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Scavenger hunt in Vassalboro

Vassalboro Days is adding a Scavenger Hunt this year to the events planned for Saturday, September 9. Gather together a group of family and friends to make your Scavenger Team. The use of a cell phone to capture pictures is encouraged to record that your team members have scavenged and found all of the places […]

UNITY: UniTel receives prestigious award

Shirley Bloomfield, CEO of NTCA, the Rural Broadband Association, visited UniTel this month to formally present the Unity-based telecommunications company with its Smart Rural Community award. Bloomfield, joined by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel and U.S. Senator Angus King, presented the award in front of an audience at the Unity College Center for […]

Richardson earns Eagle Scout status

Caleb Richardson, right, 17, a junior at Cony High School, in Augusta, and parents Stephen and Toni Richardson along with many friends, dedicated his eagle scout project to the late Taylor Harmon, on August 27. Harmon was a dedicated Cony High School cross country and track coach for many years. Caleb said, “He was a […]

China Days Local History Quiz 2017

China Days 2017 LOCAL HISTORY QUIZ (answers at the bottom) What word did Rufus say that made his father angry? What is the official name of the memorial park in South China village? Who bought the China poor farm? What did the first causeway bridge cost? Other than Erskine, what other high schools were built […]

Windsor Fair 2017 – Program of Events

Windsor Fair 2017 Sunday, August 27 through Labor Day, September 4 GATES OPEN 9 a.m. DAILY Highlights Sunday, August 27, “Get Acquainted Day” • Harness Horse Racing – Post Time: 1 p.m. • Giant Midway Opens 1:30 p.m. • Gladiolus Show (Exhibition Hall) 2 p.m. Monday, August 28 “Woodsmen’s & Senior Citizens Day” • Admission […]

Legal notices, Week of August 24, 2017

STATE OF MAINE PROBATE COURT Rockland, Maine KNOX, SS. 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 9:00 A.M. or as soon […]

CHINA: Austin retiring from board effective Nov. 1

Joann Austin is retiring from the China Board of Selectmen on Nov. 1, with a year left of her current term, because, she said, she has been sick all summer. Board Chairman Neil Farrington announced her pending resignation at the Aug. 21 board meeting. Board members accepted her decision with deep regret. Former Selectman Robert […]