VASSALBORO On the 114th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, the Vassalboro Board of Selectmen on Feb. 8 read a proclamation by Town Manager Aaron Miller recognizing the anniversary of Scouting, as well as recognizing the service to the community performed by Scouts in both Cub Scout Pack 410 and Scout Troop 410. […]
The Waterville Rotary Club raised $5,000 this past year to support local organizations that address food insecurity. In the prior three years the club donated $40,622 to organizations addressing hunger and basic needs. “Our club became aware of the intense need in our community during the pandemic. We have directed a portion of our fundraising […]
The Waterville Rotary Club raised funds over the past year to support local schools, churches and other organizations providing food and basic necessities to its neighbors in need. Grants went to 13 local organizations who work hard to ensure that no one goes hungry or lacks basic living supplies in the community, according to a […]
Vassalboro resident creates calendar marking town’s 250th year
Donald Breton made the calendar using 47 old Vassalboro postcards that picture buildings and other items still extant today.
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Donald Breton, at his Vassalboro home Wednesday, has produced a calendar that celebrates Vassalboro s 250th anniversary. He is shown with some of his research materials used to prepare the calendar, which costs $15. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel
VASSALBORO Donald Breton put together a daily reminder as the town of Vassalboro recognizes its sestercentennial, the 250th anniversary of the town’s incorporation.
Breton, 58, compiled a wall calendar with copies of 47 different old Vassalboro postcards where the pictures normally go. The dates show a corresponding event on that day during a different year throughout the United States.