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Obituaries, Week of October 6, 2016

DORIS G. ROBINSON JEFFERSON––Doris Gail Robinson, 70, of Washington Road, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at Augusta Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Augusta following a long illness. She was born in Augusta on September 13, 1946, the daughter of Clinton Cunningham and Helen (James) Cunningham. Gail grew up in Chelsea and was raised by […]

Davis enters class of 2020 at The Citadel

The Citadel, in Charleston, South Carolina, is welcoming the class of 2020. The incoming class of over 800 new cadets, students represents 36 states and seven foreign countries. Seth Davis, of Liberty, matriculated as part of The Citadel’s class of 2020, the largest recorded freshman class in the history of the college.

Erskine announces virtual food drive

As part of the recently announced School Spirit Challenge, Erskine Academy has announced access to a virtual food drive.  Interested parties are encouraged to visit https://www.gsfb.org/donate/vfd/550 to “shop” online for food products or to make a financial donation to Good Shepherd on behalf of Erskine Academy.  Virtual contributions made by October 28, 2016, will be […]

China slate of officers released for Nov. 8

by Mary Grow China voters will choose among seven candidates for three positions on the Board of Selectmen at Nov. 8 local elections. For other town boards, there are no contests and one empty line on the ballot, for Budget Committee secretary. Candidates for selectmen, in alphabetical order as listed on the draft ballot, are […]

China: Public hearing set on events center application

by Mary Grow China Planning Board members have scheduled an Oct. 11 public hearing on Parris and Catherine Varney’s application to use the barn on their property at 701 Neck Road for weddings and other events. The board’s initial discussion of the application at their Sept. 27 meeting drew an audience of a dozen neighbors.  […]

Holmes descendants hold first reunion since 1925

by Roland D. Hallee On October 2, the descendants of James and Augusta Holmes gathered for their first reunion since 1925. The get-together began with the family members, approximately 65 in all, meeting at the Chadwick Hill Cemetery, across from Erskine Academy, in South China, on the Windsor Road.  James and Augusta Holmes, and their […]

I’m Just Curious: Just resting my eyes

by Debbie Walker Have you ever noticed how someone can make a comment to you and all of a sudden you’re traveling back in your mind? That just happened to me tonight. Ken came to the kitchen and told me he had been resting his eyes (he was snoring!). Resting his eyes. That took me […]

Legal Notices, Week of September 29, 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 September 22, 2016 If you are a creditor of an estate listed below, you must […]