In 1952 there were at least 76 grocery stores in Augusta (Mannings). In addition, there were meat markets, fruit and vegetable stores, confectioneries, bakeries, fish stores and several drug stores. Most if not all were independently owned. Sand Hill, Augusta’s Franco-American neighborhood, had a larger concentration of neighborhood grocery stores – Magasins. Depending on the […]
MICHAEL W. LITTLEFIELD BENTON––Michael W. Littlefield, of Benton, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017, at the Togus VA hospital, in Augusta, following a period of failing health. Michael was the fourth of nine children born to Millard (Red) and Shirley Littlefield, of Benton. Mike spent two years in the Army. He was a member of Pete […]
The class of 2017 at Erskine Academy, in South China, will host the 8th annual Fly Like an Eagle 5K Race/Walk on Saturday, April 29, at 9 a.m. The 5K race will begin at Erskine Academy and will proceed onto the Kidder Road and back to the Arnold Road. The race will feature free race T-shirts, […]
by Anita Smith On May 29, the entire student body, staff members of China Primary and Middle schools took to the woods for Forest Day 2015. They were joined by many parents and community members for a fun-filled day of activities and lessons by over 30 volunteer presenters. Volunteers represented many different groups including the […]
by Mary Grow The China Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Committee’s public hearing on the largest proposed TIF expenditure on the March 25 town meeting warrant drew close to 20 interested residents Feb. 27. The issue is the committee’s recommendation that voters appropriate up to $750,000 over the next three fiscal years for improvements to the […]
by staff at Central Maine Photography The day before the beginning of February vacation is known for snow sculptures, skiing, skating, snowshoeing and hot cocoa at Winslow Junior High School, and all of the recent snowstorms gave students plenty of snow to play in this year. But there was something different about this year. Marybeth […]
Winslow Parks and Recreation third/fourth grade Rip ‘n Raiders take a break for lunch at Buffalo Wild Wings following a recent competition in Bangor. Photo submitted by Central Maine Photography
Huard’s Sport Karate team member Isabella Citro, 8, of Waterville, captured double first place titles at the Maine Karate Classic, in Wells, on February 18. Photo by Mark Huard
Mikayla Godleski, a resident, of Sidney, was among the 312 students named to Genesee Community College dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester, in Batavia, New York. All full- and part-time students honored on the Dean’s List have earned a quality point index of 3.50 to 3.74.
Colby-Sawyer College, New London, New Hampshire, has named Haley Carver, of Sidney, to the fall 2016 dean’s list for academic achievement. Carver is majoring in nursing and is a member of the class of 2020.