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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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Happy Mother's Day

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 2:26pm

Rebecca Osgood

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Feed ME

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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VA2K Walk and Roll

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013, 1:01pm

VA facilities across the Nation are once again holding VA2K walk and roll events on Wednesday, May 15th which is also National Employee Health and Fitness Day. VA2K is designated to help employees recognize the importance of exercise and nutrition and help them live healthier lives. This event also allows the Department of Veteran Affairs to raise awareness and support the needs of homeless Veterans.

Last year’s VA Maine HealthCare Systems VA2K event was hugely successful! During the 2012 event, our community partners and staff donated more to this cause than any VA hospital in the Nation. Approximately $20,000 worth of new items, gift cards and cash were given to support homeless Veterans here in Maine.

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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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