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Area students named to the University of Vermont dean’s list

The University of Vermont, in Burlington, Vermont, has announced the following local students have been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester. Jillian Brown, from Augusta, is majoring in human development and family studies. Autumn Boody, from Washington, is majoring in communication sciences and disorders. Abbigail Doiron, from Augusta, is majoring in […]

I’M JUST CURIOUS: Holidays of May

by Debbie Walker I have to admit that most of this column has come from a local paper here in Florida. It’s the Senior Voice of Citrus County. The most recent one was full of May days and celebrations. We’ll start out with Mother’s Day. (Miss you Mom) Mother’s Day was made official on May […]

Carrabec High School top 10 seniors (2023)

Jessica Benedict is the daughter of Michael and Amanda Benedict, of Anson and April Everton, of Brownville. Jessica will be attending York County Community College for Animal Care and Management. Luke Carey – Valedictorian, is the son of Erik and Tanya Carey, of Embden. Luke will be attending the University of Maine at Farmington for […]

LEGISLATIVE REPORT as of Thursday, May 11, 2023

Legislative bills submitted by area senators and representatives. L.D. 1852, H.P. 1182 An Act to Eliminate the Lodging Tax on Campground Sites and Revert to Using the Current Sales Tax. (Presented by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan) L.D. 1875, H.P. 1200 Resolve, to Create a Pilot Program for Apprenticeships for Inmates. (Presented by Representative MONTELL of […]

EVENTS: Spectacular laser show to benefit Winslow Food Cupboard

Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry—which serves thousands of food-insecure children, seniors, and other adults from Winslow, Waterville, Skowhegan, Fairfield, and 20 other surrounding towns—will benefit from a spectacular Drive-in Laser Show & Concert coming to the Clinton Fairgrounds from Thursday, May 18, through Sunday, May 21, with gates opening at 5 p.m. each evening. To […]

OBITUARIES for Thursday, May 11, 2023

FRANCIS E. PURNELL WATERVILLE – Francis E. Purnell, 83, passed away in the early morning hours on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, following a brief illness. Born in Waterville in 1939, he was the only child of Harry and Kathleen Purnell. After graduating from Waterville High School, he honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corps from […]

Windsor select board discusses composting, animal control

Also review proposed improvements to local cemetery by The Town Line staff The Windsor Select Board discussed a variety of topics during its March 28 meeting, including a proposed composting project, the introduction of the town’s animal control officer, and improvements to the local cemetery. The board heard a presentation by Emmett Appel and his […]