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Lake Life Today: While planning for the future, Part 2
submitted by Elaine Philbrick Lake Life Today is a series of articles that are hoped will inspire you to see how, by taking just a few steps, you can make a difference and help preserve the quality of water in our lakes for future generations. These articles have been collected and organized by LakeSmart Director […]
LEGISLATIVE REPORT as of Thursday, May 26, 2023
Legislative bills submitted by area senators & representatives as of Friday, May 26: L.D. 1911, H.P. 1227 An Act Concerning Automotive Right to Repair. (Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville) L.D. 1917, S.P. 779 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Implement Ranked-choice Voting for Governor, State Senator and State Representative. (Presented […]
OBITUARIES for Thursday, June 1, 2023
MARY ANN DALBECK VASSALBORO – Mary Ann (Cronin) Dalbeck, 86, of Vassalboro, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at home. Mary Ann was born on September 5, 1936, to Daniel J. and Bridget A. Cronin. She grew up in Hallowell and graduated from Hallowell High School in 1955. Mary Ann worked for J.S. McCarthy […]
FAIRFIELD: Town to open new walking trail
The town of Fairfield is excited to announce the opening of the Cattail Trail, a new trail that runs adjacent to Lawrence High School. The trail will host its opening in conjunction with National Trail Day on Saturday, June 3. Recognizing the importance of protecting natural resources and inviting the public to participate in the […]
Local author captures award
Local Maine Author, Michelle E. Shores, of Waterville, whose recently published book The Gathering Room – A Tale of Nelly Butler, has been awarded a 2023 IPPY AWARD for Best Fiction in the Northeast Region, Bronze Medal. The Independent Publisher Book Awards, commonly known as the IPPY Awards, are a prestigious set of awards that […]
China’s Isaac Audette becomes Eagle Scout
by Chuck Mahaleris In 2022, 35,533 young men and women earned the Eagle Scout rank, joining more than 2.7 million Americans before them. Less than 6 percent of all youth who enter Scouting attain the rank of Eagle but China’s Isaac Audette, 14, did just that and received his Eagle Scout medal during a ceremony […]
FOR YOUR HEALTH – Maine’s Aging Population: Strategies for Healthy Aging and Improving Senior Care
Maine, known for its iconic lighthouses, stunning coastlines, and rich history, is now becoming recognized for another reason: its aging population. As the oldest state by median age in the U.S., Maine faces unique challenges in supporting its senior residents. However, the state is also pioneering innovative strategies for healthy aging and improving senior care. […]
Local students named to dean’s list at Cedarville University
Catherine Estes, of Sidney, and Josette Gilman, of China, were named to the spring 2023 dean’s list at Cedarville University, in Cedarville, Ohio.