Lake Life Today is a series of articles that are hoped will inspire you to see how, by taking just a few steps, you can make a difference and help preserve the quality of water in our lakes for future generations. These articles have been collected and organized by LakeSmart Director Elaine Philbrook, a member […]
Eighteen-year-old Carson Appel is featured in Rustic Spirit Spotlights for his amazing impact work – Carson co-founded an environmental club that’s dedicated to sustainability projects. Their initiatives include installing energy-efficient light switches, promoting energy efficiency, revitalizing the school’s paper recycling program and planting trees to capture carbon from the environment. Beyond school volunteer activities, Carson […]
by John D. Begin “Never stop hoping” mantra keys Bonnie Collins’ cancer journey through diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Before July 2022, Bonnie Collins never thought she’d one day wear an inexpensive pink rubber bracelet that has far greater significance than its actual value. That was before the 20-year registered nurse and master gardener volunteer knew […]
Show your liver a little love: Learn whether you have fatty liver disease by taking an online quiz. (NAPSI)—You may be at risk for liver disease and not even know it. Consider this: Fatty liver disease affects an estimated 80 to 100 million Americans and many are completely unaware they have it. Fortunately, you don’t […]
STATE OF MAINE PROBATE COURT COURT ST., SKOWHEGAN, ME SOMERSET, ss 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 August 31 & September 7, 2023. If you are a creditor of an estate listed below, you must present […]
One of the highlights of “Preservation Party,” Lincoln County Historical Association’s (LCHA) annual fundraiser dinner, is the auction of cakes by the delightful veteran auctioneer, Kaja Veilleux, of Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Each dessert is artfully displayed in a “dance of desserts” by apron-clad volunteers who wind their way through the tables to encourage lively […]
MADELEINE E. JACHE SOUTH CHINA – Madeleine E. Jache, 89, of Manchester, New Hampshire, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at home. She was born on June 15, 1934, in Derry, New Hampshire. Madeleine enjoyed her family, whether at home or at camp; crafting with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, enjoyed knitting and crocheting blankets and sweaters. […]
To the editor: I read with interest the column ‘More Salsa Please’ by Dan Beaulieu. I just arrived for my 52nd summer stay on China Lake, but my permanent residence is in Corpus Christi,Texas,100 miles north of the Mexican border. We take pride in the many authentic “Tex/Mex “restaurants north of Mexico. I completely agree […]
To the editor: The family of Alia Coombs Singh would like to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and generosity after Alia’s unexpected passing. The benefit supper put on by the American Legion post #163, the Branch Mills Grange #336, the Palermo Community Library, Tobey’s Grocery and the efforts of Kathy Neenan, Mary […]
The school supplies gathering by a Vassalboro group for students at Vassalboro Community School, had another successful drive on August 19.