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The Town Line community newspaper
P.O. Box 89
575 Lakeview Drive (next to the China Town Office)
So. China, ME 04358-0089
Tel (207) 445-2234
Email: townline@townline.org
website: https://townline.org
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ALBION: Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry is now open at 123 Benton Road. The hours are 9-11 a.m. on the first and third Thurs. of the month. Albion residents only.
CHINA: The China Community Food Pantry, 1320 Lakeview Dr., China, is open Friday and Saturday, from noon to 1 p.m. for residents of China. (No longer accepts clothing or books. Those items can be dropped off at the Free for the Taking building at the China transfer station if you are a resident.)
CHELSEA: Chelsea Food Bank, every Mon. 2 – 4 p.m., Wed., 10:30 a.m. – noon. at
5 Glenridge Dr., Augusta.
CORNVILLE/ATHENS: second Sat. of month, 493 West Ridge Rd.
FAIRFIELD: Fairfield Interfaith Food Pantry, 23 Lawrence Ave. Open first and third Thurs., each month.9 a.m. – noon. FMI 509-9972.
HARMONY: Harmony Cares, 20 Main St. Open monthly, first and third Sat., 9 – 11 a.m., and following Mondays, 5 – 7 p.m. Available for emergency distribution at any time. 249-1676 or 683-2177.
JEFFERSON: Jefferson Area Community Food Pantry, serving Jefferson and Somerville, at St. Giles Episcopal Church, 72 Gardiner Rd. (Rte. 126, Jefferson). Open second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. FMI: 315-1134.
MADISON: People Who Care, 23 Locust St., (basement of the former Old Point Ave. School), every Wed., 9 a.m. – noon. Open to all eligible residents of Madison, Anson, North Anson, Embden and New Portland. Bring proof of income and physical address.
OAKLAND: Oakland Soup and Sandwich, United Baptist Church, 47 Church St., open every Thursday from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
PALERMO: Palermo Food Pantry, located at the Palermo Community Center, on Turner Ridge Rd. Serving Palermo residents every Tuesday, 11 a.m. to noon. FMI: 993-2225.
SIDNEY: Sidney Community Food Pantry, 2022 West River Rd., (next to Second Baptist Church), serving residents of Sidney. Open the second & fourth Wednesday of every month, 9 a.m. – noon and 4:30 – 6 p.m. .FMI: 207-805-6362.
SKOWHEGAN: Skowhegan Food Cupboard, Cariani St., behind Gifford’s, 10-11 a.m., Mon., Wed., Fri., each week except on holiday. 474-9249.
SKOWHEGAN: Trinity Free Church, 12 McClellan St., Mon., Wed., Fri., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
SOLON: Solon Food Cupboard, old Methodist Church, open 2nd and 4th Thurs. & Fri. of month, 9 – 11 a.m. and 1 – 2:45 p.m.
SOMERVILLE: Pop-up food pantry on Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 9 – 10:30 a.m. at the Baptist Church off Route 17.
UNITY: Third Sat. of each month, 6 – 7:30 a.m., at 108 Depot St. (old firehouse).
VASSALBORO: The Vassalboro Food Station Pantry on Rte. 32 is open on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon for all eligible residents of Vassalboro.
WINDSOR: First and third Wed. of each month, 6 – 8 p.m., at the new food bank at Windsor Town Hall parking lot.
WINSLOW: St. John Food Pantry, 26 Monument St. Third Wednesday of every month. Open 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Open to all, bring proof of physical address. FMI: Corpus Christi Parish, 872-2281.
WINSLOW: Community Cupboard, Winslow Congregational Church, 12 Lithgow Street, second and fourth Thursday each month from 12-3 p.m., and then again from 5-7 p.m.
EMBDEN: Embden Community Center Thrift Store, Wed., Fri., or Sat., 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. FMI: 566-7302.
MADISON: Nonprofit St. Sebastian Thrift Shop, 16 Pleasant St., Madison. Non-denominational. Open Thurs.., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Sat., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
OAKLAND: Gently used clothing, 2nd & 3rd Thursday, 1 – 3 p.m., Oakland-Sidney Methodist Church, 20 West School St.
PALERMO: Exchange Shop, a free clothing outlet open to the public, Sat., 9 – 11 a.m., at Palermo Christian Church, 322 Branch Mills Rd. FMI: 993-2636.
SKOWHEGAN: Food Co-op. FMI: Neighbor Helping Neighbor 474-3700, Evergreen Wilderness Chapel 643-2636. Order now for next delivery.
SKOWHEGAN: Trinity E Free Church, 12 McClellan St., men’s homeless shelter and emergency shelter for families, women and children. FMI: 474-8833.
SOLON: Nonprofit Solon Thrift Shop, Methodist Church, Pleasant St. Open Tues. – Sat., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
UNITY: Good Steward Thrift Shop, corner of Main and Depot streets. Sat., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Town Line is a nonprofit community newspaper located in South China covering more than 20 towns across central Maine.
The Town Line, Inc. is governed by a volunteer board of directors and staffed by a managing editor, bookkeeper and advertising manager. Numerous volunteers, who are always needed, also contribute to the weekly operation of the newspaper.
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The Town Line Community Newspaper
P.O. Box 89
575 Lakeview Drive (next to the China Town Office)
So. China, ME 04358-0089
Tel (207) 445-2234
Email: townline@townline.org
website: www.townline.org
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STATE OF MAINE
PROBATE COURT
Court St., Skowhegan, ME
Somerset, SS
Location of Court
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 is April 21, 2016.
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-A MRSA 3-804.
2016-024 – Estate of RUTH M. FREDERICK, late of Norridgewock, Me. Anthony Frederick, 28 Pleasant Hill Dr., Norridgewock, Me 04957 and Mark Frederick, 50 Palmer Road, Skowhegan, Me 04976 appointed Co-Personal Representatives.
2016-087 – Estate of CLIFFORD E. MACKAY, late of Harmony, Me deceased. Cindy E. Strouse, 70 Ham Hill Road, Cambridge, Me 04923 appointed Personal Representative.
2016-088 – Estate of LORRINA MARIE HUTCHINS, late of Bingham, Me deceased. Gloria J. Collins, 229 Stream Road, Moscow, Me 04920 appointed Personal Representative.
2016-089 – Estate of MARY I. CROSS, late of Embden, Me deceased. Roberta J. Tibbetts, 8 Thrushwood Park, Waterville, Maine 04901 appointed Personal Representative.
2016-090 – Estate of NORMAN ROSS PAGE, late of Canaan, Me deceased. Mary J. Page, 100 Salisbury Road, Canaan, Me 04924 appointed Personal Representative.
2016-091 – Estate of JOAN A. CLARKIN, late of Madison, Me deceased. Donna Landry, 27 Harlow Hill Road, Mexico, Me 04257 appointed Personal Representative.
2016-097 – Estate of WINONA PEARL BUSSELL, late of Harmony, Me deceased. Dale E. Bussell, 117 Trafton Road, Harmony, Me 04942 and Wanda K. Gould, 268 Athens Road, Harmony, Me 04942 appointed Co-Personal Representatives.
2016-098 – Estate of SALLY ANN PARKS, late of Fairfield, Me deceased. Kent D. Stewart, 642 Route 133, Winthrop, Me 04364 appointed Personal Representative.
2016-100 – Estate of ARLENE M. HART, late of Norridgewock, Me deceased. Allan N. Hart, 110 Pinnacle Road, Canaan, Me 04924 appointed Personal Representative.
2016-104 – Estate of CYNTHIA M. STEELE, late of Solon, Me deceased. Roderick Steele, PO Box 242, Solon, Me 04979 appointed Personal Representative.
2016-108 – Estate of CATHERINE LENORE KETCHUM, late of Cornville, Me deceased. Virginia L. White, 19 Charles Street, Hampden, Me 04444 AND Kimberly J. Holmes, 27 Waterville Road, Apt. #9, Skowhegan, Me 04976 appointed Co-Personal Representatives.
2016-110 – Estate of FRANK E. TRIPP, late of Madison, Me deceased. Allison Marcoux, 281 Preble Ave., Madison, Me 04950 and Nicole Richardson, 55 Laney Road, Madison, Me 04950 appointed Co-Personal Representatives.
2016-111 – Estate of DOUGLAS W. HOSKINS, late of Madison, Me deceased. Stephanie S. Fortin, 52 Smith Road, Anson, Maine 04911 and Kimberley J. Huggins, P.O. Box 431, Norridgewock, Maine 04957 appointed Co-Personal Representatives.
2016-114 – Estate of KENNETH DEAN DUPLISEA, late of Palmyra, Me deceased. Brian Dean Duplisea, 62 High Street, Newport, Me 04953 appointed Personal Representative.
2016-117 – Estate of FREDERICK HENRY WINCHESTER, JR., late of Skowhegan, Me deceased. Trina Adams, 39 Kinsman Road, Cornville, Me 04976 appointed Personal Representative.
2016-119 – Estate of ROLAND CONSTABLE, late of Fairfield, Me deceased. Rosemary Pillsbury, PO Box 83, Unity, Me 04988 appointed Personal Representative.
2016-121 – Estate of CHARLES A. ROBBINS, JR., late of Skowhegan, Me deceased. Traci Elizabeth Robbins, 10 Waye Street, Skowhegan, Me 04976 appointed Personal Representative.
To be published on April 21 & April 28, 2016.
Dated: April 15, 2016
/s/ Victoria Hatch,
Register of Probate
(4/28)
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. These matters will be heard at 9 a.m. or as soon thereafter as they may be, on May 4, 2016. The requested appointments may be made on or after the hearing date if no sufficient objection be heard. This notice complies with the requirements of 18-A MRSA §3-403 and Probate Rule 4.
2016-092 – Estate of ANTHONY DOUGLAS WALLACE. Petition for Change of Name (Adult) filed by Anthony Douglas Wallace, 24 Elm Street, Fairfield, Me 04937 requesting his name be changed to Anthony Douglas Roman for reasons set forth therein.
2015-233-1 – Estate of TACOMA THOMPSON. Petition for Termination of Guardianship filed by Megan Ellis, 635 White School House Road, Madison, Me 04950.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This notice is especially directed to James King, father of minor who is of address unknown.
2016-094 – Estate of TRACEY ANN ROBERTSON. Petition for Change of Name (Adult) filed by Tracey Ann Robertson, PO Box 73, Canaan, Me 04924 requesting her name be changed to Tracey Ann Webb for reasons set forth therein.
2016-101 – Estate of PARKER LEE PELLETIER. Petition for Change of Name (Minor) filed by Kahleena L. Gogan, 96 Back Road, Fairfield, Me 04937 and Taylor Pelletier, 4 Fairview Ave., Apt #1, Skowhegan, Me 04976 requesting minor’s name be changed to Parker Adam Pelletier for reasons set forth therein.
2016-105 – Estate of TRACY A. CHESSER, adult of Norridgewock, Me. Petition for Change of Name (Adult) filed by Tracy Ann Hussey Chesser of 46 Father Rasle Road, Norridgewock, Me 04957 requesting her name be changed to Tracy Ann Hussey for reasons set forth therein.
2016-106 – Estate of ANNE TERESA RIDRIGUE, adult of Shawmut, Me. Petition for Change of Name (Adult) filed by Anne Teresa Rodrigue, PO Box 231, Shawmut, Me 04975 requesting her name be changed to Anne Teresa Frantz for reasons set forth therein.
2016-112 – Estate of MARIE MENCHACA. Petition for Change of Name (Adult) filed by Marie Menchaca of 164 Lancey Street, Pittsfield, Me 04967 requesting her name be changed to Marie Manning for reasons set forth therein.
2016-113 – Estate of STANISLAVA DIMITROVA STANKOVA, adult of West Forks, Me. Petition for Change of Name (Adult) filed by Stanislava Dimitrova Stankova of PO Box 125, West Forks, Me 04985 requesting her name be changed to Stanislava Dimitrova Hewke for reasons set forth therein.
2016-115 – Estate of ISAAC MICHAEL CHARLES GREENLEAF. Petition for Change of Name (Minor) filed by Rebecca Greenleaf and Alex Brickett, 10 Carrabbassett Dr., Canaan, Me 04924 requesting minor’s name be changed to Isaac James Charles Brickett for reasons set forth therein.
2016-123 – Estate of AUDREY JANE WITTKOFSKE. Petition for Change of Name (Adult) filed by Audrey Jane Wittkofske, 7 Keyes Street, Fairfield, Me 04937 requesting her name be changed to Audrey Jane Everlith for reasons set forth therein.
Dated: April 15, 2016
/s/ Victoria M. Hatch
Register of Probate
(4/28)
The Waterville Area Soup Kitchen will be holding its first fundraiser on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Elks Club, on Industrial Street, in Waterville. The event is a tropical themed winter getaway. The doors will open at 5 p.m.
The soup kitchen is open five days a week. A light breakfast is provided in the morning and a hot lunch at noon time.
In 2024, the soup kitchen served over 80,000 meals.
The evening will include door prizes, appetizers and a cash bar, entertainment, 50/50 drawing and live and silent auction.
For more information, and ticket information, email Info@WatervilleAreaSoupKitchen.org.
A baked bean supper will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., at the Starks Community Center, 57 Anson Road, in Starks. This event is hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #39, Madison. Meal will consist of three types of baked beans, hot dogs, cole slaw, biscuits, beverages, and apple crisp. Adults $10; Children under the age of 10 – $5. Proceeds to benefit the American Legion Post #39, Madison Building Fund. FMI: contact Diane P. at 207-314-5135.
St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for tenors and basses as they begin preparing for May 17 and 18 concerts. Sopranos and altos may join the waiting list. The concerts will feature Kodály Missa Brevis, Britten Rejoice in the Lamb, and a potpourri of other works, old and new. To schedule an audition, email audition@ceciliachoir.org.
Singers wishing to audition should have good vocal control, and sopranos and altos should be able to sing without vibrato. The ability to read music is preferred, but those who cannot read may participate by spending extra time learning the music at home with the aid of provided practice materials.
Rehearsals resume on January 15, and are Wednesday evenings 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at St. Andrew’s Church, on Glidden Street, in Newcastle. For more information about the Choir, please visit facebook.com/stceciliachamberchoir and ceciliachoir.org.
Sheepscot Chorus invites you to sing Bob Chilcott’s A Little Jazz Mass, and arrangements of folk songs by Vaughan Williams, Holst, Grainger, and others. A Little Jazz Mass is an innovative choral work that blends traditional liturgical text with the rhythmic and harmonic flavors of jazz. It is one of Chilcott’s most celebrated and popular choral works, and has received many performances across the world, including at St Paul’s Cathedral, London.
The chorus resumes rehearsals on Tuesday, January 14, at 7 p.m., at the First Congregational Church, in Wiscasset, next to the Wiscasset District Court. Rehearsals will continue on Tuesdays in preparation for the concerts on April 12 and 13. No audition is required.
To register, simply come to a Tuesday rehearsal. For more information, send a message to info@sheepscotvalleychorus.org, or visit facebook.com/sheepscotchorus and sheepscotvalleychorus.org.
CHINA – Senior Day is held every Wednesday, from 10 a.m. – noon, in the portable building at the China Town Office. Residents of other area towns are welcome to join in the fun and camaraderie.
SOUTH CHINA – American Legion Boynton/Webber Post #179, in South China, meeting every third Tuesday, at 5:30 p.m., at the South China hall. FMI call or text Neil at 462-4321.
Homemade breakfast every second Saturday from 8 – 10:30 a.m., at South China Community Church, 246 Village St., South China. Eggs, bacon, pancakes with Maine maple syrup, biscuits and sausage gravy, muffins and pastries, fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee/tea. $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12. Take-out available.
VASSALBORO – The Vassalboro Recreation Department hosts Senior Cribbage every Wednesday, from 1 – 3 p.m., in the town office board room. Anyone who wants to play is invited. Coffee and snacks provided. FMI, khatch@vassalboro.net.
VASSALBORO – Welcome to all and come join us when we serve Senior Luncheons on the second Wednesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. This event is sponsored by the Vassalboro Recreation Department and held at the Vassalboro United Methodist Church, at 614 Main Street, in Vassalboro. Soups, salads, rolls, and desserts will be served. Some menu changes may take place from time to time to whet your appetites. Come join friends and make new ones. Donations are appreciated. See you soon and hopefully every second Wednesday thereafter.
VASSALBORO – The Vassalboro United Methodist Church, located at 614 Main Street, Vassalboro, will hold public suppers every third Saturday through October from 4:30 to 6 p.m., for a monthly sit-down meal. They will be serving baked beans, hot dogs, rolls, chop suey or spaghetti, macaroni & cheese, a few casseroles, pies and possibly other sweet goodies for dessert. All for $10. Bring a friend and make new ones while you fill your tummies.
OAKLAND – American Legion Post #51, Oakland meetings, American Legion Post #51, every fourth Monday, 6 p.m.
Auxiliary every first Monday, 6 p.m.
Riders, second Monday, 6 p.m.
SAL every third Monday, 7 p.m.
All members are encouraged to attend.
The Central Maine Square Dance Club, of Watervillle, hold lessons on Tuesdays, at the George Mitchell School, on Dutton St., in Waterville. Also, the Ridge Ramblers, of St. Albans, hold their lessons Wednesdays, at the Jonathan Bowman Center, on Hartland Ave., in St. Albans.
The lessons will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m., each night at a cost of $5 per person, per lesson.
The classes are structured for the very beginner and those who have danced before and want to return to this popular activity. Presented in a relaxed, easy setting with an emphasis on learning and having fun. For more information on either class call Bob Brown @ 447-0094.
The Liberty Library hosts Cribbage every Monday, at 1 p.m., at the library, located at 59 Main St. Anyone who wants to play is invited. Bring your board and cards if you have them.
The Liberty Library hosts Scrabble every Thursday at 4 p.m. Anyone who wants to play is invited. Bring your board if you have one.
MADISON – Madison American Legion Bingo will be held every Sunday in the lower level of Somerset Abby, 98 Main Street, Madison. Entrance is the lower door facing Main Street. Doors open at noon, games start at 2 p.m. Kitchen will be open. No outside food or drinks are allowed. FMI: call Gina at 696-4946.
Cribbage Partners, in Madison, hosted by Madison American Legion Post #39, is now held on Wednesdays, at 6:30 p.m., at Madison VFW, 58 Preble Avenue, Madison: $7 to play, payout to the top three players and high hand, 50/50 raffle. FMI: call Barbara at 207-578-0261.
Cornhole tournaments, hosted by Madison American Legion Post #39, take place every Tuesday, at Somerset Abby, 98 Main St., Madison. Sign up at 6:30 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. $10 per person, 100 percent payout. Bags are available or bring your own. Airmail raffle every week. FMI: call Mark at 207-431-4663.
WATERVILLE – Bourque-Lanigan American Legion Post #5, Waterville, meets monthly on the second Monday of each month at 5 p.m., at 120 Drummond Ave., Waterville. All veterans are welcome to attend the meetings.
A Selection of Very Local Images, photographs by David Spahr, will be on exhibit September through October, at the Gibbs Libary, located at 40 Old Union Rd., in Washington Village. Hours are Monday 4 – 7 p.m., Tues., 9 a.m. – noon, and 4 – 7 p.m., Wed., 3 – 6 p.m., Thurs. and Sat., 9 a.m. – noon.
CHELSEA – The Chelsea Age Friendly meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Chelsea Town Office.
UNITY – Unity Area Parkinson’s Support Group for Parkinson’s Patients and Caregivers, meets the third Monday of the month from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., on ZOOM November through February; and March through October, at Unity Community Center, 32 School Street, Unity. Come for information, support, encouragement, and helpful tips on living with Parkinson’s disease. Free and informal. For more information, call Eleanor at 948-2437 or email: dogisland52@gmail.com.
Maine-ly Harmony is a women’s a capella chorus singing in the barbershop style. If you love to sing, they’d love to share their voices with you each Wednesday, at the Randolph Methodist Church, 16 Asbury St., Randolph, from 6:30-9 p.m. Contact: becombs@comcast.net.
Lithgow Library is located at 45 Winthrop Street, in Augusta. For more information, please call the library at (207) 626-2415 or visit our website at www.lithgowlibrary.org.
AUGUSTA – Enjoy a fun time with other local cribbage players at the Lithgow Library, in the Board Room, every Friday from 1 – 4 p.m. This program is free, and players of all ages and abilities are welcome. Boards, pegs and cards are provided.
JEFFERSON: Jefferson Food Pantry to hold two food distributions a month; second & fourth Wed., 4 – 5:30 p.m., St. Giles Episcopal Church, 72 Gardiner Rd. (Rte. 126), for Jefferson and Somerville residents. FMI: Richard St. Amand, 485-6950. Monetary donations accepted, PO Box 34, Jefferson, ME 04348.
WATERVILLE: Winter session, Square dancing for beginners, Tues., 6:30 – 8 p.m., Waterville Junior High, Rte. 104 (West River Rd.). FMI: Call Bob 447-0094 or Cindy 631-8816.
GARDINER: Gardiner Lions Club, every Wed., 25 Lions Ave. Doors open 4 p.m., games begin 6:30 p.m. Kitchen on site for snacks and lunch.
FAIRFIELD CENTER: Seniors group meets third Fri. of the month for potluck lunch 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bring a dish, the lunch is free. Occasional guest speakers, music, and games. FMI: Becky 465-9291 or Sabrina 238-6170. Open to all seniors and volunteers.
AUGUSTA: Cushnoc Seniors welcome all 55 or older to weekly meeting, St. Augustine Church Hall, Washington St. Doors open 10:30 a.m. for social and lunch. Short business meeting at 1 p.m., followed by Bingo 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. FMI: 458-2191.
WATERVILLE: American Legion Post #5, 120 Drummond Ave., meet first and third Saturdays at 8 a.m. All members and prospective members are invited to attend and share their ideas and energy in their ongoing support of veterans.
WHITEFIELD/JEFFERSON/WATERVILLE: Effective & Communication Strategies, and Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors. Free and open to the public. Every third Wednesday, 1 – 2:20 p.m., Spectrum Generations, Muskie Center, Gold St. Class presented by Cathy Morse, Family Caregiver Specialist.
PALERMO: Palermo Historical Society, fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., the Worthing House, 54 No. Palermo Rd.
WINDSOR: Windsor Historical Society, second Wednesday of the month, April – November, Malta Room, Windsor Fairgrounds, Rte. 32. All welcome. FMI: Laurie Thomas, 445-2582.
SOUTH CHINA: Library hours: Mon. & Wed., 10 a.m. – noon, and 3 – 5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
CHINA VILLAGE: Library hours, Tues. & Thurs., 2 – 6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – noon. Knitting/crafts group, Tues., 4 p.m.
ALBION: Mon. & Thurs., 2 – 8 p.m., Wed. & Sat., 9 – 11 a.m.
PALERMO: Mon., Toddler Time, 10 a.m. – noon; Tues., 3 – 6 p.m.; Wed., Lego Club, 6 – 7:30 p.m.; Thurs., 3 – 6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
SKOWHEGAN: Skowhegan Free Library, informal discussion group, Monday mornings, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., 9 Elm St. First Mon., What Are You Reading, with Alan Foxwell; second Mon., Technology Help, by David James; third Mon., Gardening Hints, by Jim Hastings; fourth Mon., Knitting and Crocheting, with Pat Dickey. Open to all and free of charge. FMI: 474-9072.
SKOWHEGAN: Toddlertime: 2nd & 4th Mon., 10:30 a.m., Children’s story & craft: Wed., 10am. New hours: M- F,10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 474-9072.
WATERVILLE: Make something fabulous, children department, Waterville Public Library, Tuesdays, 2:30 – 4 p.m., for children 5 years old and up. Please bring a grownup helper. Free, open to the public. FMI: 872-5433, or kkenny@watervillelibrary.org.
WATERVILLE: Teen Maker Monday. Group meets every Mon., 3 p.m., Waterville Public Library, Elm St. Free to ages 11-18. FMI: 872-5433 or staylor@watervillelibrary.org.; Teen Game Night, 4 – 6 p.m., Mon. Board games include Settlers of Catan, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Apples to Apples, Exploding Kittens, Munchkin, Fluxx, Monopoly, Jenga and more. FMI: 872-5433 or email staylor@watervillelibrary.org.
WATERVILLE: Rhymetime for babies, toddlers and their grownups, Waterville Public Library, Elm St., Fri., Feb. 9, 16 and 23, 10:30 – 11 a.m. Program is free, open to the public; Ukuleles, Thurs., Feb. 8 & 22, 6 – 7:30 p.m. FMI: 872-5433 or kkenny@watervillelibrary.org.
WINSLOW: Weekly programs: Storytime, every Tues., 10 a.m.; Drop-in Tech help, 1 – 2 p.m., every Wed.; Friday morning book group, 11 a.m. – noon, last Fri. of month; Knitting group now meets the first and third Mon. of the month, 3 p.m.: June 4 & 18, July 2 & 16, Aug. 6 & 20.
VASSALBORO: Non-denominational meditation group and silent meditation, Thursdays, 8:30 a..m., Vassalboro Friends Meetinghouse, 48 South Stanley Hill Rd. All are welcome, beginners and long-time practitioners. Cushions available or bring your own. FMI: Susan 385-7452.
WATERVILLE: Awana youth ministries, ages 3 through grade 8, every Wed. evening, 6 – 7:45 p.m., Kennebec Valley Baptist Church, 91 Marston Rd. Registration begins 5:30 p.m.
ALIBON: Albion Lions Club, second Thurs. of each month, 7 p.m. Social time 6 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m.
SKOWHEGAN: Rotary, Tues., 2:15 p.m., Heritage House.
WINTHROP: Rotary, Tues., 7:30 a.m., Credit Union.
GARDINER: Gardiner/Augusta Lions Club meets second Monday of each month for a dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. Guests always welcome. FMI: 485-7100.
CHINA: Four Seasons Club meets second Thurs. each month, year-round, 7 – 8 p.m. at the club, 571 Lakeview Dr., China. FMI: 968-2032.
PALERMO: Snowmobile Club, 1st Mon., 7 p.m. Oct. – April, Sheepscot Fish & Game Clubhouse, Rte. 3. FMI: call Doug 691-2548.
ALBION: Night Roadrunners meets second Wed. of the month, 7 p.m., Besse Building. FMI: Everett Drake, 437-4461, or see their Facebook page for conditions.
PALERMO: Friends & Neighbors ATV Club, 4th Thurs., each month March thru Oct, 7 p.m., Sheepscot Fish & Game Clubhouse, Rte. 3. FMI: 993-4000.
PALERMO: Sheepscot Lake Fish and Game Club meets the second Friday of each month. Potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by meeting. Guests welcome.
AUGUSTA: Capital Area Wheels – RV Club, meetings second Sunday of the month, October – May. Camping outings June thru Sept. FMI: call Wagon Master David Buker, 685-4948. All campers welcome.
WATERVILLE: Every Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. – 1 p.m., Forrest J. Pare VFW Post #1285, Water St.
CLINTON: Adult Coloring Book Club, Brown Memorial Library, second Thursdays of each month, 6 – 7:45 p.m. You will need own coloring books or coloring pages and your enthusiasm. Some coloring supplies available, but its recommended to bring your own. FMI: Cindy @ 426-8686.
SKOWHEGAN: Morning Bingo, Thurs. 10 – 11 am. Free. Register: Parks & Rec. 474-6901.
UNITY: Tea and Game time, Fridays, 1 – 3 p.m. Bring a game! Knitting and Fiber Group, Thurs. 2 – 4 p.m.. Bring your knitting, hooking, felting, etc.; Bridge Club, Wed., 1 – 3 p.m.; Scrapbaggers, April 7, 6:30 p.m.
WINDSOR: Capital Carvers, Thurs., 6 – 8 pm, Gunning’s workshop off Legion Park Rd. FMI: George, 445-2078.
PALERMO: Sheepscot Valley Quilters meet 1 – 3 p.m., first Tuesday of the month at Palermo Library. All welcome.
WATERVILLE: Job Search Lab, every Tues., 10 a.m. – noon, Waterville Public Library. No appointment necessary. Staffed by Augusta CareerCenter, Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education, and New Ventures Maine. FMI: (207) 872-5433, or librarian@watervillelibrary.org.
AUGUSTA: Coffee Klatch, 8 – 10 a.m., Lisa’s Restaurant, 15 Bangor St. This group meets every third Wed. Please RSVP: sammee.quong@gmail.com or Jay Els at 776-6302.
AUGUSTA: Tuesdays at the State House, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Meet at the Cross Building. Mileage reimbursement available, lunch is on AARP at the Cross Café.
PALERMO: Celebrate Recovery, every Tuesday, at 6 p.m., Palermo Christian Church, Branch Mills Rd. Open to the public. Designed to help you overcome your hurts, habits and hang-ups. FMI: www.palermochristianchurch.org, or www.celebraterecoverymaine.com.
WATERVILLE: Widows/Widowers, 2nd/4th Thurs., 10 am. Hospice Volunt. Ctr., 304 Main St., 873-3615.
WATERVILLE: General loss: 1st & 3rd Mon, 6 p.m., Hospice Ctr., 304 Main St., 873-3615.
WATERVILLE: Breastfeeding support group, Babies welcome. Fri., 1 pm, Inland. 861-3100.
SKOWHEGAN: Breastfeeding group, 2nd & 4th Thurs. 6-7:30 p.m. Free RFGH, 858-2405.
WATERVILLE: Overeaters Anon.,Thurs. 6:30pm, First Congregational. Church, 453-8304.
SKOWHEGAN: Tobacco Cessation, 1st & 3rd Thurs. 5:30 pm, RFGH, register: 858-2318.
WATERVILLE: Family and friends of individuals living with mental illness, first Tuesday 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Brown bag lunch. Second and fourth Weds., 6:30 – 8 p.m., Pleasant St. Methodist Church. 61 Pleasant St., NAMI Mid-Maine, 293-2921.
WATERVILLE: Peer Support Group fo Individuals Living with Mental Health Challenges, every Tuesday, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Pleasant Street Methodist Church choir room (upstairs), 61 Pleasant St.. NAMI Mid-Maine, 873-5358, 621-8430, ext. 306, or 293-2921.
WATERVILLE: NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for Individuals Living With Mental Health Challenges, Tues., 6:30 – 8 p.m., Pleasant Street Methodist Church, choir room (upstairs), 61 Pleasant St. NAMI Mid-Maine, 873-5358, 621-8430 ext. 306, 293-2921.
SKOWHEGAN: Family and friends of individuals living with mental illness, Tues., 6 – 7:30 p.m., Maine Behavioral Health Organization, second floor, 30 Leavitt St. Linnea 530-1732, June 215-0818, NAMI Mid-Maine 293-2921.
SKOWHEGAN: NAMI Family Support Group every Tues. evening, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Maine Behavioral Health Organization, 30 Leavitt St. Free to participants. FMI: Linnea 530-1732 or June 215-0818.
WATERVILLE: Food Addicts in Recovery, Fri. night meetings, 6:30 p.m., Mid Maine Homeless Shelter conference room, 19 Colby St. FMI: 775-2132 or toll free 1-222-998-5297.
AUGUSTA: Food Addicts in Recovery, Tues. 6:30 p.m.; Also, Thurs., 1 p.m., both at Prince of Peace Church, 209 Eastern Ave. FMI: 775-2132 or toll free 1-222-998-5297.
SKOWHEGAN: Al-Anon, Tues. 7-8 p.m. Federated Church, Island Ave. 800-498-1844.
AUGUSTA: Al-Anon group, Tues., 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Church basement.
WATERVILLE: Al-Anon, Wed., noon. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Eustis Parkway.
WATERVILLE: High Nooners Lunch Bunch, Alcohol Anonymous, Mon. thru Fri., noon – 1 p.m., Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, 19 Colby Street.
WATERVILLE: Al-Anon, Sun., 10 a.m., MaineGeneral Medical Center, Thayer Center Dean Building, 149 North St. For family and friends of alcoholics.
WATERVILLE: Do you know someone addicted to drugs. Families and friends meetings at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 60 Eustis Parkway, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. All welcome. FMI: 594-2801.
AUGUSTA: Nar-Anon Family Group meets weekly on Mondays, Unitarian Universalist Church, 69 Winthrop St., 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. FMI: Karen 413-262-3833.
NORTH ANSON: Narcotics Anonymous, first Monday of each month, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 635-2748.
VASSALBORO: Healthy Heart walking program on Mon., Wed., & Fri., 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., China Lake Conference Center’s Sukeforth New Life Center, 283 Neck Rd. Free program.
PALERMO: A Walk in the Gym, Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Palermo Christian Church, 322 Branch Mills Rd. Open to the public. FMI: 993-2636.
PALERMO: Yoga for limbering up!, Mondays, 6 – 7 p.m., Palermo Consolidated School, Rte. 3. Donation suggested. FMI: 993-2035.
UNITY: Yoga all levels, slow flow, beginners encouraged. FMI: Dhyana Blanchard, 568-1381, yogainunity@uninets.net. Meditation, Ananda meditation and prayer group, Harrison Aldrich Wellness Center, Unity College, 90 Quaker Hill Rd., Mon., 6 – 7:30 p.m., on-going. Learn simple meditation, chanting and healing prayer techniques.
UNITY: Nia in Unity, movement for health, wellness and fitness, Sundays 4 – 5 p.m., Unity Community Center, 32 School St. Classes are sliding scale, drop in any time. FMI: annania.wordpress.com. or Anna Fiedler, fiedlera@yahoo.com.
UNITY: Sunday Night Yoga, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m., Unity Community Center, 32 School St. Classes are sliding scale, drop-ins welcome. FMI: Michelle Moschkau, yoga.with.michelle.ahimsa@gmail.com, 360-556-4894.
MADISON/ANSON: Somerset Dance Party Fitness, Garrett Schenck School, first class free; with Tiara Nile, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 – 7 p.m.; with Allison Marcoux, Tuesdays 6 – 7 p.m., and Sat., 8 a.m. FMI: Tiara 431-4107, tiara.nile@yahoo.com or Allison 992-6843, allison.marcoux@myfairpoint.
EMBDEN: Wednesdays, TOPS, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Weight Watchers, 5 – 6 p.m. FMI: 566-7302
It’s clean-up time
The official “Earth Day” is over with not so good results. Very, very few volunteers.
Thank you so much Goodine family, Barbara F., Irene Belanger and all of you who have done the roadside cleanup in your own neighborhoods. Things are looking better with the “ winter uglies” being picked up.
Thank you also for the town (Kevin Rhodes) picking up bags along the pickup trails. It isn’t too late to get on board with this endeavor to keep our town looking clean and in good health.
We would like to extend this good cause through to May 2016.
Please! we invite all who can to join us. We can even supply some bags if you need, and to have the filled bags picked up if necessary. Also, large pieces such as tires, metal, tree branches, etc may be picked up.t together
Get the neighborhood involved and have a fun get together after the work is done.
Call Irene at 445-2349 if you need to adopt a roadside to cleanup.
Irene Belanger
China selectman
Maine needs lower energy costs
To the editor:
Governor Paul LePage’s final address at the Republican State Convention Saturday afternoon identified the source wreaking havoc on the Maine economy: high energy costs.
“We are facing a crisis! The number one challenge to the Maine economy is energy. We have an energy crisis!” the governor revealed.
The governor then illustrated his wooing of Airbus to retool the Brunswick Air Station came to an abrupt halt. Airbus informed the governor the cost of energy in the DIrigo state was too high and they were better off in Alabama. The price that tipped the scale 14 cents a kilowatt hour.
Airbus could build their manufacturing plant for $300 million in Maine, or $600 million in Alabama. Yet, Airbus could get 4 cents a kilowatt hour in Alabama. This 10 cent difference in the cost of energy means Airbus could get a return on their investment in half the time in Alabama than Maine. How many jobs did Airbus envision, 3000?
Airbus is not the only examples of companies taking a pass on Maine because of expensive energy the governor informed. Taiwan General Counsel also wanted to bring manufacturing to Maine, but high energy costs made other states more attractive.
Governor LePage blamed the Natural Resource Council of Maine for making the business landscape a desert, because of their promotion of alternative energy. NRCM is misguided as alternative energy as a primary source of energy was unsustainable, too expensive, and currently requires government subsidy to exist.
The governor mentioned lifting the cap on renewable energy allowing Hydro-Quebec to transmit power into the state would drastically lower energy costs. If this were to happen, Maine would be very competitive with other states offering low cost energy to attract companies; bringing new job opportunities.
What the governor left out was lower energy costs would greatly promote growth of Maine based businesses also. Energy is always needed and always a challenge. Lower costs would trickle down or up depending on how you look at it and create more jobs, higher paying jobs. Then the Maine economy would get the lift it so desperately needs.
Dale Fegel Jr.
Delegate to the Republican State Convention from China
CAROLYN M. LANE
FAIRFIELD – Carolyn May Lne, 73, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016, at MaineGeneral Medical Center. She was born in Mexico on July 6, 1942, the daughter of the late Carroll and Evelyn (Kilbreth) Akers, and later raised by Philip and Lucienne Welch, her foster parents.
Carolyn graduated from Dixfield High School in 1961, and also accomplished an associate’s degree at the age of 60, from Kennebec Valley Community College, in Fairfield.
Carolyn worked several different jobs, such as a full-time homemaker, factory worker, and office worker, and she also worked on the family chicken farm. Carolyn was an active church member and loved to play piano and sing for the Lord.
She had a beautiful gift of sewing and talent for music and cooking. Carolyn loved family with all her heart and showed hospitality to everyone she came in contact.
Carolyn was predeceased by both parents, brother Richard Akers, sister Gloria Duval, and great-grandchildren Joshua Taylor and Braydon Norman.
She is survived by her husband Leslie Lane; children Erwin Taylor Jr. and fiancée Diane Morissette, Robert Taylor, Shelly Geidel and husband Lance, Kelly Jeremie and husband Daniel, Phillip Taylor and wife Martha and Sheldon Lane; grandson Ryan Lane; former husband Erwin Taylor Sr.; siblings Mary Learned, Jessie Shelkis, Roger Carroll Jr. and William Akers; grandchildren Seth, Jacob, Isaiah and Michael Taylor, Cassandra Norman and fiancé Chris McLaughlin, Bradley Norman and fiancé Andrea Foss, James and Madeline Geidel, Travis, Aaron and Carolynn Bagley and fiancé Dalton Satterwhite, Kimberly Dathnay and Shayna Jeremie; great-grandchildren McKaela McLaughlin, Braelyn Taylor, Hunter Norman and Ellie Satterwhite.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.lawrybrothers.com.
RHONDA T. MORGAN
OAKLAND – Rhonda T. (Knight) Morgan, 65, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016, following a long battle with COPD. She was born at the Franklin Memorial Hospital, in Farmington, on October 16, 1950, the daughter of Howard and Helen (Wyman) Knight.
She attended Williams High School, in Oakland, and graduated on June 12, 1969.
She was a stay-at-home mom for her three children, and also took care of her grandchildren when needed. She worked other jobs off and on through the years.
For those who knew her, she had a heart of gold and was very thoughtful and caring of others. Rhonda was always willing to give her time, money, or listening ear to whomever was in need and was accepting of everyone. She was also a spunky and fun woman, who could always make you laugh or put a smile on your face.
Rhonda was predeceased by her father and mother, Howard and Helen Knight; sister Sheila Castonguay; brother-in-law Gerald Castonguay; and niece Barbara Castonguay Marcoux.
She is survived by her three children, Brad S. Hastings, Cory G. Hastings and Briana L. Pomerleau and husband Brian; seven grandchildren and a great-granddaughter, Trenton Hastings, Ryan Pomerleau, Brendon and Megan Pomerleau, Faith Pomerleau and Austin Pomerleau; great-grandchild Ayden Pomerleau.
An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at www.lawrybrothers.com.
HOWARD L. BROWN
WINSLOW – Howard L. Brown, 81, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016, at his home in Winslow. He was born May 5, 1934, in Mapleton the son of Lemuel and Mary (Crawford) Brown.
He was employed for 42 years in construction work for L.M. Cutchin, now known as the Sheridan Corporation and was a volunteer fireman for the towns of Mapleton and Winslow. He also participated and volunteered at RSVP walking program at Colby College since 2005.
Howard was married for 52 years to Myrtle Carter Brown, who predeceased him.
Howard is survived by his children, Lorraine O’Brien, of Washington state, Carol Hansen, of Mapleton, a companion, Thelma Lafferty; one brother, Richard Brown, of Deltona, Florida, and a sister, Audrey Christie, of Mapleton; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by brothers, Harold and Roger Brown; daughter, Muriel Griffin; son, Carlton Hubbard.
Friends wishing may make donations in Howard’s memory to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, Maine 04976.
OTHERS DEPARTED
John R. Verrier and partner Barbara Bailey, of Fairfdield, lost his mother, JANET Y. VERRIER, 83, of Portland, on Monday, April 11, 2016, in Portland.
Debra Fuller and husband David, of Albion, lost her brother, STEVEN J. PERRY, 61, of Clearwater, Florida, on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Mease Hospital, in Dunedin, Florida.
Lauren Glueck and partner Henry Poirier, of Waterville, and Craig Glueck and wife Valerie, of Oakland, lost their father, HAROLD F. GLUECK, 76, of New Hartford, New York, on Thursday, April 14, 2016, at Faxton-St, Luke’s Healthcare.
Ronald Shorty and wife Nancy, of Fairfield, lost his mother, ANGELA A. SHORTY, 81, of Waterville, on Monday, April 18, 2016, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
FORMER RESIDENTS
MARY E. DOUGLASS GRADY, 72, of Waldoboro, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016. She was born January 5, 1944, in Whitefield, to Chester and Bernice Douglass II.
Mary was educated in Whitefield schools, attended Erskine Academy, in South China, and later received a GED. She worked at her aunt Margaret’s Nursing Home, in Coopers Mills. She later became the first female buyer at Associated Grocers, in Gardiner.
Town office hours: Tues., 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Thurs., 1 – 6 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Trash pick up Tues. morning. Animal Control Officer (through the Waterville Humane Society): Johnna Hatt, jpelle04@yahoo.com, (207) 314-9071, call back times are between 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday thru Friday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Library hours: Mon. & Thurs., 2 – 8 p.m., Wed. & Sat., 9 – 11 a.m. Phone 437-2220. Recycling, Besse Bldg. second Sat., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Town office hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Transfer station in Clinton, Wed. – Sat., 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., 426-8187. Codes Enforcement Officer: David Savage, 314-4126. Animal Control: Connie Cummings, 487-1632.
Town office hours: Mon., closed; Tues., Thurs., Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Wed., 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Codes Enforcement Officer, Wed. 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., or by appointment.
Town office hours: Mon. – Fri., 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sat., 8 – 11 a.m. Transfer station, Mon., closed; Tues., Wed., Fri., 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Thurs., 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sat., 6:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Codes Enforcement Officer, Mon., Tues. & Thurs., Fri. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Wed. 1 – 4 p.m.; Animal Control 242-2346; you may also contact the town office during working hours. Library hours: Albert Church Brown Memorial Library, China Village, Tues., 2 – 6 p.m., Thurs., 2 – 6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. – noon – 968-2926; South China, Wed., 10 a.m. – noon, & 3 – 7 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Phone 445-3094..
Town office hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., second and fourth Tues. of each month, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Transfer station, Wed. – Sat., 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Police non-emergency and Animal Control, 426-9192. Library, 426-8686.
Town office hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 – 4:30 p.m. Transfer station, Pine Tree Waste in Waterville. Animal Control, call police 453-9321. Library hours: Mon. – 8 p.m., Tues. & Wed., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thurs, 1 – 8 p.m., Fri., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. – noon, 453-6867.
Town office hours: Mon., 3 – 7 p.m.; Tues., 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Wed., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Closed Thurs., Fri., 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 549-7401; fax 549-7709. Transfer station Tues. & Sat., 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Gates close at 3:50 p.m. Public Library, Jefferson Village School 215-2487, Tues., & Thurs., 4 – 7 p.m. Closed during school year when school is closed. Three laptops avavailable; free Wi-Fi.
Town office hours: Mon. – Fri., 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Landfill pass at town office. Curbside recycling, Area 1, first & 4th Tues. (Weston Ave., Rte. 43); Area 2, 2nd and 4th Thurs. (Main St., Norridgewock end); Area 3, 2nd and 4th Fri. (all through roads outside village). Animal control, call police 696-5373. Library hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., 696-5626.
Town office hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.; Thurs., 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Library hours, Tues. & Thurs., 2 – 6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sophie May Library, Wed., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 634-2828.
Town office hours: Mon. – Thurs., 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Fri., 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Transfer station, Wed. – Sun., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Codes Enforcement Officer, Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 465-2842 for appointment. Library hours: Tues., 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Wed., – Fri., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; closed Sat., Sun. & Mon. Recreation Department, Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Town office hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 7.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.; Thursday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Website, www.townofpalermo.org. Animal Control, Peter Nerber at 242-6251 (backup: 993-2225).
Library hours: Effective July 1, Mon., 10 a.m. – noon, Toddler Time; Tues., 3 – 6 p.m.; Wed., 6 – 7:30 p.m. Lego Club; Thurs., 3 – 6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Town Office hours: Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Recycling at landfill, Tues. – Sat., 7 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Extended summer hours on Tues. & Thurs. until 4:45 p.m. Library hours: Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 474-9072.
Town office hours: 72 Sand Hill Rd. Hours, Mon., 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Wed., noon – 6 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Town office hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Tues. evenings, 5 – 7 p.m. Transfer station, first Sat. of the month, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Animal Control, Sue Dwyer, 568-3141 or 851-8080. Unity College Library hours: check website for the most current times, www.unity.edu/academic/supportservices/library/hours.aspx or call 948-3131, ext. 328.
Town office hours: Mon., Tues., & Wed., 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Thurs., 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m. – noon. Transfer station, Tues., Thurs., Sat., & Sun., 6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Codes Enforcement Officer, Tues., 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wed., 8 a.m. – noon, Thurs., 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Library hours: Mon. & Wed., 12:30 – 8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., 923-3233. Kennebec Explorer Bus, Mon. & Thurs., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call 1-800-542-8227 opt 2 at least two days in advance. Fare is $1.25 for each one-way trip.
Town office hours: Mon., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 4 – 7 p.m.; Tues., Thurs., Fri., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Weds., 2 – 7 p.m.
Town office hours: Mon., Thurs., Fri., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Tues., 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; closed Wed. Transfer station, Weds., 3 – 8 p.m., Fri., 1 – 6 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Codes Enforcement Officer Arthur Strout, Tues., 6 – 7 p.m., town office. Animal Control, Kimberly Bolduc-Bartlett, 993-2052 (Emergency 242-9374). * Food bank will be open first & third Wed. of the month, 5 – 7 p.m.
All of the following meetings at town hall unless otherwise noted:
Town office hours: Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Library hours: Mon., Tues. & Fri., 9 a.m,. – 8 p.m.; Wed. 7 Thurs., 1 – 8 p.m.; Sat., closed July, August and Labor Day weekend. 872-1978.
Did You Know….
By Maine law, meetings of town boards and committees are open to the public. The only exception in the law is an allowance for executive (closed) sessions to discuss specific topics under specific conditions.
Whether and when audience members are allowed to participate in discussion is up to the board or committee chairman.
In China, board and committee meetings held in the town office meeting room are streamed live and preserved on the town website for later viewing. To observe a live or recorded meeting, go to china.govoffice.com, click on Live Stream on the left side of the page, when Live Stream opens, click again on Live Stream where live events (if any), upcoming events and past events are listed.
Left, Club Naha team member Michael Achorn and Huard’s Sport Karate team member Mikey Stewart with their awards after point fighting at the recent Maine Martial Arts Challenge, on April 10. Michael captured first place and Mikey, second place. (Photo by Missy Brown, Central Maine Photography staff).
Below left, Alfond Youth Center CEO Ken Walsh with Waterville Cal Ripken baseball team member Keegan Dumais during opening day ceremonies at Fran Purnell Field, in Waterville. Photo by Carol Fredette, Central Maine Photography staff. Below, Participants in the 36th annual Battle of Maine Martial Arts championships at Sukee Arena, in Winslow, on March 19. Photo by Dawn Jacques, Central Maine
Erskine presents Renaissance Award at final assembly
