The Town Line

The Town Line is a community newspaper that operates as a nonprofit entity in South China, serving over 20 towns in central Maine. Managed by a volunteer board of directors, The Town Line, Inc. relies on a team that includes a managing editor, bookkeeper, and advertising manager. Additionally, many volunteers play a crucial role in helping with the newspaper's weekly production and are always welcome to join. Incorporated under the Maine Nonprofit Corporations Act, The Town Line has received nonprofit status under §501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The paper fulfills its mission primarily through revenue generated from local business advertising, along with memberships, subscriptions from community members, and support from private and municipal grants.

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SCORES & OUTDOORS: The importance of vernal pools in the ecosystem

3 days ago | townline.org | Roland D. Hallee

by Roland D. HalleeWhile driving through the countryside, you may have noticed some small bodies of water that are there in the spring, but disappear as summer proceeds. These vernal pools are essential to our ecosystem. Vernal pools provide important breeding habitat for select amphibians and insects, spiders, and crustaceans. Vernal pools are typically small, temporary wetlands – often less than one acre.
The history and the fate of the building at 363 Route 3

1 week ago | townline.org | Mary J. Grow

by Mary GrowChapter One: the Building’s StoryHistorical information on the wooden building at 363 Route 3, in China, comes from a combination of town records, provided by China Town Manager Rebecca Hapgood and Codes Enforcement Officer Nicholas French, and local people’s memories. These sources say that Richard and Rita Hussey had the building constructed in 1990, on the lot they bought in August 1989.
Up and Down the Kennebec Valley: Courts - Eleazer Ripley

1 week ago | townline.org | Mary J. Grow

by Mary GrowIn his Kennebec County history, Henry Kingsbury wrote that Winslow lawyer Lemuel Paine once had a partner whom Kingsbury called “General Ripley, the hero of the battle of Lundy’s Lane, Canada.”This man was Brigadier General Eleazer (sometimes Eleazar) Wheelock Ripley, and he deserves recognition in two spheres, as a useful citizen and as a soldier. Ripley was born April 15, 1782, in Hanover, New Hampshire, second of (at least) four children.
Vassalboro cemetery committee continues talks on trees

1 week ago | townline.org | Mary J. Grow

by Mary GrowFour members of the Vassalboro Cemetery Committee met April 28, mostly to continue discussion of who’s in charge of tree removal in cemeteries. In the audience were Holly Weidner, chairman of the conservation commission; Frederick “Rick” Denico, Jr., chairman of the select board; and, until he had to leave for another engagement, Town Manager Aaron Miller.
Large turnout for China’s public hearing on May 5

1 week ago | townline.org | Mary J. Grow

by Mary GrowChina select board members got updates on the community garden and Thurston Park, accepted Town Manager Rebecca Hapgood’s idea of contracting with a professional grant-writer and presented the annual Spirit of America award for volunteerism at their May 5 meeting. Planning Board chairman Toni Wall received the award – to her surprise – in recognition of her years of work on the board, during which she has spent a great deal of extra time creating and updating town ordinances.
Vassalboro local election slated for June 10

1 week ago | townline.org | Mary J. Grow

by Mary GrowVassalboro town clerk Cathy Coyne reports the following candidates for elective office have qualified for the June 10 local ballot. For one three-year position on the select board, incumbent Frederick “Rick” Denico, Jr.For two three-year positions on the school board, incumbents Jessica Clark and Amy French. For a one-year term on the Sanitary District board of trustees, Ericka Roy. For two two-year terms on the Sanitary District board of trustees, Lisa Miller and Donna Daviau.
Vassalboro select board updated on first responders grant money

1 week ago | townline.org | Mary J. Grow

by Mary GrowDan Mayotte, co-founder and director of Vassalboro’s First Responder unit, updated select board members on grant funds at their May 1 meeting. Mayotte said after the Vassalboro unit was upgraded to advanced EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) status last year, part of a $17,500 state grant was used to send assistant director Josi Haskell and member Matt Olsson to advanced training school, where both earned high honors. More money than expected is left over.
Quinn Minute: Special abilities

1 week ago | townline.org | Rix Quinn

by Rix QuinnI’ve always been jealous of people who discover their talents early. There was this kid in my middle school class named Karen. She drew nature scenes better than anybody. Any time the school needed pictures of flowers, vegetables, baked goods – or even background scenery for school plays – they called on Karen. Sadly, she left school because the family moved back to their home state. We often asked ourselves: Why did she have to leaf? Did she branch out into other types of art?
SCORES & OUTDOORS: Watch for those turtles crossing the roads

1 week ago | townline.org | Roland D. Hallee

by Roland D. Hallee“It’s that time of year, again.” Probably one of the most over used phrases in the English language, and one that I loathe to hear. Why? Because when you come right down to it, everyday is that time of year for something. Anyway, here we go. It’s that time of the year again when snapping turtles appear everywhere to lay their eggs. Snapping turtles, Chelydra s.
Vassalboro Cemetery Committee: Who’s in charge of trees?

2 weeks ago | townline.org | Mary J. Grow

by Mary GrowFour members of the Vassalboro Cemetery Committee met April 28, mostly to continue discussion of who’s in charge of tree removal in cemeteries. In the audience were Holly Weidner, chairman of the conservation commission; Frederick “Rick” Denico, Jr., chairman of the select board; and, until he had to leave for another engagement, Town Manager Aaron Miller.