by Marilyn Rogers-Bull & Percy grams29@tds.net Solon, Maine 04979 Good morning, dear friends. Don’t worry, be happy! Historian Steve Pinkham will discuss the naming of the Carrabassett at the Stewart Public Library in North Anson on October 17, at 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend this well-researched topic. Received an e-mail from the Somerset […]
China’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Committee canceled the meeting scheduled for Oct. 10. The committee’s next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening, Nov. 9, in the town office. Updated plans for improved boating and fishing access at the head of China Lake’s east basin will be a major agenda agenda item. A question […]
by Roland D. Hallee I was encouraged to hear recently of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s renewed effort to create more habitat for the New England Cottontail. New England cottontails, Sylvilagus transitionalis, were once a common sight along the coast, but as old fields turned to forest, and farmland became developed, habitat […]
by Mary Grow China selectmen continued to talk about potential services for senior citizens at their Oct. 3 meeting, while agreeing they could take no action until they see whether voters support their Nov. 8 request for $3,800 to fund a survey of senior residents’ needs. Board members Joann Austin and Neil Farrington reported briefly […]
RICHARD BLACK WHITEFIELD––Richard F. Black, 77, of Whitefield, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016, at the Country Manor Nursing Home, in Coopers Mills. Born on April 15, 1939, in Waldoboro, he was the son of Raymond and Eleanor (Marshell) Black. Richard was a super person and a wonderful big brother. He loved working carnivals, […]
by Mary Grow Vassalboro selectmen have appointed Mark Brown of Vassalboro to succeed Richard Phippen as town police chief. At the selectmen’s Oct. 6 meeting, board members Lauchlin Titus and Robert Browne accepted Town Manager Mary Sabins’ recommendation to hire Brown. Titus said board Chairman Philip Haines, who was unable to attend the meeting, had […]
Rebutts two letters To the editor: I want to thank Messrs. Pauley and White for their letters to the editor regarding the campaign for House District #79 and for providing me this opportunity to set the record straight. With regard to Mr. Pauley’s letter, I have been a wildlife advocate in Maine for more than […]
At an opening reception, Thursday, October 6, Waterville Area Art Society founders Patricia Binette, Fairfield, and Pauline Turner, a 40-year resident of China, were honored for their many years of teaching and inspiring other artists and for their continued dedication to the Art Society. The 30th Anniversary Art Show, on view through October 28 at […]
by Mary Grow Priscilla Adams ended her 32-year career with the United States Postal Service Sept. 30. Her last day as China Village Postmaster was followed Oct. 1 by a retirement party organized by her husband Scott that gave another 100 or so friends and relatives a chance to wish her happiness. Retirement is bittersweet, […]
by Debbie Walker I cannot really explain why my mind goes off in all these different directions. I have to admit it is kind of fun. So… today my interest is Mae West. I saw a cartoon this past week and it included one of her famous quotes. The quote was, “I speak two languages, […]