Entries by Website Editor

Whatever happened to Linda, Gloria, George or Peter?

Olivia and Liam are once again America’s most popular baby names, with 2023 being the fifth consecutive year that parents have chosen the monikers for their little ones. Also for the fifth consecutive year, Noah took the second slot for boys, and Emma for girls. Only one new name appeared in the Top 10 lists […]

OBITUARIES for Thursday, September 5, 2024

LINDA A. CARTER WATERVILLE ­– Linda A. (Hachey) Carter, 73, of Waterville, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, following a long illness. She was born, in Waterville, on September 22, 1950, the daughter of Napoleon and Germaine Hachey. Linda and Jack Carter, were married on September 4, 1971. After spending some time in Virginia […]

WATERVILLE: National Night Out Festival draws large turnout to South End

On August 6, 2024, The South End Neighborhood Association (SENA) held its 18th Annual South End National Night Out Festival. This event is held to celebrate community and partnerships within Waterville’s South End neighborhood. This year included a free barbecue, live music, a magician, youth activities, giveaways, and so much fun. Throughout the year, SENA […]

Vassalboro school supplies drive another success

The 6th annual School Supplies Drive By Drop Off, held on August 24, to support the children who attend the Vassalboro Community School, was another huge success. The organizers thank Walmart, Huhtamaki, Caswell’s Liquidation, Staples and Marden’s for their donations, as well as all the folks who stopped by to make a donation towards the […]

LCHA’s preservation party to celebrate local heritage

Lincoln County can be justly proud of the people who have contributed to the rich and colorful history of this region. Evidence of this pride can be found in local historical societies like Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA), whose members are passionate about maintaining important buildings and educating the public about our unique heritage. Each […]

Vassalboro stanchions a state experiment

by Mary Grow Until Nov. 1, East Vassalboro Village will be the site of an experiment aimed at slowing traffic. Aware that it could also make roads impassable for large farm equipment, town officials have provided what they hope will be a remedy. Temporary PVC stanchions have been placed along roads’ white lines, and in […]

FOR YOUR HEALTH: How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

Don’t take your eyes for granted. Take these easy steps to keep your peepers healthy. 1. Eat Well Good eye health starts with the food on your plate. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E might help ward off age-related vision problems like macular degeneration and cataracts. To get them, […]