To the editor: I’m writing to thank The Town Line and area residents, especially those in China, Windsor, Palermo, and Winslow where I focused my signature gathering efforts for my recent gubernatorial campaign. I especially thank folks who graciously signed my petition and those who invited me into their homes to chat. Meeting and talking […]
by Mark Huard WATERVILLE, ME — The 40th Battle of Maine Martial Arts Championships took place at Champions Fitness Club, in Waterville, on Saturday March 26, and helped support the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals here in Central and Northern Maine. It was a packed Champions and Elm Plaza parking lot, with around 340 competitors and […]
Has anyone pitched a no-hitter in the World Series? Answer: Yes. Don Larsen of the New York Yankees pitched a perfect game in 1956 fall classic.
EMERLINE P. BARTLEY SHAWMUT – Emerline Pearl (Gurney) Bartley, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 28, 2022, following a short illness. Born on August 7, 1926, to Otis A. and Gelie M. Gurney, she grew up and remained a lifelong resident of Shawmut. She attended Fairfield schools, graduating from Lawrence High School in 1945. […]
Submitted by Samantha Peaslee Town Clerk/Registrar SOMERVILLE, ME — The Town of Somerville will receive grant funding from the US National Telecommunications and Information Agency (NTIA), an arm of the federal Department of Commerce, along with additional funding and support from the state’s ConnectMaine authority, to construct a municipally-owned broadband internet system able to connect […]
(NAPSI)—They say old habits die hard, but for a lot of people the last two years have proven otherwise. The COVID-19 pandemic fueled a seismic shift in the way people view physical and mental health—and lately, many have had a chance to reflect on old habits and routines. If you’re looking to improve your physical […]
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 MARCH 17, 2022 If you are a creditor of an estate listed below, you must present your claim within […]
Submitted by Will Armstrong Deputy Clerk, Town of Palermo Editor’s note: This story has been updated because of editing errors in last week’s issue. The following is a summary of the Palermo town meeting, which was held last Saturday, March 12, 2022. We had a great town meeting on Saturday, thanks to all our residents […]
by Mary Grow Civil War The United States Civil War, which began when the Confederates shelled Fort Sumter, South Carolina, on April 12, 1861, and ended with General Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, Virginia, on April 9, 1865, had the most impact on Maine, including the central Kennebec Valley, of any 17th or 18th […]
by Jim Metcalf “If you want huge togue and no fishermen head over to Nahmakanta” volunteered the old logger. Mitchell replied,” Nahmakanta is on the other side of the Appalachian Trail and the snow is pretty deep this time of year.” “No problem,” said the logger. “There’s a skidder trail from the Golden Road to […]