Issue for August 22, 2024
Waterville troop scout earns Eagle rank
Isaac Benn, of Westbrook, son of Shawn and Sarah Benn, reached the highest peak in Scouting – the Eagle Scout rank – during a Troop #436 court of honor held Sunday, June 2, at the Waterville Lodge #33 A.F. & A.M. The ceremony was led by Colby College Professor Bruce Rueger who was Scoutmaster of the same Troop in 1987 when Isaac’s father received his Eagle Scout award… by Chuck Mahaleris
Town News
Resident begins discussion about local pits; County Commissioner Crockett gives background report
WINDSOR – At the July 16, 2024, meeting of the Windsor Select Board, the board authorized Town Manager Theresa Haskell to purchase the 40-yard open top container for the transfer station. Haskell had reported the unit cost $11,600 in 2022, however, the price dropped to $11,000 this year…
Transfer station committee continues improvement talks
CHINA – Members of China’s Transfer Station Committee and station manager Thomas Maraggio discussed plans for continued improvements at their Aug. 13 meeting…
New tax rate to bring in more TIF money than previously anticipated
CHINA – Members of China’s Tax Increment Financing Committee were pleased to learn that the new China tax rate will bring the TIF program over $44,000 more in 2024-25 revenue than they had anticipated…
LETTERS: Elise Brown will listen
from Michael Sirota (Searsmont) – Mainers have the luxury of meeting the people who are running for office to represent us. Getting to know candidates personally makes a difference. I have met Elise Brown several times, and I’m voting for her to be Waldo County Commissioner in District #3…
LETTERS: Mike Ray for District 40 State Representative
from Bob Kohl (Liberty) – Mike Ray is my idea of a great neighbor. He’s a regular volunteer for the Waldo County Woodshed, has served on many local committees and is currently on the Lincolnville selectboard. Mike deeply respects our natural environment, having led camping trips as a registered Maine guide and managed a woodlot. He’s a down-to-earth, regular person…
Name that film!
Identify the film in which this famous line originated and qualify to win FREE passes to The Maine Film Center, in Waterville: “Be the ball, Danny.” Email us at townline@townline.org with subject “Name that film!” Deadline for submission is September 5, 2024.
Webber’s Pond comic
Webber’s Pond is a comic drawn by a local central Maine resident (click on the thumbnail to enlarge)…
KPAC introduces new director
KENNEBEC VALLEY – Kennebec Performing Arts Company (KPAC) has announced the start of its 2024-2025 season under its new director. John Neal, of Greene, was selected to lead the wind ensemble and chorus following the retirement of longtime director Charles T. Milazzo…
Local residents attend iconic night concert
BANGOR – July 26, 2024 brought beautiful summer weather along with an outstanding concert featuring Godsmack, Nothing More, and special guests Flat Black. The Maine Savings Amphitheater and the Bangor Waterfront set an exceptional stage for this iconic night… by Mark Huard
PHOTOS: Boat inspectors do a great job
PALERMO – Sheepscot Lake’s Courtesy Boat Inspection (CBI) program was very successful again this year. A huge thank you to 2024 Courtesy Boat Inspectors Sorrel Vinci and Reid Sutter. Thanks to their hard work Sheepscot Lake remains healthy and free from invasive plants…
Maeve Blanchette named to Goodwin University’s president’s list
AUGUSTA – Maeve Blanchette, of Augusta, earned a place on Goodwin University’s President’s List, in East Hartford, Connecticut, for the Spring 2024 Session. The Spring 2024 President’s List includes 291 students, all of whom scored a perfect 4.0 GPA.
Kasen Sirois inducted into Lambda Pi Eta National Honor Society
SIDNEY – Kasen Sirois, of Sidney, was welcomed into the Western New England University chapter of Lambda Pi Eta National Honor Society, in Springfield, Massachusetts, during the annual induction ceremony held on April 26.
Local residents named to Clark Univ. dean’s list
SoCHINA/UNITY – The following local residents were named to Clark University’s Spring 2024 dean’s list, in Worcester, Massachusetts: Sam N. Golden, of South China, and Brexton E. Getchell, of Unity, were both named to second honors.
Simon McCormick graduates from Bates College
WHITEFIELD – Simon McCormick, of Whitefield, graduated from Bates College, in Lewiston, with a major in psychology.
Local happenings
EVENTS: Spectacular laser show & concert to benefit Winslow Community Cupboard Food Pantry
WINSLOW – The Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry – which serves thousands of food-insecure children, seniors, and other adults from Winslow, Waterville, Skowhegan, Fairfield, and 20 other surrounding towns – will benefit from a spectacular Drive-in Laser Show & Concert coming to the Clinton Fairgrounds, 1450 Bangor Rd., Clinton, Friday and Saturday, August 23 and 24, with gates opening at 5 p.m. Cost is $39 per vehicle…
EVENTS: St. Cecilia Chamber Choir holds auditions for December lessons and carols
NEWCASTLE – St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts as they begin preparing the December Ceremony of Lessons and Carols concert…
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Madison Legion school supplies drive
MADISON – American Legion Auxiliary, Unit #39, Madison, is collecting school supplies for students in MSAD #59 and RSU #74… and many other local events!
Obituaries
BENTON – Cecile A. DeLisle, 99, passed passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Cecile, the oldest of nine children in the LeClair family, had a good life. Oh, the stories she would tell of her upbringing, and how she would look after all her siblings. There were fun times and some very hard times, but she was such a trooper, handling any challenge that came her way…
Up and down the Kennebec Valley: Lovejoys & Marshes (new)
SIDNEY HISTORY — Previous articles in this series have mentioned two other early Sidney families who intermarried with Bacons and Faughts, the Lovejoys and Marshes. This article will provide more information about both… by Mary Grow
Up and down the Kennebec Valley: Sidney early settlers: the Faught family
SIDNEY HISTORY — The Faughts were another early Sidney family. The first Faught your writer came across was Marlborough Packard Faught, a name that sounded refreshingly unusual; but she soon found that the Faughts, like the Bacons, enjoyed repeating more common names – Frederick, Jacob, Samuel – through generations… by Mary Grow
Up and down the Kennebec Valley – Bacon families: Sidney early settlers
SIDNEY HISTORY — Among early settlers in Sidney against whose lives your writer brushed while trying unsuccessfully to learn why someone chose to name the town after a long-dead Englishman were the Bacon, Faught, Lovejoy, Marsh and Snow families… by Mary Grow
Up and down the Kennebec Valley: Sidney
SIDNEY HISTORY — The town on the west bank of the Kennebec River south of Waterville that is now Sidney began as part of Vassalboro, the town on the east bank… by Mary Grow
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Town Line Original Columnists
SCORES & OUTDOORS
by Roland D. Hallee | They swarm down from the heavens in flocks and take over the ground. They stay for a while, and then all leave together, like someone giving an order to evacuate the location. They are also a nuisance if you have a garden…
REVIEW POTPOURRI
by Peter Cates | Perry Como – That Christmas Feeling; Winter Wonderland. Recorded August 8, 1946. RCA Victor 20-1968, ten-inch 78 disc…
ROTARY CLUB NEWS
by Gary Kennedy | To many of you I begin my articles in a superfluous manner. Much of the old methods of doing things have become redundant. I have been doing this with you for more than 40 years. I have watched a couple of groups come and retire. Things are forever changing so I endeavor; in part to start my explanations in an archaic manner as for me simplicity helps avoid words like, “what”?…