by Gary Kennedy Here it is December again, already, and 2023 is rapidly coming to an end. This is the month that we celebrate the birth of our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. The date of birth of Jesus is not actually stated in the gospel nor in any historical record. Biblical scholars believe his […]
WINDSOR – Elwin F. Hussey, 100, died peacefully at home on Saturday, December 9, 2023, following a short illness. The only child of Harland and Mildred (Shuman) Hussey, he was born in 1923, the same year his parents started their new business, Hussey’s General Store. He grew up around the store and on his grandparents […]
At St Bridget Center on December 11, 2023, with Christmas music in the background, a dozen volunteers from American Legion Post #126, Cub Scout Troop #410, Sew for a Cause, and the Vassalboro United Methodist Church filled 200 Christmas stockings with personal care products and goodie bags for veterans at Togus. The stockings were made […]
by Dr. Stephanie Rubino, ND Eat your veggies! This well-established advice is an essential part of our daily nutrition habits, and for good reason. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and important phytochemicals, abundant vegetable intake promotes health and reduces chronic disease risk. Among the various vegetables available, beetroots have gained scientific attention in recent years. Low […]
A newly published book by local Katherine Alexander, of Winslow, They Shall Run and Not Be Weary: The Story of an Eighteenth Century German Family’s Voyage to the New Land, tells the story of her family who traveled from their 18th century home, in Massenbach, Germany, to America. This is a great book to read […]
FRED MURPHY CHINA – Fred Murphy passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the Maine Veterans Home, in Augusta. Fred grew up in China, graduated from Winslow High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. Fred loved telling stories of his adventures while in the Air Force. If you knew Fred, you know […]
American Lung Association releases new data and steps healthcare and public health professionals can take to help improve the lives of people living with COPD The American Lung Association in Maine released the COPD State Briefs, which include data about prevention, diagnosis, health outcomes and treatment of the disease for all 50 states and Washington, […]
by Luis Franco, senior loan specialist, Center for Rural Affairs The holiday season is right around the corner and it comes with great news. According to a Gallup survey, 74 percent of holiday shoppers said they expect to pay about the same amount or more on holiday gifts this year compared to last. Moreover, 23 […]
by The Town Line staff At their November 21 meeting the Windsor Select Board was informed on a number of activities at the transfer station. Town Manager Theresa Haskell reviewed in length the solid waste ordinance draft. Updates and changes were made. Haskell also noted the transfer station committee is discussing using stickers, again. More […]