The China Historical Society invites the community to explore the rich history of downtown South China during a special walking tour this Sunday, June 22nd, at 5:00 p.m. Participants will meet in the South China Community Church parking lot, located across from the old South China Library, for an engaging journey through the village’s past. […]
8th Grade High Honors: Lilliana Byers, Savannah Calvo, Emma Dameron, Parker Gagne, Emma Gallagher, Clareese Jones, Tylee Latham, Luna Meak, Rex Morin, Kam Overlock, Weston Pappas, Callen Pooler, Cooper Routhier-Starkey, Fallyn Soucy, and Kaiser Stewart. Honors: Jakob Burrow, Emma Clifford, Audrey Delile, Claire Dunton, Luna Erickson, Layne Ferran, Sophie Fortin, Addilyne Gallagher, Evan Goss, Camryn […]
Grade 12 High Honors: Emmett Appel, Emily Bailey, Bryana Barrett, Noah Bechard, Octavia Berto, Jayda Bickford, Lauryn Black, Brooke Blais, Olivia Brann, Carter Brockway, Madison Cochran, Lauren Cowing, Lillian Crommett, Gabrielle Daggett, Aydan Desjardins, Aidan Durgin, John Edwards, Ryan Farnsworth, Hailey Garate, Brandon Hanscom, Serena Hotham, Kailynn Houle, Alivia Jackson, Ava Kelso, Sophia Knapp, Chase […]
COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a term used to describe chronic lung diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Often, COPD is caused by inhaling pollutants, which includes tobacco smoking and second-hand smoke, but other causes of COPD can be fumes, chemicals and dust found in work environments, and genetics. Two of the most […]
Each year a photo is featured on the Vassalboro Community Calendar – examples of past years are the Community School, the town office, Veterans Park; the Historical Society or pretty scenes from around town. Photographers can be from anywhere but photos must have been taken after July 1, 2024, within the town of Vassalboro and […]
On Friday, June 6, Erskine Academy, in South China, students and staff attended a Renaissance Assembly to honor their peers with Renaissance Awards. Renaissance Recognition Awards were presented to the following students: Stella Martinelli, Sabrina Studholme, MacKenzie Chase, Shannon McDonough, Brandon Hanscom, Jordyn Smith, Kaden Crawford, Victoria Rancourt, Lillian Crommett, Kaiden Kronillis, Josiah Fitzgerald, and […]
One of the many missions of the Whitefield Lions Club is to support local youth. Each year the Whitefield Lions Club Scholarship Committee chooses among deserving applicants based on academic performance, perseverance, leadership, community service and career goals. The Whitefield Lions recognizes six graduating seniors. These students will receive a $1,000 scholarship towards furthering their […]
MARGARET L. GENEST FAIRFIELD – Margaret “Peggy” Lorine Genest, 78, passed away peacefully in her home, on Monday, June 2, 2025. Peggy was born in Augusta, on April 19, 1947, to Laurent and Ida Dutil. She graduated from Cony High School,in Augusta, in 1965. She went on to work for the State of Maine and […]
by Tory Stark Take a moment to visit the Town of China’s interactive tax map and search for Tax Map 63, Lot 078, located at the head of the lake. You’ll find something surprising: a parcel of land with no listed owner. This isn’t a glitch — it’s the result of a long-standing error. For […]
The Waterville Rotary Noon club has named Bill Bonney, Waterville Police Chief, as the 2024-2025 Rotary year Paul Harris Fellow Award recipient. Paul Harris was the founder of Rotary in 1905 after persuading several business associates to discuss the idea of forming an organization for local professionals. In 1957, Rotary International established recognition for Rotarians […]