Time by April Cookson Time speeds by like a racing wild horse, escalating into the future by an unseen force. Nights seem short, days even shorter… no time to sit back, to linger, or loiter. So, take this moment to grin a big smile And know what you do is all worthwhile.
by Evangeline T. Hello and welcome to Maine Memories, little snippets of life from our home state. This week, I’d like to share an unusual memory about the Doodle-Bug! You probably have never heard of a doodle-bug and are wondering if it’s some kind of big, ugly beetle. It isn’t. Let me explain. My dad […]
Boy Scout Troop #479, of China, was asked to help with the flag retirement ceremony at the American Legion. Thanks to all the Scouts and leaders for participating on Flag Day,” said Troop Advancement Chairman Ron Emery. According to the U.S. Flag Code, “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no […]
Sadly, Palermo Days will not take place this August. However, plans have already begun for extra special events next year during the second weekend of August 2022.
Northeastern University, in Boston, Massachusetts, is pleased to recognize those students who distinguish themselves academically during the course of the school year. Winslow resident Samuel Lambrecht, a Northeastern University student majoring in electrical and computer engineering, was recently named to the University’s dean’s list for the Spring semester, which ended in May 2021. In addition […]
The weather was ideal at Camp Bomazeen on Saturday, May 15, for a great Beaver Day-camp work day. Everyone who attended will get a commemorative patch of a beaver wielding a chain saw. Scott Adams, of China, organized the event. “The pandemic prevented us from opening last summer so we have two years worth of […]
Messalonskee U-10 All-Stars defeat Skowhegan Riverrats, 16-10, for the District 5 championship Advance to state tournament
MARGARET M. WOODBURY WATERVILLE – Margaret M. (Lagasse) Libby Woodbury, 86, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Glenridge Comfort Care Center, in Augusta. She was born March 11, 1935, in Waterville, the daughter of Joseph and Eleanor (Vigue) Lagasse. She attended schools in Waterville and graduated from Waterville High School. She was employed for […]
by Mary Grow Vassalboro Planning Board members are scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at the Vassalboro town office, with a single item on their agenda. Peter Reny has applied to place a mobile home on the gravel pad that was the site of a former mobile home at 1100 Main Street […]
by Mary Grow The China Planning Board will hold a special workshop meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 28, to continue editing the draft Solar Energy Systems Ordinance. The meeting will be in person in the portable building behind the town office, with virtual participation also available.