Roland’s Trivia Question for Thursday, April 22, 2021
Which two Red Sox stars share the record for the most All-Star Game appearances with 18 each? Answer: Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski.
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Victor Grange to host drive-thru supper
Victor Grange #56, in Fairfield Center, hosts a drive-through supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Saturday, April 24. The meal includes baked beans and hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, rolls or biscuits, desserts and (non-alcoholic) drinks. Cost is $10 per meal, with proceedings to be used for work on the Grange Hall.
Children’s book author Jeanine Deas to hold book signing
Local children’s book author Jeanine Deas will be signing copies of her new book, Twinkle, Twinkle, Where You Are at an appearance at Retail Therapy Consignment Boutique, 270 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville, on Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Masks, social-distancing, and a limited number of customers at any given time will […]
Leadership luncheon to feature Dr. Khoury
Enjoy a fabulous lunch and meet Dr. Melik Peter Khoury, president and CEO of Unity College (UC). He will share his vision for the future of the college, his notable leadership path and lifelong experiences that prepared him for his current position on April 29, 2021 – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Amici’s Cucina~ […]
OBITUARIES for Thursday, April 22, 2021
ELIZABETH BURGESS WINDSOR – Elizabeth “Betty” Burgess, 82, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Born on June 27, 1938, she was predeceased by three older brothers, Harold, Warren and Palmer “Pinky” Porter. She is survived by sons J. Andrew and Matthew, daughters-in-law, Angela and Diane; grandchildren, Jason and Meaghen Arbour, Joshua Burgess; and […]
Vassalboro Community Read will begin in May
The Vassalboro Community School Librarian – Melora Norman – and the Vassalboro Public Library Director – Brian Stanley – have received a grant from the American Library Association – Libraries Transforming Communities – to do a Community Read in Vassalboro. The Community Read will begin in May and be centered around the Alewife Restoration Initiative, […]
Vassalboro kicks off sestercentennial celebration with rededication of Civil War monument on April 26
by Lauchlin W. Titus Have you ever looked at this monument, as I have, and wondered, “Who were these people? Did they all die? If so, how and where did they die? What units did they serve in?” I thought of some of these questions every time I studied the monument over a period of […]
FOR YOUR HEALTH: Being 55+ Has Its Advantages
(NAPSI) — The 55-plus crowd is more active than ever, continuing to stay in the workforce longer, growing in numbers—to the tune of 73 million and counting—and exerting an even greater economic impact. In fact, 55+ers are responsible for over half of U.S. consumer spending, according to AARP, contributing to the huge upsurge in online […]
SOLON & BEYOND: A little knitting news
by Marilyn Rogers-Bull & Percy grams29@tds.net Solon, Maine 04979 I’m going to start out with one of these 40 tips for a Better Life-2008. 1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant. From time to time, I will use some of these suggestions to keep […]
TOWN OF FAIRFIELD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Fairfield TOWN OF FAIRFIELD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Fairfield Town Council will hold a Public Hearing via Zoom in the Council Chambers, at the Community Center, at 61 Water Street, on Wednesday April 28, 2021, at 6:30 p.m., for the purpose of hearing public comments on the following matter: Proposed […]