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School budget winding down for FY ‘15-’16

by Mary Grow Vassalboro school officials, like town officials, are winding up the 2015-16 fiscal year and preparing for 2016-17, a process AOS (Alternative Organizational Structure) #92 Facilities Director Shelley Phillips described to the school board as “like two worlds colliding.” Phillips’ tasks for Vassalboro Community School, she reported at the June 21 school board […]

Selectmen rehash past issues at meeting

by Mary Grow China selectmen discussed multiple issues during their three-hour meeting June 27, most of them rehashing past events. The major new topic was the Snow Pond Arts Academy (SPAA), a charter school opening in September at the New England Music Camp in Sidney. Dean of Students David Holinger said the school presents a […]

Obituaries, Week of June 23, 2016

WADE BULLARD WINSLOW – Wade Bullard, 57, passed away in his home on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, after a good-natured battle with terminal cancer. He will be remembered always for his laughter, his generosity, and his love of family. Wade was an active member of his community. He enjoyed supporting the local theater company, ACAT […]

Where have all the Whip-poor-wills gone?

by Roland D. Hallee While sitting on the deck at camp one lazy afternoon recently, one of our friends asked, “Why don’t we hear Whip-poor-wills anymore?” Interesting question. Besides the fact that whip-poor-wills are strictly nocturnal – that meaning they are active at night when I’m sleeping (something that seems to be happening earlier all […]

Legal Notices, Week of June 23, 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 June 16, 2016. If you are a creditor of an estate listed below, you must […]