Roland’s Trivia Question for Thursday, November 11, 2021
What do you call it when a player makes three consecutive strikes in bowling? Answer: Turkey.
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PHOTOS: Fairfield police support local Halloween event
On October 31, the Fairfield Police Department hosted their Second Annual Halloween Trunk or Treat Drive Thru, and it was a huge success. What started as a solution for trick or treating the first Halloween during COVID, has now turned into an annual event. The Fairfield Police Department plans on continuing the tradition for years […]
FOR YOUR HEALTH: Three Ways To Keep Your Child Safe From COVID-19
(NAPSI)—Children and teens are catching and spreading COVID-19 at an increasingly high rate. Even if your child or teen has not yet contracted COVID-19, they are at risk, especially with the low number of vaccinated residents in North Dakota. “In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, older people were most likely to get the […]
Up and down the Kennebec Valley: Libraries
by Mary Grow The differential treatment in education discussed last week did not necessarily make women less interested than men in learning and literature. Local histories mention discussion and debate groups, most by and for men, some by and for women, and early libraries. Augusta had two men’s literary groups, one formed in 1817 and […]
Rumor has it… America will be 401 years old on November 11
That’s right. On November 11, 1620, 401 years ago the Pilgrims from Holland landed in America and signed the “Compact” which many consider “America’s First Constitution.” This document laid the foundation for the Freedom we cherish to this day. Those who signed the document, called the Mayflower Compact, made a commitment to govern themselves. For […]
PHOTO: Winslow boys soccer crowned Class B northern Maine champions
The Winslow boys soccer team recently captured the Class B Northern Maine championship.
PHOTO: Heading to state championship game
The Waterville Panthers football team is headed to the state 8-man large schools championship game on Sat., Nov. 13, vs Cheverus, at Fitzpatrick Stadium, in Portland.
OBITUARIES for Thursday, November 11, 2021
CONNIE L. CARET BELGRADE – Connie L. (Nice) Caret, 64, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Connie was born October 25,1957, in Akron, Ohio, daughter of Patricia A. (Show) Chapline, of Ohio, and the late Robert G. Nice. She was the wife of the late Paul G. Caret. Connie enjoyed horse racing, […]
Fairfield council seat recount upholds election day results
A recount in the race for two seats on the Fairfield Town Council confirmed the election day results, according to town clerk Christine Keller. Newcomer Matt Townsend and incumbent Council Chairman John Picchiotti claimed the two seats. The recount showed Townsend with 843 votes, Picchiotti, 693, Lawrence 674, and Beverly Busque, 422. There were 602 […]
Palermo planners set meeting for November 18
There is a meeting of the Palermo Planning Board on Thursday, November 18, at 6.30 p.m., at the Palermo Town Office (45 North Palermo Rd). The purpose of the meeting is to review the subdivision request for Colby Road. Attendees are required to wear masks in the office.