Entries by Website Editor

LETTERS: Support broadband expansion

To the editor: In the ‘90s, teachers and community volunteers ran wire in Maine’s local schools to connect our students to the world. Technology continued to grow rapidly, but our broadband expansion faltered. We connected our schools, but failed to light up our homes. The pandemic made the impact of this issue painfully acute, and […]

Prayer hour at China Baptist for Ukraine

The crisis in Ukraine has prompted the China Baptist Church to invite the community to prayer, this Saturday, March 5, from noon to 1 p.m. Pastor Ron Morrell is announcing an hour of prayer for the people of Ukraine. The China Baptist church will be open so local residents can unite in prayer for the […]

OBITUARIES for Thursday, March 3, 2022

ANNA CARTER WINSLOW – Anna Carter, 87, of Winslow, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022. She was born in Neidenbach, Germany, to a family of 15 children. Anna had a rough start in life, as she grew up during World War II. As a woman in her 20s, she worked for American military families […]

China Ice Days exceed all expectations

Record number take part in ice fishing derby by Sandra Isaac On February 20, the China Four Seasons Club and the China Village Fire Department held its 3rd Annual Ice Fishing Derby. With over 500 estimated participants, this looked to be the most successful derby yet. “The turnout was amazing again this year,” said Tom […]

FOR YOUR HEALTH: Building A Stronger Retirement

(NAPSI)—With each generation’s expected retirement time growing longer and longer, you may need to plan for 20 to 30 years of life after you stop working. And when it comes to ways to save for the future, many Americans think first of the 401(k), the most popular and well-known retirement savings option. Saving for Your […]

Local Town Meetings Schedule for 2022

Town meetings 2022 ALBION Elections Friday, March 18, 1 – 6 p.m. Besse Building Town meeting Sat., March 19, 10 a.m. Albion Fire Dept. CHINA Town meeting to be held in ballot format again. Tues., June 14, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Portable building 571 Lakeview Dr. FAIRFIELD Annual town budget meeting Mon., May 9, 7 […]

LEGAL NOTICES for Thursday, February 24, 2022

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 FEBRUARY 24, 2022 If you are a creditor of an estate listed below, you must present your claim within […]