Roland’s Trivia Question for Thursday, October 6, 2022
What’s the diameter of a basketball hoop in inches? Answer: 18 inches.
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OBITUARIES for Thursday, October 6, 2022
DEAN A. WILLOUGHBY PALERMO – Dean Alan Willoughby, 80, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the Alfond Center for Health, in Augusta. Dean was born November 12, 1941, the son of Freelan (Peanut) and Edna (Gatchell) Willoughby. He grew up on his family’s dairy farm in Palermo, along with his sister Beverly, and was […]
WINDSOR: Town to see increase in cost for roads winter plowing
by The Town Line staff At their September 13 meeting, the Windsor Select Board unanimously approved the awarding of the plowing contract for the 2022-23 winter to McGee Construction. McGee Construction had notified Town Manager Theresa Haskell that they were increasing their hourly rate from $110 to $125 per hour, making the price of the […]
LETTERS: Where do candidates stand on high speed internet?
To the editor: As someone who lives in rural Maine, I am concerned about the lack of affordable high-speed internet coverage in our state. Maine is one of the most rural states in the nation and 37 percent of rural Americans nationwide lack high-speed internet access at home. The digital divide is not only about […]
LETTERS: Hemenway admirable
To the editor: Stephen [Hemenway] wants to preserve the beauty of Maine…I agree! I also agree as a parent you should be able to witness the lessons being taught in the “remote classroom”. I find his time working in law enforcement extremely admirable! Overall, he is very personable and a friend to many! Madi Gleason
LETTERS: Democrats helped him hear
To the editor: “Whazzat?” This was me in 2017. My patient wife suggested an audiologist appointment to determine whether I needed hearing aids and to get an estimate of their cost. The resultant report was yes, I had significant hearing loss. The fee for the hearing aids that were recommended? $1,750 each – $3,500 for […]
LETTERS: We must protect our children
To the editor: Let me preface this letter by saying I’m a Conservative Republican. I’m that because I believe in a strong border, the right to life, and the strength of family. I met Steven J. Hemingway several times and he told me that when he saw the legislation pushed by Jan Dodge to keep […]
LETTERS: Let’s Not Go Down That Path
To the editor: A recent political mailer from a conservative PAC seeks to spread hateful innuendo and disinformation about Maine educators and schools to scare voters while asking them to vote Republican. Maine doesn’t need attacks on the overworked and underpaid educators that run our schools and teach our kids and grandchildren. Nor do we […]
LETTERS: Gives Hemenway full support
To the editor: The November election is coming up soon and there are important decisions to be made for Waldo County. I support Stephen J. Hemenway for District #39. He supports all of the issues that are important to me. Stephen J. Hemenway is a strong supporter of parental rights. He believes parents have the […]
LETTERS: Enjoyed M*A*S*H story
To the editor: I really enjoyed reading the Story behind the creator of M*A*S*H (The Town Line, Sept. 22, 2022 issue, page 8). I lived in Waterville in the ‘50s and ‘60s and I remember Dr. Hornberger and Dr. Pratt very well. They were wonderful doctors. I also remember another, Dr. Clarence Dore. He was […]