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A Christmas tradition
As a result of the devastating storm that swept through central Maine on December 18, 2023, which knocked out power and internet service, the following story could not be published at that time. Here is the annual Christmas tradition from an area family: by Janet Cole One mid-1980s Christmas we got our youngsters a Commodore […]
A heart warming Christmas story
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 […]
OBITUARIES for January 4, 2024
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 […]
EVENTS: UMaine Extension offers backyard maple sugaring workshop February 3
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 […]
Honor Maine Teachers – nominations open for Maine Teacher of the Year
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 […]
Benton native named 2023 Senior Sailor of the Year
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 […]
East Vassalboro Water Co., LLC under new management
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. […]
The Good Trail: Tall Nancy is coming tomorrow
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 […]
REVIEW POTPOURRI: Fargo, Jingle Bell Rock, Peggy Seeger & David K. Shipler
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 […]