by Roland D. Hallee In 1786 on petition to the governor, the plantations of Hancock (Clinton) and Canaan were relieved of their taxes assessed upon them by Winslow on account of their “greate povertie and inabilities.” Winslow was slowly becoming prosperous. The farms were productive, several grist and saw mills were in operation. The river […]
Author Archives: Roland D. Hallee
Roland is the managing editor of The Town Line newspaper. He has 56 years experience in the newspaper business, having worked in production departments at the Waterville Morning Sentinel, has been general manager and editor of the Valley Times, in Pittsfield, and editor of the Somerset Gazette, in Skowhegan. He has been at The Town Line for 27 years and its managing editor since 2005.