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OBITUARIES for Thursday, July 1, 2021

DIANE B. POMERLEAU VASSALBORO – Diane B. Pomerleau, 66, of Vassalboro, died peacefully at her home on Friday afternoon, June 4, 2021, from pneumonia associated with Alzheimer’s. Diane was born on Jan­uary 26, 1955, the daughter of William H. and Theresa (Veilleux) Bean. She was raised on the Cony Road, in Augusta, attended St. Augustine […]

LETTERS: Thanks for the parade

To the editor: The Sylvester family, on behalf of Jack and Ann Sylvester, extend their appreciation and unending thanks to the town of China, China Village Fire Department and the surrounding municipalities for the parade on May 30. In his own words Jack would like to say, “Thank you all so much for the reception. […]

Vassalboro recreation committee, selectmen talk about reorganized programs

by Mary Grow Members of Vassalboro’s Recreation Committee joined Vassalboro selectmen at their June 24 meeting to talk about a reorganized, post-pandemic recreation program, policy changes needed, town ballfields and related topics. Town Manager Mary Sabins said she attended the recreation committee meeting earlier in the week at which committee members discussed issues to be […]

FOR YOUR HEALTH – Be aware: any dog can bite

(NAPSI)—Most people would probably agree that having a dog charge at them and bite is a frightening experience. The Postal Service reports that is exactly what happened to over 5,800 letter carriers in 2020. That represented an increase over the previous year. Several things added to the mix; more people were at home, more packages […]

LEGAL NOTICES for Thursday, June 24, 2021

STATE OF MAINE PROBATE COURT COURT ST., SKOWHEGAN, ME SOMERSET, ss NOTICE TO CREDITORS 18-A MRSA sec. 3-801 The following Personal Representatives have been appointed in the estates noted. The first publication date of this notice June 17, 2021. If you are a creditor of an estate listed below, you must present your claim within […]

Dispensation from obligation lifted

Effective June 19-20, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has lifted the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation throughout the state of Maine. Issued due to the pandemic, the dispensation has been in place for Maine Catholics since March 18, 2020. In addition to the Diocese of […]