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Roland’s Trivia Question for Thursday, August 1, 2019
To be politically correct, which NFL team would you be describing in the following manner: A – Six royal male rulers; B – Juvenile bovines; C – Crimson Epidermis; D – Military insects? Answer: A. Vikings; B. Cowboys; C. Redskins; D. Giants.
Obituaries for Thursday, August 1, 2019
ALBERT W. CHAFFEE OAKLAND – Albert Wayne Chaffee, 81, of Oakland, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019, at Northern Light Inland Hospital, in Waterville. Wayne was born in Maybrook, New York, on August 4, 1937. He was the son of the late Albert Cyril Chaffee and Mildred (King) Chaffee. Wayne married Shirley on May […]
CHINA: Nomination papers available
China Town Clerk Becky Hapgood announced that nomination papers for local elective offices are available. Signed papers are due at the town office by closing time Sept. 6 for names to appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. People whose terms end this year are Selectmen Irene Belanger and Robert MacFarland; Planning Board members Kevin Michaud […]
Meet China author Gerry Boyle at Winslow Library
Meet mystery writer Gerry Boyle on Thursday August 8, at 6 p.m., at Winslow Public Library where he will discuss his popular Jack McMorrow mystery series. Boyle is the author of 15 mystery novels, including the dozen installments in the Jack McMorrow series. A former newspaper reporter and columnist, Boyle draws on his journalist experience […]
China TIF committe members discuss future plans
by Mary Grow China’s TIF (Tax Increment Financing) Committee members discussed future plans, including the second phase of the causeway project, at their July 29 meeting, despite the absence of all three construction subcommittee members who have been most involved in the work at the head of China Lake’s east basin. Town Manager Dennis Heath […]
Delightful “All Things Blueberry” festival promises loads of family fun!
One of central Maine’s most beloved and popular summer events—the annual Blueberry Festival—will dish up its delectable, all-things-blueberry goodness and fun on Saturday, August 10, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Winslow Congregational Church, 12 Lithgow Street, Winslow. Admission to the festival grounds is free. This year’s Blueberry Festival will kick off with a […]
Work in progress at China school
Construction has begun on the China Middle School addition. The work is being performed by Blane Casey, of Augusta, and although they have come across some structural issues it is expected the work will still come in within the budget that was planned, according to Carl Gartley, Superintendent of Schools for RSU #18. A few changes […]
Leah Savage named to Adelphi University’s Spring 2019 dean’s list
Leah Savage, of Skowhegan, has been named to the Adelphi University spring 2019 dean’s list, in Garden City, New York. Savage was among a select group of outstanding students named to the spring 2019 dean’s list. The dean’s list comprises full-time students-registered for 12 or more credits-who have completed at least 9 graded credits and […]