by Carol Thibodeau Submitted December 21, 2023 Carol Thibodeau related a story to The Town Line that is a great example of how people help people in times of hardship. She writes: We are on Rocky Road, in South China, where we have been stuck without power for four days now, and until yesterday, we […]
ANNETTE M. BROWN OAKLAND – Annette M. Brown, 71, passed away peacefully Monday December 11, 2023, at Northern Light Inland Hospital, in Waterville. Annette was born in Waterville, March 13, 1952, daughter to Bertha M. (Graham) and Seward W. Ford. She attended Oakland area schools through high school graduation. Annette worked many years at Maine […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an in-person maple syrup production workshop for beginners and enthusiasts interested in making it in their own backyard from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Feb. 3. Participants in the hands-on “Backyard Maple Sugaring” program will first meet from 9 – 11:30 a.m., at Standish Town Hall, 175 Northeast Road; and […]
The Teacher of the Year journey starts with your nomination. Nominate someone from your town, county, or region today at mainetoy.org/nominate. The Maine Department of Education (DOE) and Educate Maine announced that nominations are now open for the 2024 County Teachers of the Year and 2025 State Teacher of the Year. Maine’s County and State […]
Petty Officer 1st Class Maegan Findley, a native of Benton, was named 2023 Senior Sailor of the Year for Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Portsmouth, during a ceremony at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, in Virginia, on October 3. Findley is a graduate of Lawrence High School, in Fairfield. Findley also earned a degree […]
Ownership of the East Vassalboro Water Company (EVWC) will officially transfer on Thursday, December 28, 2023. EVWC was established in 1914 and for 109 years has been owned and operated by four generations of the Masse – Robbins families. EVWC supplies potable water to approximately 200 persons, keeping the ratepayer in mind with each decision. […]
by Lisa Lichterfeld “Tall Nancy is coming tomorrow.” Selwyn gives one of his world weary sighs, signaling resignation, since his default stance towards visitors is generally averse. This gets me going with a quick retort. “You are incredibly lucky that tall Nancy chooses to come here and spend time with you.” Selwyn is equally quick […]
by Peter Cates Fargo I just finished watching the first season’s ten episodes of Fargo; Billy Bob Thornton’s portrayal of the positively despicable contract killer Lorne Malvo was scarily persuasive while the supporting cast, direction, sets, and cinematography contributed to its effectiveness as a fine collaborative effort. Jingle Bell Rock One particularly favorite 45 for […]
Keep an eye on your sight. Blurry vision, faded colors and double images can all be symptoms of cataracts—which can be cured. (NAPSI)—By age 80, most people either have cataracts or have had cataract surgery. That’s because most cataracts are the result of natural aging. You may not notice that you have a cataract at […]
KEITH D. REYNOLDS WATERVILLE – Keith Douglas Reynolds, 67, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023. Keith was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, on January 3, 1956, the son of Meridith (Bub) and Helen (Johnson) Reynolds. He grew up in Atkinson, New Hampshire. He was educated at Timberlane Regional High School and attended the University of New […]