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POETRY CORNER: It Was You

by Gary Haskell You were young, I was older. I was shy, You were bolder. With that first kiss, it was through, from then on, It was you. It was you, I wanted in my life. It was you, I wanted to be my wife. Mistakes were made, tears were cried. Sometimes I thought, our […]

New librarian at ACB Library

by Birdie The new librarian at the Albert Church Brown Memorial Librarian, in China Village, is Alexis Burbank. She initiated her tenure in October 2024 and is devoted to fostering the library’s growth and development. She has been working diligently on introducing family-friendly activities, including the ongoing 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge. Furthermore, she hosts […]

OBITUARIES for Thusday, January 23, 2025

MELINDA G. LEE SOUTH CHINA—Melinda “Mindy” G. Lee, 70, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. She was born on September 7, 1954, a daughter of Milton H. and Jane (Reed) Farrington. Mindy grew up in South China and Augusta and was a graduate of Cony High School in the class of 1973. Following graduation, […]

PALERMO: Community foundation receives two grants

The Living Communities Foundation has received two grants, so there will be some improvements on Turner Ridge Road. The first, in the amount of $3,700, came from the Governor’s Cabinet on Aging through the Community Connections Program. This grant is to replace the lighted sign that was destroyed during the December 2024 storm. This grant […]

POETRY CORNER: Sweet Dreams

Sweet Dreams by Marilou Suchar Vassalboro The gold, the red the shades of green, splash of fall colors, a brilliant scene. It’s nippy, it’s cool – the breezes blow, It won’t be long ‘til winter’s snow. The leaves come falling fluttering down, to spread out gingerly on the ground. It’s not the time to moan […]

Husson University announces Spring 2024 local academic award recipients

Husson University announces Spring 2024 academic award recipients Husson University has announced academic achievements of students recently named to the President’s List, Dean’s List and Honors List for the Spring 2024 semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time online students who earn President’s List, Dean’s List and Honors List recognition must be enrolled as an […]