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EVENTS: L.C. Bates Museum activities

The following programs will be presented at L.C. Bates Museum, on the campus of the Goodwill-Hinckley School, on Rte. 201, in Hinckley. Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m.  The Magic of Letterpress The concept of movable type was invented in China a thousand years ago, but the refined and efficient Gutenberg press of 1439 rocketed Europe […]

OBITUARIES for Thursday, June 20, 2024

FRANK A. PREO WATERVILLE – Frank Alan Preo, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, due to health complications and early onset dementia. He spent his childhood in Augusta, and attended Augusta schools. He was involved with sports and drumming, “The Sharpies,” and was gifted musically. He could play the drums, flute, guitar and piano. Frank […]

New industrial business-space complex planned for Winslow

submitted by Dave Carew Kennebec Roofing, a family-owned business in Waterville, has begun construction of The Kennebec Roofing Industrial Annex (KIA), a premier, $2.8 million, 16,500 square foot industrial office-space property for local contractors and others, to be located at the high-visibility location of 875 China Road (Route 137), in Winslow, minutes away from Route […]

Oakland American Legion busy with official ceremonies (2024)

Paying tribute New flag & pole dedication Memorial Day observance Fundraiser Flag retirement American Legion Decker-Simmons Post #51 Oakland, with Grover-Hinckley Post #14, held a ceremony retiring many U.S. flags. A moment of silence was observed for the 80th anniversary of the 153,000 men who lost their lives on D-Day. Above, Post #51 Commander Jeffrey […]

ShineOnCass Foundation 2024 scholarship recipients

by Monica Charette The ShineOnCass Foundation recently presented three scholarships, totaling $6,000, to local seniors who make service and kindness part of their everyday life. The 9th Annual ShineOnCass Memorial Scholarship in Memory of Cassidy Jean Charette was presented to Brayden Perry of Oakland. Perry will receive a $4,000 scholarship to Merrimack College, where he […]

OBITUARIES for Thursday, June 13, 2024

JOSHUA T. NELSON SIDNEY – Joshua Thomas Nelson, “Big Country”, 35, of Sidney, passed away on June 5, 2024, as a result of an automobile accident. Josh was a hard­working, fun loving family guy. He spent most of his time working on building his business. He was the one you could count on! He had […]