EVENTS: Tea and Troubadour: A literary tea

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submitted by Lyn Rowden

Recycled Shakespeare Company is beginning their tenth season with their popular Literary Tea on Sunday, December 4, 2022, in the beautiful hall of the South Parish Congrega­tional Church, 9 Church Street, in Augusta.

A splendid tea party beginning at 2 p.m., is the setting for a delightful afternoon of poetry readings highlighted with songs old and new. An occasion to dress up and enjoy Recycled Shakespeare Company and Friends sharing the works of troubadours through the ages, this event makes a beautiful Sunday outing or a special holiday gift to remember.

The $25 per ticket includes tea, tidbits, dessert, favors, and supports RSC in its mission of providing free quality theater to Central Maine and beyond. There will also be an auction of special items to help RSC raise funds to build a much-needed storage unit.

Reservations are required. Seating is limited and sells out so please order tickets as soon as possible by calling Lyn at 314-4730 or Cathe at 612-6688.

FAIRFIELD: Town to conduct survey to redevelop Mill Island Park

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The Town of Fairfield’s Economic and Community Development Committee (FECDC) has created a variety of surveys to assist with the redevelopment of Mill Island Park. Divided into six (6) separate surveys, residents and community members are able to provide valuable public input and insight as to how they would like to see the public park enhanced.

Fairfield Town Manager Michelle Flewelling.

“Mill Island Park is a truly unique urban, island waterfront park with direct proximity to the downtown. With historical features that represent the town’s industrial and commercial past, today the park showcases the town’s stunning riverfront natural resources,“ elaborates Fairfield Town Manager Michelle Flewelling. “The committee will have the opportunity to hear from the general public as to how certain areas of the Island should be reimagined, improved, or protected; I look forward to seeing how the Town can move this project forward in a meaningful and impactful manner.”

Separated into six (6) separate surveys, the Mill Island Park Zone Surveys correspond with six (6) areas or planning zones across Mill Island Park. Each survey will allow respondents the opportunity to provide feedback on recreational activities, open space planning, historical preservation, park amenities, and give unique and open-ended feedback as to the future goals and objectives FECDC should prioritize when making recommendations for park enhancements.

Garvan Donegan

“Within the view corridor and walking distance to the downtown, the community has a rich opportunity to make significant improvements to one of its greatest public spaces, open up waterfront enjoyment and public access to the community, while marrying the project to downtown redevelopment initiatives,” explains Central Maine Growth Council’s Director of Innovation, Planning, and Economic Development Garvan Donegan. “The Mill Island Park Zone survey aims to collect and reflect the public’s collective goals for Mill Island Park and will inform short- and long-term growth strategies.

Each survey is available in an online format and may be accessed by utilizing QR codes that are physically located within the applicable zones on-site at Mill Island Park. Upon visiting the park, residents and visitors may scan the digital code in the marked Zone to access the survey, which offers five open-ended questions. Zones represented throughout Mill Island Park include the Mill Island Park Gateway, Mill Island Park Commons, Mill Island Historic Area, Mill Island Point, Mill Island West Waterfront, and Mill Island East Waterfront.

Responses will be collected until Friday, December 2. For more information on the Mill Island Park Zone Surveys, including instructions for accessing a paper copy of the survey, please visit www.fairfieldme.com or email mflewelling@fairfieldme.com

The Economic and Community Development Advisory Committee is a “citizens” committee with open membership to all Fairfield residents, business owners, and educators who have a vested interest in community development. Meetings are open to the public, and the committee typically meets monthly at the Fairfield Community Center; go to Fairfield’s online calendar of events for a meeting schedule.

China Lake water quality remains consistent

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Photo courtesy of Lakes of Maine

by  Robbie Bickford,
Water Quality Manager, Kennebec Water District

In the winter of 1902-1903, an epidemic of typhoid fever in the Waterville area resulted in an estimated 371 cases of typhoid with 40 deaths. Public health experts of the time determined the cause of the typhoid fever to be the drinking water from the Messalonskee Stream being distributed by the local water company.

Disposal of raw sewerage from Oakland and parts of Waterville was continually contaminating the Messalonskee Stream with human waste. To help protect public health the Kennebec Water District (KWD) was formed in 1899 and took ownership of the local water company’s assets in 1904. Prior to taking ownership of the system assets, KWD Trustees determined that the use of Messalonskee Stream had to end. As noted in the 1906 Annual Report of the Trustees, the Trustees determined “that we ought to take no chances with the sewerage of Oakland.”

After evaluating options, China Lake was determined to be the best source of supply for KWD. A pipeline was constructed, and water began to flow from China Lake to Waterville in May 1905. Sense then KWD has been committed to protecting the water quality of China Lake.

To this day, China Lake continues to be KWD’s sole source of supply providing drinking water for over 22,000 people in five communities. KWD has worked diligently throughout the years to protect and improve the water quality in China Lake by supporting and implementing many different initiatives. The two main areas of focus on over the past year have been (1) land management of the approximately 344 acres owned by KWD surrounding the West Basin and (2) increasing the already extensive water quality sampling KWD regularly conducts.

To help ensure land owned by KWD is managed to promote the highest possible water quality, KWD contracted with Comprehensive Land Technologies, Inc. (CLT) in 2019 to develop a Forest Management Plan that assessed the overall health of the forest and provided forest management recommendations. As part of this management plan, a harvesting plan for the South Peninsula was developed in 2021 focusing on improving overall forest health by promoting an uneven-aged, mixed species forest. Due to some unexpected delays and an early Spring, the selective harvest of the South Peninsula was postponed until Winter 2022-2023. Another recommendation completed in 2022 from the forest management plan was the planting of over 6,000 seedlings within six acres of fields owned by KWD. These fields were located directly adjacent to China Lake on the North Peninsula and once established, this expanded forested buffer will help limit erosion and trap nutrients and contaminants in runoff before they reach the water.

Throughout the summers of 2021 and 2022, KWD sampled three locations (one in each Basin) every two weeks for many water quality parameters such as transparency, water temperature, dissolved oxygen, phosphorus, and algae within the water column. The results from this testing, compared to the past 10 years, indicate the water quality in China Lake remains consistent. While the data illustrates that water quality is not declining, it is also not improving appreciably. Therefore, there is a need for continued collaborative work by the users of this important resource.

KWD’s staff and Trustees remain committed to preserving and enhancing the water quality of China Lake. KWD’s work over the past year is vital to this ongoing effort. More information about KWD and its commitment to China Lake can be found at www.KennebecWater.org. Specific questions can be emailed to Robbie Bickford, KWD’s Water Quality Manager at RBickford@kennebecwater.org.

Issue for November 10, 2022

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Issue for November 10, 2022

Celebrating 34 years of local news

Three brothers complete Eagle Scout hat trick

Bryson Lee Pettengill, of Troop #479, received his Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony held on October 30, at the China Masonic Lodge. He isn’t the first in his family, however, to attain the rank of Eagle. Both of his brothers have also earned scouting’s highest honor. Aiden earned his Eagle on October 25, 2017, and Rémy, who is currently serving as Senior Patrol leader for Troop #479, earned his Eagle on August 28, 2019… by Chuck Mahaleris

Town News

Planners use bulk of meeting to discuss commercial solar development

VASSALBORO – Despite a three-item agenda plus a spill-over item from the Oct. 13 select board meeting, Vassalboro Planning Board members spent an hour and a half of their long Nov. 1 meeting discussing proposed regulations for commercial solar developments…

Select board supports broadband committee

CHINA – After a pre-meeting party in appreciation of retiring chairman Ronald Breton, China select board members settled down to deal with a long and varied Nov. 7 agenda. They unanimously endorsed a letter of support for the China Broadband Committee (CBC) application for a Maine Connectivity Authority (MCA) grant to improve broadband service in China…

Election Results

Voters approve moratorium on solar development

VASSALBORO – At the polls on Nov. 8, Vassalboro voters approved a moratorium on commercial solar development in the town, effective immediately…

Casey, Preston re-elected; Chelsey wins other race

CHINA – The results of China’s Nov. 8 local voting, as reported by Town Clerk Angela Nelson just before 11 p.m., are as follows. In local elections, Blane Casey and Janet Preston were re-elected to the select board and Brent Chesley was elected to succeed Ronald Breton. Vote totals were Casey, 1,434; Chesley, 948; and Preston, 1,124…

Thibodeau, Lawrence win council seats

FAIRFIELD – In unofficial returns submitted by Fairfield Town Clerk Christine Keller, Stephanie Thibodeau and Peter Lawrence were elected to the two open town council seats in a three-way race. Thibodeau received 1,465 votes, Lawrence 1,385 and Lawrence MacDonald 1,224…

Local happenings

Community Cupboard Food Pantry to benefit from Hannaford Bouquet Promotion

WINSLOW – Looking for an easy, effective way to support a local food pantry during these challenging economic times? For the month of November, Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry will receive a $1 donation from each “Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet” (marked by a red circle sticker) sold at the Hannaford supermarket located at 190 Kennedy Memorial Drive, JFK Plaza, in Waterville…

Carrabec High School 1st quarter honor roll

NORTH ANSON – List of honor roll students at Carrabec High School in North Anson…

TEAM PHOTO: KSW Senior PAL champions

FAIRFIELD – Team photo by Central Maine Photography…

TEAM PHOTO: Sonny’s Junior PAL champions

FAIRFIELD – Team photo by Central Maine Photography…

EVENTS: Spectrum Generations and Northern Light Health to offer flu vaccinations and COVID-19 boosters in Central Maine

CENTRAL ME – Spectrum Generations, in partnership with Northern Light Health, will offer two flu shot and vaccination clinics, at the Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold Street, Waterville, on Thursday, November 17, from 1 a.m. to 2 p.m., and at the Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road, Hallowell, on Thursday, December 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m…

EVENTS: Knox-Lincoln S&WCD announces wildflower seed fundraiser

ROCKPORT – Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is excited to announce a new fundraiser – native wildflower seeds. October is the perfect month to sow wildflower seeds for spring growth. Want to develop a big flower garden without planting and tending…

EVENTS: Lithgow Library events

AUGUSTA – Upcoming events at Lithgow Library in Augusta…

Celebrating Maine history

Click here for all of our recent stories about the local history of Maine!

Up and down the Kennebec Valley: Augusta fires & fire departments – Part 3 (new)

AUGUSTA HISTORY – After the April 12, 1861, southern attack on Fort Sumter started the Civil War, James North’s Augusta history focused on the local contribution to and effects of the war. He did not neglect other events, however, including fires and firefighting. Early on, he combined the two topics, describing the patriotic parade on Thursday, April 18, 1861, that was led by the Augusta Band, with the Pacific Fire Engine Company next in line… by Mary Grow [1886 words]

Up and down the Kennebec Valley: Augusta fires & fire departments – Part 2

AUGUSTA HISTORY – Another fire Augusta historian James North described was the one that destroyed Augusta’s bridge across the Kennebec River the night of April 2, 1827. It was spotted a little after 11 p.m. and spread so fast that the “citizens [who] rushed to the scene of conflagration with fire engine and buckets” could do nothing… by Mary Grow [1881 words]

Up and down the Kennebec Valley: Augusta fires & fire departments – Part 1

AUGUSTA HISTORY – James North’s year by year history of Augusta, published in 1870, records several fires before the 1865 disaster. The first he knew of was in 1785 (when Augusta was still the northern part of Hallowell): “Elias Craig’s Hatter’s shop” burned on Dec. 1… by Mary Grow [1736 words]

Up and down the Kennebec Valley: Waterville historic district – Part 8

WATERVILLE HISTORY – This concluding article on prominent Waterville residents features William Thomas Haines, mentioned briefly in several August and September articles and last week; Frank Redington, mentioned almost weekly; and a minister, none other than Rev. Edwin Carey Whittemore, chief editor of the 1902 Waterville centennial history. All were born in the 1850s and lived into the 20th century… by Mary Grow [1564 words]

Webber’s Pond

Webber’s Pond is a comic drawn by an anonymous central Maine resident (click thumbnail to enlarge)…

2022-’23 Real Estate Tax Due Dates

Real estate tax due dates for the towns of Albion, China, Fairfield, Oakland, Palermo, Sidney, Vassalboro, Waterville, Windsor and Winslow…

CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Cookie walk and craft fair in Vassalboro

VASSALBORO — A Cookie Walk and Craft Fair will be held at the Vassalboro United Methodist Church, on Saturday, November 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to cookies and crafts, Minestrone Soup, Corn Chowder, Chili, Pickled Beets, Zucchini Relish and Salsa will also be available to go. Come and enjoy while helping others… and many other local events!

Obituaries

WINSLOW – Ronald M. LeClair, 64, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022, following a battle with cancer. Ron was born in Waterville to Robert and Noella (Gilbert) LeClair, in August 1958, just minutes before his identical twin brother, Don… and remembering 10 others.

Town Line Original Columnists

Roland D. HalleeSCORES & OUTDOORS

by Roland D. Hallee | While preparing breakfast last Saturday, I glanced out the kitchen window towards my recently cleaned up garden plot. As I looked around I noticed some movement, and commented to my wife: “I think I have a title for a new country song, ‘There’s a squirrel in the compost pile’”…

MY POINT OF VIEW

by Gary Kennedy | So here we are with another year passing us by and searching for meaning. We veterans know who, what and why we are considered veterans. In general, those who have served in the U.S. Military are veterans. However, title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations defines a veteran as “a person who served in the active military, army, navy, or air service and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable”…

Peter CatesREVIEW POTPOURRI

by Peter Cates | I own a ten inch 78 (Dootone 348) containing two songs performed by the doo wop vocal group, the Penguins – Hey Senorita and Earth Angel. It was released in late 1954 and, in early 1955 in an ironic twist of commercial fate, side one’s Senorita, even though pleasant enough, would be ignored by disc jockeys in favor of Earth Angel soaring to #1 on the rhythm and blues charts for three weeks with 4 million copies sold by 1966 and very musically deserving of its success…

FINANCIAL FOCUS

by Sasha Fitzpatrick | One of the rewards for working over several decades is the ability to contribute to tax-advantaged retirement accounts, which can help provide needed income for you when you do retire. As the years went by, you may well have accumulated several retirement accounts, such as IRAs and 401(k)s or similar employer-sponsored plans. But you might find it advantageous to consolidate these accounts with a single provider…

LIFE ON THE PLAINS

by Roland D. Hallee | The final installation of our photo essay of oldtime Water Street in Waterville…

FOR YOUR HEALTH

(NAPSI) | Have you heard the saying, “Movement is medicine?” Countless studies have shown that physical activity can help reduce the risks of serious health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, back and neck pain, some types of cancer, and even falls…

GROWING YOUR BUSINESS

by Dan Beaulieu | No Job too small. Even if you are technically now a “skilled laborer” you can offer your services and grow your business right now… Without any special tools, equipment, or skills. You just have to know how to work hard and let people know you are available…

FOR YOUR HEALTH: Three Ways A Medicare Advantage Fitness Plan Could Help Reduce Your Health Risks

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Senior Couple in the Gym

(NAPSI)—Have you heard the saying, “Movement is medicine?” Countless studies have shown that physical activity can help reduce the risks of serious health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, back and neck pain, some types of cancer, and even falls. That’s why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults aged 65 and older participate in 150 minutes of physical activity a week. This includes aerobic, strength, and balance activities.

If you’re already engaging in a vigorous walk each day, or playing golf or pickleball, good for you! But what else could you do to enhance your strength, balance, and cardiovascular health? Many health plans, including Medicare Advantage plans, offer exceptional fitness programs that provide low-cost or no-cost benefits to help you meet these physical activity recommendations and stay healthy. Here are three benefits that Medicare Advantage fitness programs may offer to help improve your fitness:

1)Low-cost or No-cost Gym Memberships. Many Medicare Advantage plans offer fitness programs that give members access to gyms, YMCAs, recreation centers, and boutique studios for no cost or a very low cost. These fitness centers offer a variety of workout opportunities, such as free weights, weight machines, workout classes, swimming pools, and other amenities to help members achieve their fitness goals. The Silver&Fit® Healthy Aging and Exercise Program is one example that provides access to 15,000+ standard and 5,000+ premium gyms, including national name-brand chains, YMCAs, and boutique fitness studios. Besides offering a variety of options for getting fit, a fitness center can provide a social outlet for members who want to connect to others in their community.

2)Access to On-demand Video Workout Classes. Going to the gym can be a daunting task if there’s no gym close by, if the weather is bad, or you don’t have transportation. Fortunately, some Medicare Advantage fitness programs include access to on-demand workout videos you can do right from home! It’s easy to start, maintain, or increase your workout regimen when you have a library of cardio, strength, dance, yoga, Pilates, meditation, and cycling classes to choose from. It’s not unusual for such programs, like the Silver&Fit® Healthy Aging and Exercise Program, to offer thousands of video class options and even offer free online classes via social media. 

3)Health and Fitness Coaching. Setting and maintaining your health goals is one way to avoid becoming a couch potato. Stay engaged in your well-being journey by connecting with a personal health coach through a Medicare Advantage fitness program. Whether you’d like to increase your activity level, reduce stress, improve your eating habits, enhance your sleep quality, or just feel better every day, a health coach can give you the boost you need via phone, video, or chat sessions. For those who are looking for extra assistance with their fitness, programs including the Silver&Fit® Healthy Aging and Exercise Program offer a “Get Started” exercise plan, designed to help you begin a goal-based fitness routine. 

A recent 2022 poll showed that nearly half of all eligible Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. It’s no wonder when you consider the many well-being benefits offered to members. The fitness programs and resources described above can help you create a personalized fitness routine so you can reduce your health risks and continue to live your best life.  

Always remember to consult with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine and to discuss what types of exercises are safest for you.

EVENTS: Lithgow Library events

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photo: Friends of Lithgow Public Library

Nanowrimo Writing Sprints

Every Wed. in Nov. from 4 – 5 p.m.

National Novel Writing Month

We’ll be doing a series of word sprints, and providing writing prompts to help you combat that pesky writer’s block.

Lithgow Book Club

The Travelling Cat Chronicles
by Hiro Arikawa

Wed., Dec. 14, 6:30 p.m.

Teen Movie Night

Wed., Nov. 30, 4 p.m.

Unchartered

Discover ancient catacombs and solve difficult puzzles while embarking on a journey to uncover the location of a 500-year-old lost treasure.

LIFE ON THE PLAINS: Final pictorial walk along Water St.

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Picher’s Furniture Store, at 88-90 Water St. The building is no longer there. It was located across from Gold St. intersection.

by Roland D. Hallee
Photos courtesy of E. Roger Hallee

A market at 162 Water St.

Behind the market, at 162-1/2 Water St., is what appears to be a tavern.

At 188 Water St., there appears
to be another tavern.

REVIEW POTPOURRI – Music: The Penguins; Writer: Alfred Kazin; TV Show: Dragnet

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The Penguins

Peter Catesby Peter Cates

The Penguins

I own a ten inch 78 (Dootone 348) containing two songs performed by the doo wop vocal group, the Penguins – Hey Senorita and Earth Angel. It was released in late 1954 and, in early 1955 in an ironic twist of commercial fate, side one’s Senorita, even though pleasant enough, would be ignored by disc jockeys in favor of Earth Angel soaring to #1 on the rhythm and blues charts for three weeks with 4 million copies sold by 1966 and very musically deserving of its success.

At the beginning, the group consisted of the following singers:

Lead tenor Cleveland Duncan (1935-2012), Curtis Williamson (1934-1979), Dexter Tisby (1935-2019), Bruce Tate (1937-1973), vocalist Williams, Gaynel Hodge and the late, great singer Jessie Belvin, who died very young, shared credit in the writing of Earth Angel.

In 1958, the group signed a contract with Mercury Records where the musically similar Platters would score even greater success while the Penguins own sales were already waning.

In 1955, an all white group, the Crewcuts, recorded their own version for Mercury, scored an even greater success on the pop charts and began their own rise to fame.

Alfred Kazin

Alfred Kazin

Alfred Kazin (1915-1998) stated in his Journals on March 22, 1960, a pre-requisite for truly worthwhile writing:

“Without some kind of innocence, no writing is possible. One must give oneself to the world, uncomplainingly, no matter what….”

Interesting­ly, he complained constantly in these Journals, but still remains one of a handful of writers, most of whose books I have read. One gentleman who knew him commented to me back in the 1980s that “Alfred is not a nice man.”

On the other hand, Southern writer Flannery O’Connor (1925-1964) invited a friend to lunch at her Milledgeville, Georgia, farmhouse and informed her that “Alfred Kazin would be joining them and that he was a sweetie.”

Dragnet

Jack Webb

Lee Marvin

One of the most underrated examples of early 1950s film noir suspense black and white entertainment are the episodes of Dragnet. One had Lee Marvin portraying a serial killer who’s also a vegetarian and takes Jack Webb’s Joe Friday and his partner to dinner at a then-existing restaurant in Los Ange­les.

However Marvin’s character, portrayed with precision-honed calm and based on an actual individual, would still be sentenced to the gas chamber which was a frequent punishment for murderers in the California of that decade.

 

 

 

LEGAL NOTICES for Thursday, November 10, 2022

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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 November 10, 2022. If you are a creditor of an estate listed below, you must present your claim within four months of the first publication date of this Notice to Creditors by filing a written statement of your claim on a proper form with the Register of Probate of this Court or by delivering or mailing to the Personal Representative listed below at the address published by his name, a written statement of the claim indicating the basis therefore, the name and address of the claimant and the amount claimed or in such other manner as the law may provide. See 18-C M.R.S.A. §3-80.

2022-363 – Estate of ARLINE B. JULIA, late of Fairfield, Me deceased. John B. Julia, 815 Ridge Terrace, Evanston, IL 60201 appointed Personal Representative.

2022-365 – Estate of JAMES HERBERT SQUIRES, late of Canaan, Me deceased. Doris P. Evers, 25 Hoxie Road, Canaan, Me 02924 appointed Personal Representative.

2022-366 – Estate of VIRGINIA L. INMAN, late of St. Albans, Me deceased. Karyn N. Cray, 16 Main Street, St. Albans, Me 04971 appointed Personal Representative.

2022-367 – Estate of GARY W. MOEN, late of Hartland, Me deceased. Gus Moen, 279 Middle Road, Fairfield, Maine 04937 appointed Personal Representative.

2022-368 – Estate of CLYDE A. LIBBY, JR., late of Madison, Me deceased. Rhonda M. York, 56 Harveys Park, Skowhegan, Me 04976 appointed Personal Representative.

2022-369 – Estate of DEBORAH A. POULIN, late of Fairfield, Me deceased. Matthew E. Poulin, 42 Edgemont Ave., Waterville, Me 04901 appointed Personal Representative.

2022-370 – Estate of LINWOOD EARL BOWLEY, late of Madison, Me deceased. Joseph E. Ramsdell, Jr., 40 Ramsdell Road, Canaan, Me 04924 appointed Personal Representative.

2022-375 – Estate of JUNE B. PLUMMER, late of Skowhegan, Me deceased. Leonard A. Lawson, 898 Prescott Road, Manchester, Me 04351 appointed Personal Representative.

2022-376 – Estate of CONSTANCE J. HAIGIS, late of Athens, Me deceased. Elizabeth Ann Reffner, PO Box 814, Jackman, Me 04945 appointed Personal Representative.

2022-377 – Estate of RICHARD LAUGHTON MAGOON, late of North Anson, Me deceased. Valeria M. Herbert, 5 Mouradian Way, Ellsworth, Me 04605 appointed Personal Representative.

2022-378 – Estate of DIANNE M. GOODWIN, late of Palmyra, Me deceased. Chester G. Morse, Jr., PO Box 101 St. Albans, Me 04971 appointed Personal Representative.

2022-379 – Estate of LEON VIRGIL HILTON, late of Solon, Me deceased. Charles D. Hilton 11354 Zola Ave., Port Charlotte, FL 33981 and Terry E. Hilton, 89 French Hill Road, Solon, Me 04979 appointed Co-Personal Representatives.

2022-380 – Estate of BONITA M. LATHAM, late of Anson, Me deceased. Ernest W. Hilton, PO Box 162, Madison, Me 03950 appointed Personal Representative.

2022-382 – Estate of BLANCHARD HUPPER, late of Anson, Me deceased. David P. Hupper, 80 Fletcher Road, Anson, Me 04911 appointed Personal Representative.

2022-387 – Estate of ORLENE BEANE, late of Bingham, Me deceased. Bruce Beane, PO Box 684, Bingham, Me 04920 appointed Personal Representative.

2022-390 – Estate of JOHN BROOKS, late of Hartland, Me deceased. Bonnie Smart, 230 Commercial Street, Hartland, Me 04943 appointed Personal Representative.

2022-391 – Estate of MARIE E. BERNATCHE, late of Madison, Me deceased. Brian J. Bernatche, 18 Pearl Drive, East Baldwin, Maine 04024 appointed Personal Representative.

2022-392 – Estate of ONALEE D. RANCOURT, late of Skowhegan, Me deceased. Brooke Knox, 60 Winter Street, Skowhegan, Maine 04976 appointed Personal Representative.

2022-395 – Estate of PATRICK H. SHERWOOD, JR., late of Starks, Me deceased. Patrick H. Sherwood, III, 28100 318 Drive S.E., Ravensdale, WA 98051 appointed Personal Representative.

2022-397 – Estate of JAMES ROBERT DOYLE, III. late of No. Anson, Me deceased. Blake A. Doyle, 352 River Road, No. Anson, ME 04958 appointed Personal Representative.

2022-399 – Estate of NORMAN L. POOLER, late of Moscow, Me deceased. Joseph A. Pooler, 125 Carter Road, Moscow, Maine 04920 appointed Personal Representative.

2022-400 – Estate of JOHN H. STEEVES, late of Skowhegan, Me deceased. Eva M. Steeves, 279 Back Road, Skowhegan, Me 04976 appointed Personal Representative.

To be published on November 10 & 17, 2022.

Dated November 7, 2022
/s/Victoria Hatch,
Register of Probate
(11/17)

STATE OF MAINE
PROBATE COURT
41 COURT ST.
SOMERSET, ss
SKOWHEGAN, ME

PROBATE NOTICES

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE ESTATES LISTED BELOW

Notice is hereby given by the respective petitioners that they have filed petitions for appointment of personal representatives in the following estates or change of name. These matters will be heard at 10 a.m. or as soon thereafter as they may be on November 30, 2022. The requested appointments or name changes may be made on or after the hearing date if no sufficient objection be heard. This notice complies with the requirements of 18-C MRSA §3-403 and Probate Rule 4.

2022-353 – Estate of CAITLIN MARIE CRAWFORD. Petition for Change of Name (Adult) filed by Caitlin Marie Crawford, 20 School Street, New Portland, Me 04961 requesting her mane be changed to Caitlin Marie Mclaughlin for reasons set forth therein.

2022-383 – Estate of RYAN MICHAEL MCKECHNIE. Petition for Change of Name (Adult) filed by Ryan Michael McKechnie, 14 Oak Street, Skowhegan, Me 04976 requesting his name be changed to Jessanda Michelle McKechnie for reasons set forth therein.

2022-327 – Estate of COLIN PETER CARROLL. Petition for Change of Name (Adult) filed by Colin Peter Carroll, 121 North Road, Athens, Me 04912 requesting his name be changed to Yahew Allah Ko Hara Lan for reasons set forth therein.

Dated: November 7, 2022 /s/ Victoria Hatch,
Register of Probate
(11/17)

PROBATE COURT
SOMERSET, SS

NOTICE TO HEIRS

Estate of NORMAN L. POOLER
DOCKET NO. 2022-399

It appearing that the following heir of NORMAN L. POOLER, as listed in an Application for Informal Probate of a Will and Appointment of Personal Representative is of unknown names and addresses:

DEBRA MCNINCH

THEREFORE, notice is hereby given as heir of the above-named estate pursuant to Maine Rules of Probate Procedure Rule 4(d) (1) (a), and Rule 4 (e) (a).

This notice shall be published once a week for two successive weeks in the Town Line with the first publication to be November 10, 2022.

The name and address of the Personal Representative is Joseph A. Pooler, 125 Carter Road, Moscow, Maine 04920

Dated: November 7, 2022

/s/ Victoria M. Hatch,
Register of Probate
(11/17)

Carrabec High School 1st quarter honor roll (2022)

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Carrabec High School

Grade 12: High honors: Jessica Benedict, Luke Carey, Joel Gehrke, Mliss Hem, Caitlyn Oliver and Conner Peabody; honors:  Zebadiah Burnham, Laci Dickey, Lindsay Hamilton, Robert Lindblom, Jr., Gabriella Manzer, Hunter Sousa, Faith Willette, Joshua Wilson and Josiah Wyman.

Grade 11: High honors:  Kolby Carpenter, Jayden Cates, Devyn DeLeonardis, Cooper Dellarma, Molly Hay and Dillon Nelson; honors: Jana Alfoudari, Hunter Bragg, Riley Crocker, Trevor Donahue, Sascha Evans, Jersey Flanders, Nevaeh Holmes, Daisy Page, Daniel Paine, Navada Sayles, Alyssa Schinzel, Hailey Wyman.

Grade 10: High honors:  Kobi Jennings, Haley McFadyen, Machaon Pierce, Desmond Robinson and Lillian Cooley; honors: Jeremy Barcelos, Logan Caldwell, Kallie Ebneter, Thomas Ingersoll, Dayna Jean Labonte, Seamus Miller, Seth Price, Gerald Rollins, Josephine Scheve, Ian Smith, Brooks Sousa, Ciarrah Whittemore.

Grade 9: High honors:  William Rogers; honors: Karen Baker, Kaileigh Burnham, Emma Campbell, Zachary Davis, Colburn-James Dube, Patricia Hale, Alecxander Leeman, Sierra-Lynn Patenaude, Macie Plourde, Thomas Roderick, Jr. and Hickory Smith.