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New AARP survey reveals veterans are more likely to lose money to certain scams than non-military

The statistics we hear about scams and fraud are nothing short of staggering and a new AARP survey shows that scams targeting veterans are on the rise. Scammers will stop at nothing to steal veterans’ benefits including pension payments and much more. Please consider the following scams and take a look at the survey results. […]

Managing lands for high quality water: Kennebec Water District’s Watershed Management

by Robbie Bickford, Water Quality Manager, Kennebec Water District The Kennebec Water District (KWD) will be hosting a public informational meeting at 5:30 p.m., on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at the KWD Water Treatment Plant, at 462 Main Street, in Vassalboro, to review the Forest Management Plan and the South Narrows Peninsula Harvest Plan. These […]

Palermo Community Garden seeks seed money grant

The Palermo Community Garden supplies over 350 pounds of organic greens, veggies, fruit, and herbs each growing season to the Palermo Food Pantry, and is run by volunteers. This project is participating in the SeedMoney Challenge, a 30-day online fundraising competition, and it could really use your support. In addition to keeping the money they […]

CLA to present 10-year runoff plan

A 10-year plan to restore water quality in China Lake will be the focus of an online, interactive public meeting sponsored by the China Lake Association on Thursday, December 2, at 6 pm. The meeting will provide an overview of the proposed measures needed to minimize stormwater runoff into the lake, address internal phosphorus loading […]

Don Plourde named CMGC’s 2021 Developer of the Year

Central Maine Growth Council is pleased to present its annual 2021 Developer of the Year award to Don Plourde, broker and co-owner of Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate, in Waterville. The award was presented at Central Maine Growth Council’s Annual Meeting, sponsored by Central Maine Motors, Kennebec Savings Bank, MaineGeneral Health, New Dimensions Federal Credit […]

LEGAL NOTICES for Thursday, November 25, 2021

STATE OF MAINE PROBATE COURT COURT ST., SKOWHEGAN, ME SOMERSET, ss NOTICE TO CREDITORS 18-A MRSA sec. 3-801 The following Personal Representatives have been appointed in the estates noted. The first publication date of this notice November 18, 2021. If you are a creditor of an estate listed below, you must present your claim within […]

EVENTS: Gibbs art to feature Rachael Richmond

The Gibbs Library, in Washington, has just had the pleasure of hanging a lovely watercolor show. Sea creatures and other animals…and one landscape. A must-see for all ages. The artist is Rachael Richmond, from Jefferson, and the show will run through November and December. Rachael Richmond is a Maine-based watercolor artist. Her work is primarily […]

OBITUARIES for Thursday, November 25, 2021

RUTH M. BUKER OAKLAND – Ruth Marie (Lawrence) Buker, 95, of Oakland, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, following a lengthy battle with peripheral vascular disease. Ruth was born on July 28 1926, the daughter of Mabel (Crockett) and Earl Lawrence Sr. When asked where she grew up, she would proudly say, “I was […]