The Albert Church Brown Memorial Library has announced that it has received grants from The Simmons Foundation and the Oak Grove School Foundation to support a new program for children ages 6-18. LEGOs Clubs for Kids also received very generous LEGO donations from Tom and Teresa Parent and Katrina Kilduff. Funding from the foundations enable […]
Memorial Day activities in Oakland will include the following: A ceremony will be held at Lakeview Cemetery at 11 a.m., before the parade, and at Memorial Hall during the parade The parade will begin at noon, traveling down Pleasant Street, right onto Main St., continuing to Memorial Hall for the ceremony on Water St. and […]
(NAPSI)—When it comes to mental health, many people across the U.S. have experienced their share of challenges–but help may be at hand. The Problem The issue is especially concerning in rural America, where more than 60 percent of people report having a mental health condition – such as anxiety or depression – yet less than […]
STATE OF MAINE PROBATE COURT COURT ST., SKOWHEGAN, ME SOMERSET, ss NOTICE TO CREDITORS 18-A MRSA sec. 3-801 The following Personal Representatives have been appointed in the estates noted. The first publication date of this notice May 23, 2024 If you are a creditor of an estate listed below, you must present your claim within […]
The GoFundMe states: “The South China Public Library, the oldest continuously operating library in Maine, began in a private home in 1830 and moved to Village Street in 1900. In 2018, having outgrown its space, the library launched a project to build a new facility, at 27 Jones Road. Despite pandemic and supply chain delays, […]
ALDA M. KING OAKLAND – Alda Margherita King, 86, of Oakland, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, following a long illness, in Waterville. She was born in Paluzza Udine, Italy, on September 9, 1937, the daughter of Edia (Pagavino) and Eraldo Englaro. She stayed with her family in Paluzza finishing her schooling until 1957. […]
Great moment for Kennebec Messalonskee Trails and the community The East Kennebec Trail, on Benton Avenue, in Benton, has been renamed the Peter Garrett Trail, on May 16, 2024. They had a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3 p.m., to honor Peter Garrett and to officially rename the trail. This was a great honor for the […]
TOWN OF CHINABID REQUEST FOR ROADSIDE MOWING The Town of China is requesting bids for Roadside Mowing. Complete bid documents are available at www.china.govoffice.com under bids. The deadline for ALL bids is Friday, May 31, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. The Town of China reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Town […]
Peter Campbell, Principal, has announced honor parts for the Class of 2024 at Carrabec High School, in North Anson. Valedictorian: Kolby Carpenter, Carrabec’s Valedictorian, is a student who is a role model in our school. With a grade point average of 99.35, he has completed six honors classes, two early college courses and three dual […]