by Bob Bennett Many of we older Mainers spent much of our winters as kids outside, sliding down long hills on toboggans and other “vehicles” with runners. In some parts of our state, especially along the Downeast coast, one of the more widely seen sleds was known as a Cape Racer. While I haven’t found […]
New Dimensions FCU has demonstrated its commitment to the philosophy of People Helping People by volunteering their personal time and assistance to local communities each year. In 2023, the credit union recorded an outstanding 1,994.75 hours of personal volunteer time, surpassing all other credit unions of its asset size across Maine. Since 2018, the Maine […]
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The more you know about your kidneys, the better they can keep you healthy. (NAPSI)—What better time to get to know your kidneys than National Kidney Month? Your kidneys play a vital role in keeping your body functioning, which is why healthy kidneys are important to your overall health. Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs […]
Town meetings 2024 ALBION Municipal Election Friday, March 15, 2-7 p.m. Besse Building Town meeting Sat., March 16, 10 a.m. Albion Elementary School CHINA Town meeting (election format) Tuesday, June 11, election. Polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Use Alder Park entrance FAIRFIELD TBD Fairfield Community Center PALERMO Town meeting Saturday, March 9, 9 a.m. […]
Northern Light Inland Hospital is pleased to welcome the following community members to the Waterville hospital’s board of trustees. Kelly Huggins, CPA, MBA, from Belgrade, is a certified public accountant and Tax director at One River CPAs in Oakland and has held similar positions in tax accounting since 2011. She earned her Master of Business […]
Headmaster Jamie Soule has announced that Nolan Burgess, of Whitefield, a senior at Erskine Academy, in South China, has been selected to receive the 2024 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, recognizes a high school senior’s academic excellence, outstanding school citizenship, and leadership. Burgess is a consistent high-honors student in a […]
The China Baptist Church Women’s Bible Study group had a surprise 95 ‘Chocolate Birthday Party’ for Mrs. Smiley at their meeting this week. Everyone knows about Alene’s love of chocolate and she now has enough to last ‘til Christmas! She also received some other special gifts including a lovely lap quilt from Carlaine Bovio, a […]
The Oak Grove School Foundation is accepting applications for grants to support the education and cultural needs of students and non-profit organizations in the greater Central Maine area. Recipients must be educational, charitable or religious organizations that are tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. Grant requests should be received by […]
Because ice went out on China Lake on a record date of March 11, 2024, the contest officially ended on that day. Two entries nailed the date correctly: Jamie Nichols and Jennifer Noll both entered the exact date of ice out and are the winners of a gift card to Hannaford’s Supermarket.