Aug. 1 edition: EAGLE LAKE - Northern Maine General employees participated in an annual six-week long Mega Miles competition where they were given a list of activities that could be converted into miles. Forty staff members and seven teams successfully finished the program, walking a total of 6,443 miles.

Two teams tied at first place, averaging at a total of 150 miles per week. Tonia Groff’s team included Amy Biggs, Debbie Cyr, Lita Dionne, Lorie Jandreau and Tasha Ponder. Leah Dionne’s team included Sue Violette, Lisa Devoe, Linda Allison, Denise Raymond and Stephanie Drake.

Linda Allison walked a total of 495 miles and won $100. Tonia Groff walked a total of 455 miles and won $75. In addition, 20 participants walked more than 100 miles. Five participants walked more than 50 miles.

NMG has had an active wellness committee since 2004.