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SCORES & OUTDOORS: Why are those trees dripping on me?
by Roland D. Hallee Have you ever noticed during the summer, especially when we head into the more humid days, that trees begin to drip on you? It isn’t sap, just water. Well, the simple answer is the tree is “sweating.” Now, for the more scientific explanation. According to the United States Geological Survey, the […]
Roland’s Trivia Question for Thursday, July 15, 2021
Who played for both the Boston Red Sox and the Boston Celtics? Answer: Gene Conley. (Celtics 1958-61, and Red Sox 1961-63). Has one World Series ring (Milwaukee Braves 1957) and three NBA championship rings (Celtics).
OBITUARIES for Thursday, July 15, 2021
CHRISTIE G. SNOW VASSALBORO – Christie G. Holmes Snow, 88, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, following a very brief illness. Christie was born in Bath on October 13, 1932, the daughter of Bill and Thelma (Erskine) Holmes. She married her husband Alfred Snow Jr. of 47 years on December 17, 1954. They […]
Windsor selectmen make appointments at short meeting
by The Town Line staff The Windsor Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the contract with Vern Ziegler in the amount of $19,080 at their abbreviated June 7 meeting, attended by a handful of residents. The selectmen also unanimously agreed to write off personal property taxes for 2020 in the amount of $573.92 for David Choate, […]
Mid-Maine Chamber golf fundraiser draws many players
Central Maine’s most prize-laden golf tournament fundraiser was held under clear skies on Monday, June 21, at Natanis Golf Course, in Vassalboro. Thirty-five teams took part in the shotgun start scramble. Nearly 50 businesses provided sponsorships or in-kind donations for the tournament. “We were thrilled with the participation in this year’s event once again – […]
Give Us Your Best Shot! for Thursday, July 15, 2021
To submit a photo for this section, please visit our contact page or email us at townline@townline.org! READY…SET…GO!: These photos were taken by Gary Mazoki, of Palermo, at Kinney’s compost, in Knox. The immature bald eagle sat perched, then launched into full flight.
Local scouts attend opening weekend at Camp Bomazeen
by Chuck Mahaleris Camp Bomazeen Director Bruce Rueger had one message for the Scouts and leaders who attended camp on their opening weekend of program for the 2021 season, “Welcome Home! Camp Bomazeen is open for the summer and we welcome you back!” “This is very exciting for us,” Rueger, of Waterville, said. “I’m not […]
FOR YOUR HEALTH: Six Questions To Ask Your Doctor About COVID-19 Vaccines
(NAPSI)—While most American adults have already received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, a lot of people still have questions. Everyone deserves to have access to factual information to make a decision about getting vaccinated. But many people don’t know where to go to get their questions answered. For most people who want […]
Winslow Community Cupboard to benefit from Hannaford shopping bag promotion
Looking for an easy, effective way to support a local food pantry? For the month of July, Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable “Fight Hunger” Shopping Bag sold at the Hannaford supermarket located at 140 Elm Plaza, Waterville, ME. Every dollar donated will go […]