Persons wanting to run for the office of District Supervisor for the Kennebec County Soil and Water Conservation District should contact the District office at 21 Enterprise Dr. Suite #1, Augusta, ME telephone (207) 622-7847 x3, to obtain nominating papers. Nomination papers require 25 valid signatures in order to become a candidate. Nomination papers must […]
by Katie Ouilette WALLS and faithful readers, are you ready for what has been going on again with a historical society? Wow, busy folks and this time, WALLS, you have Madison to brag about. What’s more, for sure you are going to hear some very surprising information about Norridgewock. Lew had gone to the races […]
by Peter Cates Castles in Spain Michel Legrand and his Orchestra; Columbia – CL 888, mono 12-inch vinyl LP, recorded 1956. Now 84 years old, Michel Legrand is one of the most interesting all-around musicians/arranger, composer, conductor, pianist, to impact the American music scene since his 1956 Columbia LP, I Love Paris, which has sold […]
by Marilyn Rogers-Bull & Percy grams29@tds.net Solon, Maine 04979 Good morning, dear friends. Don’t worry, be happy. The Solon Pine Tree 4-H Club met on September 17 with President Adam Peters presiding. The members have exhibited in four fairs this year and have done very well. This being the last meeting of 2015-2016 year the […]
Submitted by Ron Emery The celebration of this event was held at the Quaker Hill Christian Church, in Unity, for Eagle Scout Christian Hunter of Troop #479 on September 17, 2016. Friends, family members, elected officials and other scouts gathered together to honor Christian for earning his wings — the rank of Eagle Scout in […]
by Emily Cates Were you caught off guard the other night when we got our first frost? I’ll admit I was a bit. As gardeners in northern climates well know, the first frost, no matter how mild, signals the imminent end of a growing season and the beginning of a whole new array of garden […]
by Roland D. Hallee A press release came across my desk this week from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife that I thought I would share with you regarding the use of lead sinkers in the state of Maine. Lead poisoning has long been the leading cause of death for adult loons in […]
Area students enrolled at Colby College, in Waterville, this fall include: Kathryn K. Bernier, of Waterville, is a graduate of Waterville Senior High School and is the daughter of Daniel and Jennifer Bernier, of Waterville. Madeline D. Greene, of Waterville, is a graduate of Waterville Senior High School and is the daughter of David and […]
As the hardwood foliage bursts in a blaze of colors on Columbus Day weekend, take in the spectacular sights and taste some award-winning cheese during the Maine Cheese Guild’s annual Open Creamery Day on Sunday, October 15, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Visit many of the area’s cheese makers in their […]
Submitted by Kay Grindall The Kennebec Retired Educators Association (KREA) is comprised of retired educators from 60 schools in 31 cities and towns. In an effort to give back to the schools where they spent many years, KREA awards two $150 grants to two educators in Kennebec County for classroom use. The grants will supplement […]