Issue for November 14, 2024
Area veterans honored during Veterans Day parade in Waterville
Pictures of the Veterans parade Galen Neal, Central Maine Photography.
RSU#12 takes part in Special Olympics bowling event
Representing RSU #12 (Palermo, Chelsea, Windsor, Whitefield) with pride, students competed in a local Special Olympics bowling event. These students gave their best effort and demonstrated the values of perseverance, teamwork, and determination…
Town News
Planners approve two applications, postpone another
VASSALBORO – Vassalboro planning board members had three projects on their Nov. 12 agenda. They spent as much time discussing how each fitted into town ordinances as on the merits…
FEMA to reimburse China for 2023 storm damage
CHINA – Federal and state emergency management funds will reimburse the Town of China to cover partial clean-up costs after the Dec. 17-21, 2023, storm that left roads and roadsides littered with fallen trees and other debris…
Committee continues long-discussed records storage vault addition
CHINA – The long-discussed storage vault for municipal records was the main topic at the Nov. 4 China Select Board meeting, following up on the Oct. 30 China Municipal Building Committee meeting…
Outgoing select board member cited for service
CHINA – The Nov. 4 China select board meeting began with a short presentation recognizing retiring member Janet Preston…
Banquet held for MaineGeneral Health long-time employees
CENTRAL ME – On Thursday, November 7, MaineGeneral Health held a banquet at the Augusta Civic Center honoring 140 staff celebrating 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years working at MaineGeneral…
Scouts go paddling down the river
AUGUSTA – Scouts from Augusta Troop #603 spent time boating and hiking this autumn with two big adventures. On September 14, a large group of Scouts and parents and leaders boarded kayaks and canoes to paddle along the Kennebec River, from Waterville to Augusta…
Lori’s Café celebrates 19 years
LIBERTY – Lori’s Cafe in Liberty celebrated a 19 year anniversary on September 19 2024.Lori praises her customers and staffing for the longevity of running and maintaining a restaurant for 19 years. Lori started the cafe after years of working along side her parents at the 10-4 Diner…
Hey, Snowbirds! An appeal for food pantries
PALERMO – Before you leave for warmer climes, please take a look at your cupboards and gather up unused cans and boxes of non-perishable food. Before you throw away any of that, please think of local families who could use that food. Your local Food Pantry would be very happy to distribute it to needy folks so they can get through the winter to come…
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: “Take your stinking paws off me you damned dirty ape!” Email us at townline@townline.org with subject “Name that film!” Deadline for submission is November 7, 2024.
PHOTO: Clinton Variety: 2024 PAL Junior champions
CLINTON — Clinton Variety, 2024 Fairfield PAL Junior League Football Champions…
Local happenings
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Cookie walk in Vassalboro
VASSALBORO – Simone Antworth organizes the annual “Cookie Walk” at Vassalboro United Methodist Church. The event will take place at 614 Main Street, on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m… and many other local events!
Obituaries
WINDSOR – Raymond E. Joslyn, 77, also fondly known as “Butch” to many, the unofficial Mayor of Windsor, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 2, 2024. He was a beloved and legendary figure in town, known by all for his sense of humor and unique personality…
Up and Down the Kennebec Valley: Education: Waterville, Winslow high schools (new)
CENTRAL ME HISTORY — Before moving on to 19th-century Winslow and Waterville high schools, your writer will share one more item about Waterville grammar schools. With its ramifications, it was too long for last week’s article… by Mary Grow
Up and Down the Kennebec Valley: Education in Winslow & Waterville
CENTRAL ME HISTORY — The northernmost of three area towns incorporated on April 26, 1771, was Winslow, on the east bank of the Kennebec River, then including Waterville and Oakland on the west bank… by Mary Grow
Up and Down the Kennebec Valley: Education in Vassalboro & Sidney
CENTRAL ME HISTORY — Another Kennebec Valley town incorporated April 26, 1771, simultaneously with Hallowell (then including Augusta), was Vassalboro, then including Sidney. Vassalboro’s and Sidney’s early educational systems will therefore be examined next… by Mary Grow
Around the Kennebec Valley: Augusta education – Part 2
AUGUSTA HISTORY — By 1820, James North wrote in his 1870 history of Augusta, the town was again thriving after the economic downturn caused by the War of 1812… by Mary Grow
Common Ground: Win a $10 gift certificate!
DEADLINE: Wednesday, November 14, 2024
Identify the people in these three photos, and tell us what they have in common. You could win a $10 gift certificate to Hannaford Supermarket! Email your answer to townline@townline.org or through our Contact page. Include your name and address with your answer. Use “Common Ground” in the subject!
Previous winner: Carrie McGrath, So. China
Town Line Original Columnists
SCORES & OUTDOORS
by Roland D. Hallee | “What’s for suppah, Granny,” is the question that comes from members of the Clampett family on the 1960s TV series, The Beverly Hillbillies…
AARP NEWS YOU CAN USE
by Joyce Bucciantini | Each monthly article will focus on seasonal, useful information to keep everyone informed about AARP topics, events, or just fun stuff to do. AARP was founded 60 years ago by a retired school teacher, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus…
REVIEW POTPOURRI
by Peter Cates | Scepter records was the label that released albums by the very gifted singer Dionne Warwick. Back in 1968 the first record I ever bought of her was a 45 that I was able to special order from a vendor who set up a consignment rack at the Cates Country Store…
FOR YOUR HEALTH
HEALTH | November is National Diabetes Month, when communities across the country spread awareness about diabetes…