COMMUNITY COMMENTARY by Katrina Smith State Represenative District #62 China, Palermo, Somerville & Windsor What can our Seniors do now? The popular state tax assistance for seniors entitled the “Property Tax Stabilization Program”, which allowed those over the age of 65 to freeze their property taxes, has been eliminated during this past legislative session. (A […]
THERESA N. SCHOLZ VASSALBORO – Theresa N. “T.T.” Scholz, 81, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Maine Medical Center, in Portland. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, August 11, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Northern Ave., Augusta. Burial and committal prayers followed at Holy Family Cemetery, Townsend Rd., Augusta. Condolences, stories […]
Vassalboro Business Association announced the 2023 scholarship winner as Morgan Fortin, of Vassalboro. Morgan is a graduate of Winslow High School in 2023, and will be pursuing higher education in contemporary and popular music with a concentration in audio engineering.
by Roberta Barnes Inspiring words that flow in a rhythm urge you to look deep within you. Jim Morris, of South China, has lived in Maine since 1980. This year he was prompted to put his collection of poems into a book by his grandson saying he should write a book. Inside Out, by Jim […]
People who have trouble reading prescription bottle labels can get an app that will recite the information for them. (NAPSI)—There is good news for many in the visually impaired community, and for anyone who has trouble reading standard print labels. Prescription management and medication adherence can be particularly difficult when it’s difficult to see the […]
Victoria Butler, of Jefferson, graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology, in Rochester, New York, with a degree in astrophysical sciences and technology (Ph.D.).
Maggie Pono, of Skowhegan, has been named to the Champlain College dean’s list, in Burlington, Vermont, for the Spring 2023 semester.
The Ancient Free and Accepted Masons invites the public to their second annual Pig Roast. Last year’s event was met with such enthusiasm they decided to repeat it again this year. Rural Lodge #53, of Sidney, was established in 1827 and has always maintained a strong community presence. For those of you who are not […]
BETTY J. WHITAKER WATERVILLE – Betty J. Reid Whitaker, 78, peacefully passed away, Thursday, July 6, 2023, following a long courageous battle with COPD. She was born April 17, 1945, the daughter of Arthur and Dorothy (Gerald) Reid. Betty loved spending time with family and friends. She especially enjoyed playing cribbage at Seton Village with […]
Madison – HealthReach is excited to announce that recent renovations to its Madison Area Health Center are complete. The renovations have increased comfort and patient capacity, while also modernizing the space so that busy clinicians and staff are able to achieve the best outcomes for their patients. Among many other upgrades, these renovations included expansions […]