to do the Dempsey … More My First Teal Ribbon 5K for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
My friend April and I decided to hike the Roost Trail in Evans Notch on December 7th. It was a warm, sunny day to get outdoors and take in the fresh air, beauty, and silence one experiences when hiking. We decided to hike the Evans Notch trail thinking that the winter gate to the White … More The Roost Trail, Evans Notch, White Mountain National Forest, Maine
I’ve been wanting to do a 5K for quite some time but because of Post Traumatic Stress never found the courage to follow through until my friends Valari and Xandy inspired me. Over the years, I watched them collect money for the Dempsey Challenge 5K, talk about how the experience inspires them, and get their … More My First Dempsey Challenge 5K in Lewiston, Maine
I’ve always loved traveling. As a matter of a fact traveling was one of the things I loved about serving in the military. I couldn’t believe the places I got sent to train and work throughout the years. It was exciting to explore new places, meet new friends, and be a part of something bigger … More America’s National Parks Help Heal My PTSD
Jennifer S. Norris 