Entries by Website Editor

LETTERS: What about the USPS?

To the editor: To everyone running for government office, I have a question for each and everyone of you: What are you going to do about this problem with the United States Postal Service? Talking to a very wise and experienced postmaster, who made this statement: “If this government dissolves the USPS there goes our […]

LETTERS: AARP is politically nonpartisan

To the editor: As we get closer to Election Day, the number and intensity of attack ads continues to grow. Unfortunately, I continue to see political ads that mention AARP and imply a candidate’s endorsement here in Maine. I want to be clear on this: AARP is entirely nonpartisan. We do NOT endorse or oppose […]

Free Thanksgiving dinners offered

The Alfond Youth and Community Center, North St., Waterville, will host a Drive Thru Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, November 21, from 1 – 3 p.m. in the AYCC parking lot. The dinner is open to everyone in the community. Simply drive up and tell one of the happy volunteers how many meals you want – […]

Local scout leaders complete course

Kennebec Valley Scouting District Training Chair Joe Poulin of Oakland announced that several volunteer Scouting leaders in our area had successfully completed the Youth Protection Training during two recent training sessions. “True youth protection can be achieved only through the focused commitment of everyone in Scouting,” Poulin said. “Nationally, Scouting requires that all those involved […]

Drive thru Halloween planned in Palermo

A trunk or treat drive through sights and sounds spectacular will be held at the China Regional Church of the Nazarene, at 898 Rte. 3, in South China, on Saturday, October 31, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Come and safely enjoy a drive through adventure featuring lots of sights, candy, and an early visit from […]

OBITUARIES for Thursday, October 29, 2020

BARBARA BRAGDON VASSALBORO – Barbara Bragdon, 88, of Vassalboro, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at her home. Barbara was born at home in Plymouth, on February 14, 1932, (Valentine’s Day), the daughter of Robert and Francis Carll. True to the spirit of the holiday. She brought much love into this world. After graduating from […]