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Hello All,

My internet has been out…and phone as well, terrible noise on the line, been out of commission. So couldn't get news posted. Here goes nothing, we shall see if internet stays on. Bought new phones so it wasn't my phones after all.

The humidity is low so that's a good thing here.

Yard sale

The next community big yard sale will be Saturday, Sept. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 69 School St. Contact Lori Nason on Facebook to get on the list to reserve your spot on the grass there by Aug. 31. Free, bring your own table.

Sympathy

Much sympathy to my friend Leona Howe Ohlert, she grew up in Troy, and lives in Panama City, Fla. She lost her beloved husband Bob on Aug. 7.

Sympathy to the family of Roger Lancaster who passed on Friday, Aug. 14.

Sympathy to the family of the Rev. Charles Heslam who passed on Saturday, Aug. 15.

Birthdays

Belated happy 15th birthday to my grandson, David Doughty! I went and had supper and ice cream cake with the family in Winslow.

Happy birthday to Natashah Nicole Wood on Aug. 17!

Happy 85th birthday to Helen Farrar!

Get well

A speedy get well to Virgil Thompson since his surgery…thinking of you.

Get well wishes sent to Isabel Morse Maresh to get well.

Town meeting dates

Our town meeting is starting Aug. 21 and then continuing Aug. 22. No details. Contact Town Office for info, 568-3907. Heather is no longer working at the office. I will miss her.

Train ride

Jan and Robert Smith, Paul and Kate Flynn, and grandchildren Penelope and Oliver and myself rode the Belfast & Moosehead train from Unity to Burnham. That was fun. Followed by ice cream at Conz, and before lunch at Mammie's. Reminds me of the ole days.

An award

Landon Ward, great-grandson of Roy Ward, and son of Aaron and Jess Ward, received an award for Most Improved Junior Golfer and a trophy. Good for him! He loves sports and excels in ice hockey as well.

Anniversary

Happy 17th Anniversary to Mike and Tanya Braley!

Pie sale

Next pie sale at the Masonic Hall in Thorndike is Friday, Aug. 21, 4-6 p.m.

USDA Farm to Families box food

The distribution for a box of food is Wednesday, Aug. 19, 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Mount View High School. There are other sites available as well. Waldo County Bounty, WCAP and Unity Barn Raisers are doing this together. Anyone welcome.

Big yard sale again

On Sept. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., School Street, Unity. Contact Lori Nason to get a reserved space.

Until next week,

Have a great week. Be safe. Be kind.