To the editor: I was very disappointed in the uncredited May 22 article entitled “Local students go to state house to support girls’ sports and spaces.” Not only did it display a shocking amount of bias, but it was also poorly researched and nonfactual. It made the claim that, “most Mainers recognize these bills are […]
To the editor: The way to convey to you how utterly awful the so-called “one big beautiful bill” passed by the House [recently] actually would be to give you this short ten-question exam. (Answers are in parenthesis but first try to answer without looking at them.) 1. Does the House’s “one big beautiful bill” cut […]
by Elizabeth McMahon – Trustee President Brian Stanley – Library Director If you haven’t been in the Vassalboro Public Library in recent years you are in for a pleasant surprise! Long gone are the days of hushed voices, shushing librarians and card catalogs. There are signs on the doors for library programming sponsored throughout the […]
The China Historical Society invites the community to explore the rich history of downtown South China during a special walking tour this Sunday, June 22nd, at 5:00 p.m. Participants will meet in the South China Community Church parking lot, located across from the old South China Library, for an engaging journey through the village’s past. […]
8th Grade High Honors: Lilliana Byers, Savannah Calvo, Emma Dameron, Parker Gagne, Emma Gallagher, Clareese Jones, Tylee Latham, Luna Meak, Rex Morin, Kam Overlock, Weston Pappas, Callen Pooler, Cooper Routhier-Starkey, Fallyn Soucy, and Kaiser Stewart. Honors: Jakob Burrow, Emma Clifford, Audrey Delile, Claire Dunton, Luna Erickson, Layne Ferran, Sophie Fortin, Addilyne Gallagher, Evan Goss, Camryn […]
Grade 12 High Honors: Emmett Appel, Emily Bailey, Bryana Barrett, Noah Bechard, Octavia Berto, Jayda Bickford, Lauryn Black, Brooke Blais, Olivia Brann, Carter Brockway, Madison Cochran, Lauren Cowing, Lillian Crommett, Gabrielle Daggett, Aydan Desjardins, Aidan Durgin, John Edwards, Ryan Farnsworth, Hailey Garate, Brandon Hanscom, Serena Hotham, Kailynn Houle, Alivia Jackson, Ava Kelso, Sophia Knapp, Chase […]
COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a term used to describe chronic lung diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Often, COPD is caused by inhaling pollutants, which includes tobacco smoking and second-hand smoke, but other causes of COPD can be fumes, chemicals and dust found in work environments, and genetics. Two of the most […]
Each year a photo is featured on the Vassalboro Community Calendar – examples of past years are the Community School, the town office, Veterans Park; the Historical Society or pretty scenes from around town. Photographers can be from anywhere but photos must have been taken after July 1, 2024, within the town of Vassalboro and […]
On Friday, June 6, Erskine Academy, in South China, students and staff attended a Renaissance Assembly to honor their peers with Renaissance Awards. Renaissance Recognition Awards were presented to the following students: Stella Martinelli, Sabrina Studholme, MacKenzie Chase, Shannon McDonough, Brandon Hanscom, Jordyn Smith, Kaden Crawford, Victoria Rancourt, Lillian Crommett, Kaiden Kronillis, Josiah Fitzgerald, and […]
One of the many missions of the Whitefield Lions Club is to support local youth. Each year the Whitefield Lions Club Scholarship Committee chooses among deserving applicants based on academic performance, perseverance, leadership, community service and career goals. The Whitefield Lions recognizes six graduating seniors. These students will receive a $1,000 scholarship towards furthering their […]