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Ferrets: Man’s other best friend

by Roland D. Hallee Don’t ask why or how, but last week, while gathered with friends, I was asked a question about ferrets. Not knowing that much about them, I decided to look into it. What I discovered about the little furry animals was most interesting. Although I know a few people who have had […]

Legal Notices, Week of January 12, 2017

STATE OF MAINE PROBATE COURT Court St., Skowhegan, ME Somerset, SS Location of Court 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 is January 5, 2017. If you are a creditor of an estate listed below, you must […]

PLATTER PERSPECTIVE: Pianist: Sir Clifford Curzon with Pierre Boulez conducting

dd by  Peter Cates Sir Clifford Curzon Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 Emperor Mozart Piano Concerto No. 26, Coronation Clifford Curzon, pianist, with Pierre Boulez conducting the BBC Symphony Orchestra; BBC Legends- BBCL 4020-2, CD, Beethoven recorded February 17, 1971; Mozart, August 14, 1974, both concerts at Royal Festival Hall, London, England. Sir Clifford Curzon […]

IF WALLS COULD TALK, Week of 12, 2017

by Katie Ouilette WALLS, there is no doubt that the past week has been reminiscing time for me. Yup, I have experienced my 66 years bumping into my memories for days and days. Where am I going? Well, let’s start with Lew’s and my attending a memorial gathering to honor Attorney “Bill” Townsend at the […]

SOLON & BEYOND, Week of January 12, 2017

by Marilyn Rogers-Bull & Percy grams29@tds.net Solon, Maine 04979 Good morning, dear friends. Don’t worry, be happy! It’s a happy day when I receive the Solon School News letter. The Solon Kids Care Club sponsored a Secret Santa activity again this Christmas. Students and staff members drew names and each one designed a tree ornament […]

Dr. Rice joins staff at Nadeau Chiropractic

Dr. Ashley Rice grew up in California, Kentucky, and has concentrated her education on the study of biology, human anatomy and physiology. After experiencing a back injury in high school, her parents sought out the help of a chiropractor. With the help of adjustments from her doctor, she experienced great relief and became very interested […]

Moving up the ranks

Young students from Huard’s Martial Arts, in Winslow, recently earned new ranks of blue and green belts. Front row, from left to right, Sabastialn Rail, Wyatt Huntley, Makenna Huntley, Madison Field, Isabella Citro, Caden Pellotte, Elijah Ker, Jackson Hineman and Dan Ouellette. Back row, Xander Giguere (green belt), Madisyn Hines, Isaac Andrews, Lucas Andrews, Logan […]

Obedience: The foundation of all we do with our dogs

by Carolyn Fuhrer Owner North Star Dog Training AKC defines its obedience program as trials set up to demonstrate the dog’s ability to follow specified routines in the obedience ring to emphasize the usefulness of the dog as a companion to humans; and it is essential that the dog demonstrate willingness and enjoyment while it […]