WALTER E. PEARL OAKLAND – Walter Edward Pearl, 74, died at his home on Sunday, March 16, 2025, following several years of failing health. Born in Waterville, June 2, 1950, he was the son of Walter E. Pearl Sr. and Thelma Hussey Pearl. Ed spent his childhood in Winslow and was a member of the […]
To the editor: Rising electricity rates continue to be a burden on Mainers which is why I am writing to express concern regarding LD 186, “An Act to Clarify the Public Utilities Commission’s (PUC) Authority to Establish Time of Use Pricing for Standard Offer Service.” This bill could have a significant impact on older Mainers’ […]
To the editor: The letter (The Town Line, January 2, 2025) portraying Somerville as a ship cast into chaos after a “mutiny” overlooks some critical truths. There was no mutiny. There was a vote – and the so-called “captain” wasn’t tossed overboard; he was removed by the will of the people. He didn’t even choose […]
Connie Coggins, HealthReach President & CEO, is happy to commemorate an important milestone: in 2025, HealthReach Community Health Centers marks its 50th year of providing high-quality, affordable care to rural Maine. Founded in 1975, HealthReach’s mission continues to be serving the otherwise medically underserved areas of Central and Western Maine. HealthReach offers rural communities convenient […]
On Friday, April 4, 2025, Erskine Academy students and staff attended a Renaissance Assembly to honor their peers with Renaissance Awards. Renaissance Recognition Awards were presented to the following students: Aiden Reny, Layla Peaslee, Lilly Clark, Nathan Choate, Jayda Bickford, Achiva Seigars, Carter Brockway, Kailynn Houle, and Bodi Laflamme. In addition to Recognition Awards, Senior […]
Dear readers and supporters of The Town Line: At The Town Line, we aren’t just reporting news—we’re telling the stories that shape our community. Written by locals, for locals, our paper reflects the heart and soul of central Maine. We exist because of you, our readers and local businesses, and we believe that when our […]
by Mary Grow William Penn Whitehouse has been mentioned in each of the three articles about Maine courts so far in this subseries; it’s time he got a page of his own (after a digression). The first mention, March 27, identified Whitehouse as the author of the chapter on the history of Maine courts in […]
(NAPSI)—Throughout my career as a clinician, I have experienced firsthand the concerns and challenges that cognitive issues cause older adults. They fear they’ll lose their memory and their independence, and become a burden to their loved ones. The questions they ask most often are if their “forgetfulness” is just natural aging, or if they’re developing […]
Winslow High School Third Qtr. honors Seniors High Honors: Seth Bard, Malyn Beaster, Adeline Blackstone, Emily-Lynn Carlson, Cameron Lavallee, Keith Opacki, Brady Poulin, Ava Prickett, Kalia Reffett, Maximilian Spicer, Sophie Sullivan, Maya Veilleux, and Dillon Whitney. Honors: Madyson Achorn, Emma Barlow, Kiley Barron, Kaylynn Beaulieu, Abigail Chartrand, Kyrah Denis, Jessi Dunn, Kyran Kinrade, Meghan Mahoney, […]
Huard’s Martial Arts hosted the 43rd Battle of Maine Martial Arts Championships at Champions Fitness Club, in Waterville, on Saturday, March 22. Just over 350 competitors and close to 1,000 spectators attended this special martial arts event from all around Maine and New England. Special guest performers came from various parts of the United States […]