Give Us Your Best Shot! Week of November 29, 2018
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Entries by Website Editor
Champions: 2018 Central Maine Eagles
The Central Maine Eagles won the championship, defeating the previously unbeaten Berlin Gladiators, 26-14, for the Maine Independent Football League title, on Saturday November 17, at Portsmouth High School, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
FOR YOUR HEALTH: Dos And Don’ts For Managing High Blood Pressure During Cold And Flu Season
(NAPSI)—Colds and flu bring special considerations for people with high blood pressure, especially those on blood pressure medication. Here’s how to keep your blood pressure stable: DO: Keep track of medication. The American Heart Association’s online tools at www.heart.org/hbp include a downloadable chart to manage medications and a tracker that lets people set up text […]
PAGES IN TIME: The history of the Killdeer Lodge – part 1
With the demise of the old Killdeer Lodge recently, which over the years had fallen into disrepair, the following article represents a history of the lodge, from its inception in 1929, to the razing in 2018. This is a reprint from The Town Line, September 18, 1999, issue, from a recollection written by Ben S. […]
Roland’s Trivia Question for Week of November 29, 2018
The NFL Tennessee Titans were once the Houston Oilers before the move to Nashville. Name the current NFL team that was once called the Titans. Answer: The New York Jets were the New York Titans in the American Football League.
Skowhegan to sponsor photo contest
With the holidays upon us, the Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce would like to celebrate by giving away two prizes valued at $50 each. Two ways to win, see below for more. Enter the Holiday Photo Contest for a chance to win, now until December 22. To Enter: Upload a photo of you shopping in […]
Unusual tree
Bill Pullen, owner of Freddie’s Service Center, Rte. 32, in East Vassalboro, built this Christmas tree from old tire rims, a steering wheel, alternator, plug wires, chains, tools, etc., and, of course, a fan for the tree top. Do you have an unusual Christmas tree? Send it to us at townline@fairpoint.net.
Where’s the gun?
Where’s the gun on the Civil War statue in Vassalboro? The white granite statue dedicated to the memory of soldiers from Vassalboro who lost their lives in the Civil War, 1861-1865, stands in Monument Park on Route 32, between the China Lake boat landing and the old Vassalboro School, now a town museum. The soldier’s […]
Palermo scouts meet military medal of honor recipient
On November 8, Palermo Boy Scout Troop #222 met Medal of Honor recipient, Ssgt. Ryan Pitts, at the University of Southern Maine campus, in Portland. Ssgt. Pitts lectured on the role of leadership.