by Debbie Walker I will get to the subject involving my little sister after a while but first: It’s kind of strange how some areas of the country can be in desperate need of water because of fires or dry crops. Then in the same country we have areas that are being severely flooded. Let’s […]
The Voxpoppers: Wishing for Your Love; The Last Drag; Mercury 71282X45, seven-inch vinyl 45, recorded March 18, 1958. A classic single. This group of five who doubled as both singers and instrumentalists – saxophone, accordion, guitar, bass and drums – waxed a few singles that went nowhere until they released Wishing on the Amp – […]
Over the past 60 years, autism rates have risen from 150:1 to 65:1 in most of America. Interestingly, the Amish population seems less susceptible. What is this strange syndrome, and what causes it? How does it look and feel to be autistic? Some say it is a different form of awareness to be embraced. Bring […]
The Jefferson Area Community Food Pantry recently provided food assistance at St Giles Episcopal Church. The food was purchased from Good Shepherd Food Bank, in Auburn. Donations of fresh garden produce was received from DRA CSA Food Bank Farm, Cindy Bea and County Fair Farm. Bread was given by the USDA. Volunteers and donations are […]
by Marilyn Rogers-Bull & Percy grams29@tds.net Solon, Maine 04979 Good morning, dear friends. Don’t worry, be happy! After a blitz of some kind, my computer has decided to cooperate and let me start writing my column. Hope it behaves itself long enough for me to finish. The Lexington Historical Society will be holding a meeting […]
by Mary Grow Members of China’s TIF (Tax Increment Financing) Committee are discussing two major projects on China Lake, one near China Village and the other involving a good part of South China Village. They are also debating whether to set aside part of the TIF income for a revolving loan fund for small businesses […]
DANIEL S. HLOVAC SR. JEFFERSON––Daniel S. Hlovac Sr., 57, of Jefferson, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at the local veterans hospital following a long battle with cancer. He was born on March 8, 1959, in Ohio and raised there. He was a man who enjoyed being outdoors doing many different activities such as […]
by Mary Grow Nomination papers are now available for China’s Nov. 8 local elections. According to Town Clerk Rebecca Hapgood, the following people’s terms end this year: • On the Board of Selectmen, Joann Austin, Neil Farrington and Chairman Robert MacFarland. • On the Planning Board, Toni Wall (District 2) and Thomas Miragliuolo (District 4), […]
Not seeking re-election To the editor: I am writing this letter to notify the residents and voters of the Town of China that I have chosen not to run for re-election for a position as one of our two representatives on the RSU #18 School Board. I hope that one or more interested and committed […]
by Mary Grow Vassalboro selectmen have set the 2016-17 tax rate at 14.05 mils ($14.05 for each $1,000 of valuation), Town Manager Mary Sabins reported after the board’s Aug. 8 meeting. Sabins said the new rate is 0.35 mils (35 cents per thousand dollars) higher than the 2015-16 rate. Tax bills should go out this […]