Legislative bills submitted by area senators & representatives as of Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 L.D. 313, S.P. 134 An Act to Ensure Consistency in Retirement Plans for Certain Law Enforcement Officers. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec) L.D. 314, S.P. 135 An Act to Establish the Permanent Commission on the Status of Housing in Maine. […]
U.S. Senator Angus King recently visited The Neighborhood Child Care Center, in Winslow, to observe firsthand how funds from the American Reinvestment Plan Act (ARPA) have benefited child care centers. Meeting with Executive Director Jennifer Lizotte, Senator King spoke about investing in the child care industry stating, “Quality early care and education is critical for […]
2023 Vassalboro ice fishing derby prizes *$300 North Country Rivers White Water Rafting trip for two, won by Mary Beth Sica. *$260 Natanis Golf Course Tomahawk Course & Cart (for 4), won by Carol T. *$220 Natanis Golf Course Arrow Course & Cart (for 4), won by Lori London. *$150 donated by Reliance Equipment won […]
The following area students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire, in Durham, New Hampshire, for the fall 2022 semester. Julia Riley, of Augusta, earning highest honors; Brady Barre, of Waterville, earning highest honors; Jordin Carey, of Waterville, earning highest honors; Grace Bilodeau, of Winslow, earning honors; Abigail LaRochelle, […]
JAMES G. KUS WATERVILLE – James Gregory Kus, 71, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. James was born on May 20, 1951, to Joseph and Sophie. James graduated from Winthrop High School and went on to Maine Maritime Academy, in Castine, where he graduated in 1976. Just a year after, he was a third […]
To the editor: A few thoughts on going carbon neutral. Must first mention that while everyone is concerned with oil prices on consumers, what was omitted was the cost to us carbon neutral electric consumers who are feeling the costs of our electric bills which on average right now are over $400 per month, for […]
You can help keep your smile shining, even when your diet isn’t adequate, by taking vitamin and mineral supplements as you need them. (NAPSI)—Brushing and flossing are the main tricks of the trade for maintaining a healthy smile, but if you want to expand your dental health from the inside out, you may want to […]
A multi-generational team of Mainers is campaigning for an amendment that would enshrine environmental rights in the Maine Constitution’s Declaration of Rights. The Pine Tree Amendment (PTA) is a proposed amendment to the Maine State Constitution that would secure the right to clean air, clean water, and a healthy environment for all people in Maine, […]
by Mary Grow The three people whose diaries Charles Nash excerpted in his 1904 Augusta history, and who provided old weather records for last week’s article, were members of some of the first families to settle in the area. Martha Ballard came to Hallowell in October 1777, two years after her husband Ephraim brought his […]
Lindsay Hamilton, daughter of Matthew and Marsha, of Clinton, a senior at Carrabec High School, in North Anson, has been selected to receive the 2023 Principal’s Award, according to Principal Peter Campbell. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement, citizenship and leadership. According […]