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Observations while waiting for tomatoes to ripen
by Roland D. Hallee The drive from work in South China to my summer camp in Vassalboro is short – 4.7 miles, 10 minutes. But, along the way, I have made some observations that kind of make me think. For instance, I came across a flock of turkeys in a field on the Nelson Road […]
Legal Notices, Week of July 28, 2016
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 July 28, 2016 If you are a creditor of an estate listed below, you must […]
I’m Just Curious: A little fun
by Debbie Walker By now in our relationship, you know that I love time and money saving tips. I really love the odd ball ones and that’s what I’m studying tonight. The following information I found in my 2011 “Who Knew?” calendar, plus a few words of my own (of course). The calendar is by […]
REVIEW POTPOURRI: Composer Wolfgang Mozart Conductor Cesar Franck Author John Sandford
Mozart: Abduction from the Seraglio – Ferenc Fricsay conducting the RIAS Orchestra and Chorus, various soloists; Audite 23 413, 2 CDs, recorded 1949. Mozart’s most well known operas are Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute, Marriage of Figaro, and Cosi Fan Tutte, while the Abduction has occupied a more minor position. To me, it could easily […]
Jefferson Historical open house
This photo of Jefferson 4-H girls with their leaders in the 1950s will be a feature of the Jefferson Historical Society’s annual open house and exhibit day on Saturday, August 6, between 10 a,m, and 2 p,m, at the Old Jefferson Town House. Many of these girls are the mothers and grandmothers of today. The […]
IF WALLS COULD TALK, Week of July 28, 2016
by Katie Ouilette WALLS. a recent description of Skowhegan was “a whole lot of energy and a ton of fun,” and, for sure, Skowhegan Downtown is about to welcome one of the outstanding happenings that has gone on for years and it will begin at the famous and historic Skowhegan Fairgrounds on Thursday, July 28, […]
SOLON & BEYOND, Week of July 28, 2016
by Marilyn Rogers-Bull & Percy grams29@tds.net Solon, Maine 04979 Good morning, dear friends. Don’t worry, be happy! The Solon High School Alumni Association held its annual meeting on July 16 with 65 alumni and guests present. The class of 1966 celebrated its 50th anniversary with two members; Mark Rogers and Richard Poulin. Emma Pluntke received […]
LakeSmart comes to Sheepscot
The Sheepscot Lake Association has launched the LakeSmart program on Sheepscot Lake, in Palermo. Under the auspices of the Maine Lakes Society, the program focuses on preventing shorefront erosion and pollution of lake water caused primarily by rain and storm water runoff. Property owners like the Blomquists on Hoffman Shore request an evaluation which is […]
China residents have seven days to comment on proposed ordinance changes
by Mary Grow People who did not attend the China Planning Board’s July 26 public hearing on proposed ordinance changes have seven days to submit written comments if they want to, Chairman Frank Soares said. Soares said board members will consider public comments as they prepare a final draft of the ordinance. Current plans are […]