Legislative bills submitted by area senators & representatives as of Thursday, April 27, 2023. L.D. 1477, S.P. 597 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Align the Proceedings for Circulating Written Petitions for People’s Vetoes and Direct Initiatives with Federal Law. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec) L.D. 1479, S.P. 599 Resolve, […]
As the winter snow melts and the sun starts to shine, people in the Northeast United States look forward to the arrival of spring. However, for many, springtime also brings along the onset of seasonal allergies. This is especially true in Maine, where the blooming of flowers and trees can cause a range of allergic […]
Elmira College, in Elmira, New York, recently announced this year’s recipients of its annual Key Award. This year’s award was given to 761 students across 14 states and Puerto Rico. A tradition that goes back to 1935, the Key Award is presented to outstanding students in their junior year of high school or preparatory school. […]
by Chuck Mahaleris Delayed for two years due to Covid mandates, Vassalboro’s Benjamin Reed received his Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony on April 16, 2023, at the Vassalboro United Methodist Church. Friends and family joined Scouts and leaders of Troop #410 to witness the presentation of scouting’s highest honor to Benjamin Delbert Reed. Reed, […]
Matthew G. Parent, of Oakland, a sophomore majoring in electrical engineering, was named a Presidential Scholar for the Fall 2022 semester at Clarkson University, in Potsdam, New York.
Fred Couverette and Becky Daughty, central Maine country music artists, recently attended the North American Country Music Association International competition in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, March 15-19. A country music show was held at American Legion Post #205, in Augusta, in October 2022 as a fundraiser. The show was held with the help of the Maine […]
RUTH M. GERVAIS UNITY – Ruth M. Gervais, 96, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. She was born April 13, 1926, in Presque Isle, to Fay and Fern (Good) Parks. She attended schools in Presque Isle, Sidney, and Waterville High School. She was married to Philip L. Gervais in 1947, and they had three […]
Submitted by Pauline Rancourt This is the story of Theresa and Lucille who grew up in Brunswick, Maine. As lifelong friends they went to the same schools, married and later both moved to Waterville. THERESA’S STORY Theresa Wilson first lived on Golf Links Road, in Brunswick, and was part of a family of seven girls […]
The Town Line’s official ice out judge has ruled that ice went out of China Lake on April 12, 2023. Although no one guessed the exact date, the closest was Carrie McGrath, of South China, who missed it by two days, with a guess of April 10. Congratulations!