Week of January 19, 2017

January 19, 2017/by Website Editor

Week of January 19, 2017

Communities benefit from hours of Boy Scout work

Boy Scouts working on their Eagle Scout service projects in Kennebec, Lincoln, Knox, Somerset and Franklin Counties in 2016 provided more than 6500 hours of service to their communities as they worked towards Scouting’s highest honor. The Kennebec Valley District Boy Scout committee released the numbers on the 2016 Eagle Scout class and they show that 37 young men in our area completed all requirements for the Eagle Scout rank and one female Venture Crew member from Winslow who has dual citizenship in Canada earned Scouts Canada’s equivalent to the Eagle badge- the Chief Scout of Canada. Together they provided leadership to projects that gave 6,635 hours of service. […]

The misadventure of discovering a well cave

Planners table events center application; land use ordinance

Selectmen to look into addressing speeding through East Vassalboro

Saving your old photos for the next generation

Random acts of kindness

KWD explains position on Alewives Restoration Initiative

SOLON & BEYOND, Week of January 19, 2017

Band leader: Ralph Marterie; TV series: Blue Bloods

Bald eagles back in the news

Heading up court

A moment with coach (dad)

Other News

Two local students on URI dean’s list

Local students achieve dean’s list at UMF

Other News

Emmanuel College announces fall 2016 dean’s list

Students named to the University of Vermont dean’s list

Week of January 12, 2017

January 12, 2017/by Website Editor

Week of January 12, 2017

Robert Dowe honored for many years of service to China area

On Christmas Eve 2016, Robert Dowe, of China, received a most unusual Christmas gift. Through the corroboration of three China organizations, Boynton-Webber American Legion Post #179, The South China Volunteer Fire Department, and Dirigo Masonic Lodge #104, he was presented with a plaque in appreciation for the many years of service he gave to the organizations and the town. On the plaque, presented to him by Sheldon Goodine, along with Neil Farrington, from the American Legion, Chief Richard Morse, of the fire department, and Don Pratt, of the Masons, it states: “In appreciation of your many years of service and sharing of your wealth of knowledge and talents to so many people. You are truly an America Hero.” […]

Voters overwhelmingly approve ban on recreational marijuana facilities

Obedience: The foundation of all we do with our dogs

Growing up in Augusta: Priceless

Yes or no! What’s the answer?

Sports: Moving up the ranks

Week of January 12, 2016

Thanks to supporters

Pianist: Sir Clifford Curzon with Pierre Boulez conducting

Ferrets: Man’s other best friend

Sports: CMYHA teams sweep N.H. tourney

Give Us Your Best Shot!

Other News

AARP offers free tax service to low and moderate income individuals

Erskine Academy schedules parent/teacher conferences

Palermo Consolidated School first trimester honors

Other News

Lasell College announces dean’s List for fall 2016

Area students on dean’s list at UNH

Dr. Rice joins staff at Nadeau Chiropractic

Week of January 5, 2017

January 5, 2017/by Website Editor

Week of January 5, 2017

Police conduct 11th annual Cops Care for Kids program
Fairfield’s finest trade stetsons for Santa hats

The Cops Care For Kids Program was created in 2006 by Detective Kingston Paul who started shopping all year for small stuffed animals, coloring books and crayons which he would deliver to struggling families within Fairfield. After several years, then Chief John Emery found out that the program was being funded solely by Detective Paul and challenged all officers to donate $5 per week to the program. He himself donated $10 weekly and now the program raises about $1,300 per year. Once the officers started donating, the list was increased to include as many Fairfield children as possible and has risen to as many as 250 children. […]

Selectmen call for special town meeting on marijuana moratorium

School board reaffirms existing policies

KHS January program on researching house history

Happy new year!

Week of January 5, 2016

Record company: Grey Gull; Conductor: Richard Strauss

The birds and a brawl at the feeders

Gardening from an easy chair/Plan your dream garden while it snows

How safe is online shopping?

Other News

New books at Albion library

Kilian named to president’s list

Miller graduates from basic military training

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Erskine Academy first trimester honor roll

Owen named to fall dean’s list at ENMU

Siobhan Billings Pearce on dean’s list

Week of December 22, 2016

December 21, 2016/by Website Editor

Week of December 22, 2016

The Town Line office closed week of December 26

The Town Line office will be closed the week of December 26 so the staff can enjoy a well-deserved vacation. There will be no issue on December 29. The office will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, January 2, 2017, with regular hours. The next issue will be published on January 5.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the staff and board of directors of The Town Line newspaper!

Holiday activities dominate area elementary schools

Students perform in the Benton Elementary Holiday Concert on December 15. […]

Traditional shopping day at Chelsea school

Special town meeting planned for Jan. 9

Planning board directed to review Varneys’ request

Let it Snow, let it snow!

Suggestions for New Year’s resolutions

Solon & Beyond, Week of December 22, 2016

Week of December 22, 2016

Tip of hat to China and Palermo officials

Northern Maine soccer champions

Central Maine Squares donate to children’s home

Film: The Reader; Singer: Jo Stafford

Santa’s reindeer really like it when it’s cold

Youth basketball action

Other News

Pinette piano scholarship available at Erskine

Other News

Week of December 15, 2016

December 14, 2016/by Website Editor

Week of December 15, 2016

10th annual veterans dinner held at South China Legion hall

On November 9, the South China, Boynton-Webber American Legion Post #179 and Auxiliary hosted the 10th annual veterans dinner, sponsored by Fieldstone Quick Stop, Erskine Academy students and the Maine Veterans Home, at Togus. Neil Farrington, commander of the South China post, was instrumental in getting the most veterans that have ever attended the event. Over 130 local veterans, and many that were bused from the veterans home, were guests at the annual dinner. […]

Hats for the homeless

Planners approve marijuana growing facility

Police report: traffic on Main St. too fast

Merry Christmas!

Week of December 15, 2016

Coal for Christmas to driver

Planners approve two of three applications

Albion students visit State House

Girl Scouts bake pies for dinner

Hockey team helps food pantry

Christmas vacation activities released for China School’s Forest

Christmas in Korea

Film: Heidi; Bandleader: Kay Kyser; Conductor: Dimitri Mitropoulos

Canada lynx surviving in Maine

Youth basketball players in spirit

Youth basketball action

Give Us Your Best Shot!

Other News

Kennebec Behavioral Health cited

Other News

Week of December 8, 2016

December 8, 2016/by Website Editor

Week of December 8, 2016

Warming Up for Christmas concert benefits ShineOnCass Foundation

The 15th annual Warming Up for Christmas benefit concert with Steve Fotter and Friends was held on Saturday, December 3, at the Williamson Auditorium, at Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, and helped raise $12,000 for the ShineOnCass Foundation. The foundation was created to honor the spirit, continue the work, and encourage others to live the legacy of Cassidy Charette, whose kindness and passion for others shines on! The mission is to educate, inspire and empower youth to make their world a better place through volunteer charitable activities. […]

Visiting with Santa at Kringleville

Special town meeting likely for January on marijuana issue

Public library offers book group

Communication problem

China Road Christmas Park full of spirit of the season

SOLON & BEYOND, Week of December 8, 2016

IF WALLS COULD TALK, Week of December 8, 2016

Parade of Lights kicks off season

Sugarloaf opens new Competition Center

Significant People from Central Maine: Amy Morris Bradley

Conductor: Sir Thomas Beecham; Rock Group: Booker T. and the MGs

Browntail caterpillar eating up countryside

Skirmish winners

Winslow team captures state titles

Give Us Your Best Shot!

Other News

KHS December program features trees

Other News

Week of December 1, 2016

November 30, 2016/by Website Editor

Week of December 1, 2016

Erskine named school spirit champion for fighting hunger

Erskine Academy, in South China, was among seven Maine high schools to participate in WGME 13/Fox 23’s School Spirit Challenge to benefit Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine and area food pantries. The School Spirit Challenge is a friendly competition among high schools to show school pride and spirit while helping communities address a shared, pressing problem—hunger in Maine—through an eight week long food and fund drive. […]

Memorial service set for China resident

Board plans public hearing on medical marijuana facility

Spirit of Christmas calendar released

Silver medal winners at shootout

Maine Children’s Home lacking donations for program

Selectmen approve all three requests from Thurston Park committee

Love my new books

SOLON & BEYOND, Week of December 1, 2016

IF WALLS COULD TALK, Week of December 1, 2016

REVIEW POTPOURRI, Week of December 1, 2016

Is your goose cooked?

Other News

China Middle School first quarter honor roll

Other News

Bar Harbor Bank and Trust completes 28th annual community food drive

Week of November 24, 2016

November 23, 2016/by Website Editor

Maine’s largest community solar farm grows in China

By the end of the year, South China will host the largest community solar farm to date in Maine; 3 Level Farm Community Solar Farm, on Rte. 32. Glen Wall, a resident of South China, is one of the eight members of the solar farm and serves as treasurer of the association. All members of the farm will receive credits toward their electricity bill through net metering in proportion to the shares they own. If someone owns 20 percent of the solar farm, then they would get 20 percent back in credits. “Although I own the smallest share in the farm, I still get to offset carbon and lower my electricity costs,” said Wall. […]

Public forum planned on new marijuana law; selectmen seek public input

School board hears reports from AOS officials

Area veterans take part in parade

Board recommends using TIF money on revolving loan fund

Sumo wrestling champions

SOLON & BEYOND, Week of November 24, 2016

IF WALLS COULD TALK, Week of November 24, 2016

Creativity flourishes at River Roads Gallery

Reader challenge: Can you identify cast of Erskine production

An excursion to Orono

Scoliosis, again!

China middle school soccer teams

PAL Senior League season champions

PAL Junior League champions

Other News

Nadeau Chiropractic welcomes Dr. Tyler Barnes

Husson U. president’s list

Other News

Carrabec High School first quarter honor roll

Local students achieve dean’s list at UMF

Week of November 17, 2016

November 17, 2016/by Website Editor

Owen Corrigan earns rank of Eagle Scout

Owen Michael-Zeno Corrigan, 16, son of Melissa and Zeno Corrigan, and brother of Natalie Corrigan, of Oakland, (formally of Sidney) has achieved Boy Scouts highest rank, that of Eagle Scout. He recently received his pin and award at the Eagle Scout Court of Honor that was held at the Snow Pond Center for the Arts, in Sidney, on Saturday, November 5. Corrigan is a member of Troop #401, Sidney.[…]

Local communities honor veterans with parade

Selectmen deal with local issues; Farrington chosen chairman

Local church group fills gift boxes

Illegal?

TIF committee meets in light of town vote

SOLON & BEYOND, Week of November 17, 2016

IF WALLS COULD TALK, Week of November 17, 2016

Dam groups hold public hearing on project

Letters to the editor, Week of 17, 2016

Homecoming at Sugarloaf

Parade of Lights set for November 25

Dixon family Halloween

Lions announce winners

Local youth compete at skirmish

Singer: Jeannie C. Riley; Composer: Giuseppe Verdi; Recordings: Easy Listening

Turkeys not included in our first Thanksgiving celebration

Give Us Your Best Shot! Week of November 17, 2016

Other News

Vassalboro: Attendees leave with informational pamphlets

Other News

Week of November 10, 2016

November 10, 2016/by Website Editor

Students hold Saluting Our Veterans day at Messalonskee Middle School

On November 4, students at Messalonskee Middle School held Saluting Our Veterans Day tribute. The ceremony began with a light breakfast, and the veterans chatting with the students. The veterans then moved to the auditorium accompanied arm-in-arm by a student under a canope of American flags. The Messalonskee High School band played America the Beautiful march, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. […]