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Obituaries, Week of August 16, 2018

PARKER M. STEVENS OAKLAND – Parker Millard Stevens, 8, tragically passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Parker Millard Stevens was born September 30, 2009, to Wade and Sara Stevens. Parker was a big brother to three younger siblings, Hunter, Denver and Tayler. He loved everyone and was loved by all. His smile would light […]

Mobile home replacement initiative now ongoing

The Maine State Housing Authority has implemented a Mobile Home Replacement Initiative, effective June 15, 2018. The program provides the combination of an amortizing, interest bearing Maine Housing Mortgage Loan and a $30,000 Maine Housing grant. The initiative is designed to assist income eligible Maine residents seeking to replace their pre-1976 mobile home with a […]

Report from the transfer station

by Irene Belanger So many things to talk about. Again many big thank yous for recycling clean items. Thanks to all and to our grand transfer station staff. We have a good reputation out in the “wonderful world of trash.” Many thanks also go out to those who pick up roadside trash while out for […]

UNH dean’s list for the Spring Semester 2018

The following students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire, in Durham, New Hampshire, for the spring 2018 semester. Taylor Ferguson, of Sidney, with high honors; Matthew Murray, of Augusta, with high honors; Michaela Hinckley-Gordon, of Benton, with high honors; Luke Violette, of Waterville, with Highest Honors; Sarah Wildes, […]

COMMUNITY COMMENTARY: Sheepscot Lake Association continues scientific monitoring of water quality

by Carolyn Viens Sheepscot Lake Association In response to a recent editorial by John Glowa I felt compelled to reinforce to our community the fact-based research and data that support the concern by the Sheepscot Lake Association as well as many local residents regarding the opening of Sheepscot Dam and the waterway. This discussion and […]

China Lake Association holds annual meeting

Submitted by Scott Pierz The China Lake Association held its annual summer meeting on Saturday, July 28, at the China Primary School, which included an excellent presentation by Dr. Whitney King, of Colby College. More than 70 people attended. China Lake Association Director Elaine Philbrook presented awards for this year’s poster contest held for the […]

Legal Notices, Week of August 9, 2018

STATE OF MAINE PROBATE COURT 41 COURT ST. SOMERSET, SS. SKOWHEGAN, ME PROBATE NOTICES TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE ESTATES LISTED BELOW Notice is hereby given by the respective petitioners that they have filed petitions for appointment of personal representatives in the following estates. These matters will be heard at 10 a.m. […]