Bees and beekeepers have been struggling through one of the worst summers for honey production in Maine in recent memory.
August 2013
Posted inCommunity
WATERVILLE SCHOOLS BUS ROUTES
WATERVILLE — Waterville Public Schools recently announces its bus routes for 2013-14.
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BOOKS: “Coming Clean” a window into hoarding
NEW YORK — What’s it like to live with hoarder parents? In Kimberly Rae Miller’s memoir, “Coming Clean,” the writer doesn’t minimize the destruction the disorder causes families. But she uses her own experience to paint a much more compassionate and nuanced portrait of the illness than is usually shown on reality TV shows like “Hoarders.”
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Hiltz knows Scripture better than detractors do
Responding to the Gill/Hiltz thread, it was the Rev. Jim Gill (July 25) who alluded to the Affordable Care Act as “Obamacare,” not the Rev. Jeremy Hiltz (Aug. 3). Hiltz disagreed with “Health care for ‘the least’ exemplifies the Christian way,” which Gill did not actually pen. (The editor did.) Michael Poland (Aug. 13) objecting to Hiltz’s use of “Obamacare” as political apparently missed its origin with Gill. (So it’s OK if a liberal says “Obamacare,” but offensive if a conservative does? Odd.)
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Nomination papers available in Winslow
WINSLOW — Nomination papers are available at the Town Office for the following positions: town council at large, two positions; library trustees, two positions; school committee — District 2, District 4 and one at large, three positions; Kennebec Water District, one position.
Posted inOpinion
Helping at-risk students prepare for future isn’t rocket science
On an overcast day at one of Maine’s juvenile correctional facilities, a class of boys proudly admires their garden. As they enjoy the fruits of their labor, their teacher identifies each crop for me, pointing out the agricultural strategy that, in some cases, protects from garden predators.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Big-league baseball needs to be overhauled
It’s time for a major change in Major League Baseball.
Posted inLifestyle
TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): You might find Waterville cafe is your cup of tea
Selah Tea Cafe on Waterville’s Main Street is a great gathering place where customers are encouraged to linger and enjoy wonderfully creative and healthy food — plus awesome pastries baked by Grammy. And they also offer a great takeout service.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Board decision first step in fixing county jail system
This week, the Maine State Board of Corrections voted to spend money it didn’t have. For once, that was the right thing to do.
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Vassalboro Historical Society to meet
EAST VASSALBORO — The Vassalboro Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m., Aug. 29, at the museum, 327 Main St. Earle G. Shettleworth Jr., director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission and Maine State Historian, will be the speaker. The program will be “Franklin Simmons, Civil War Sculptor.”Simmons was a 19th century sculptor born in Webster in 1839. He spent most of his early years in Bath and Lewiston. He started painting and sculpting during his childhood.