To the editor: As Mainers living in a mostly rural setting far removed from national politics, it tends to be our local governments – at the town and county levels – that affect our day-to-day lives. This is why our local elections and elected officials are so important, and this is why I am voting […]
To the editor: I was delighted to learn that Elise Brown, of Liberty, wants to work for our community by running for County Commissioner. Elise has already been working for our community for over 25 years as a foster and adoptive parent, a firefighter, an EMT, co-owner of an employee owned company, a restorative justice […]
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District has announced their autumn fundraiser – native wildflower seeds. October is the perfect month to sow wildflower seeds for spring growth. Want to develop a big flower garden without planting and tending to dozens of plants? Replace some of your lawn with a meadow! Create a pollinator strip between […]
by Jane Margesson Executive director AARP Maine While new technology has opened up avenues for communication, learning, and entertainment, it has also given rise to a serious problem — online fraud. Older adults, in particular, are often targeted by predators seeking to exploit their trust and lack of familiarity with the digital landscape. How might […]
DOREEN A. NADER WINSLOW – Doreen Ann Nader, 55, of Winslow passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Augusta. Doreen was born in Waterville on May 31, 1969, to Joseph “Joe” William Nader Jr., and Mary Effie (Robinson) Nader. Doreen graduated from Winslow High School in 1988. In 1990 she graduated […]
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Waste to be accepted in Kennebec and Somerset counties The Kennebec Valley Council of Governments, based in Fairfield, plans to host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days in October in Kennebec and Somerset counties. Skowhegan, Anson, and Madison will collect from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct.ober 5, at the Skowhegan Transfer Station, 29 Transfer Station […]
by Monica Charette Messalonskee High School Girls Soccer and the ShineOnCass Foundation will host its 9th annual girls’ youth mentoring day “ShineOn Saturday”, September 28, from noon to 2 p.m., on the Messalonskee High School Turf Field, in Oakland. The event is held to honor former Messalonskee soccer player and youth mentor Cassidy Charette, who […]
To the editor: We urge residents of Waldo County to support Elise Brown for County Commissioner in November. We have known Elise for many years, counting her as a friend as we all raised our children sharing hand-me-downs, garden produce and school information. We admire her experience as a first responder in the local community, […]