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OBITUARIES for Thursday, November 5, 2020

ARTHUR A. BOLDUC FAIRFIELD – Arthur Auguste Bolduc, 78, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Arthur was born on May 2, 1942, in Waterville, son of Albert and Shirley Bolduc. He proudly served his country in the USCG from 1960-1964. He married his beautiful and loving wife, Carolyn Jean Paradis, daughter […]

Lions hold successful food drive

On October 24 the Waterville Lions Club held a drive thru food drive to raise donations for local food pantries. The Club thanks the community for all the support! Food donations dropped off helped the Lions put together 28 boxes/bags of food that were distributed between the Fairfield Inter Faith Food Pantry and The Winslow […]

Vassalboro school closed for two weeks

Alan Pfeiffer, superintendent of schools in Vassalboro, issued a letter on November 1, to inform the community that the spouse of a staff member at Vassalboro Community School recently tested positive for the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID 19). The letter was sent to notify the public of the closing of the building for the next […]

Revere Bell to ring for veterans, ring for peace

by Marion Foster The Paul Revere bell from the belfry of the Benton Falls Congregational Church has been silent this past year. It sits on the ground beside the church awaiting repair of the belfry timbers to support its 798-pound weight. The cradle in which it swings is now intact. While work and fundraising continues […]

Food pantry seeks “Replenish the Cupboard” supporters to meet huge demand

Due to extremely heavy demand for its food pantry services, Winslow Community Cupboard is seeking local individuals and organizations to help “Replenish the Cupboard” by offering a monthly donation of $20 for each of the next six months. Every penny donated will go directly to help food-insecure children, seniors, and other adults in Winslow, Waterville, […]

Pie sale planned in conjunction with awards ceremony

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is holding a pie sale and fundraising raffle in conjunction with their first virtual awards celebration on November 10. All are invited to pre-order a pie or purchase raffle tickets for great prizes, whether attending the awards celebration or not. Raffle tickets are $1.50 each or $6 for five […]