Cartoon for Tuesday, Sept. 29

St. Rose of Lima ministry to open thrift store Oct. 3

JAY — The parish social ministry program at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Jay and St. Joseph Parish in Farmington has received praise for bettering the lives of area residents. On Saturday, Oct. 3, a new chapter will begin when the St. Rose Thrift Store opens its doors from 8 a.m. to noon. The […]

Community briefs Sept. 29

Paris Public Library used book sale being extended PARIS — The Paris Public Library is extending its used book sale by one week, to Saturday, Oct. 3, weather permitting. The sale will run from 9 a.m. to noon in the cordoned-off driveway between the library and the Paris Town Office. The sale will again feature […]

‘Fall Into Books!’ challenge continues at Treat Memorial Library

LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library is hosting an all-ages book challenge, “Fall Into Books!,” until Dec. 1. Every book read enters readers in a drawing for a book prize. Track reading online at treat.beanstack.org or call the library to record an entry. The Armchair Traveler Game is on Facebook at 1 p.m. Tuesdays. The […]

SeniorsPlus announces classes scheduled for October

LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its online education center classes for October. All classes are held virtually or telephonically at this time and are free unless noted. Register by mailing edcenter@seniorsplus.org or calling 207-795-4010. For more information, visit seniorsplus.org/education-center or the Facebook page. Classes Zoom 101: Using Video Technology to Stay Connected: From 10 to […]

Franklin Community Health Network offering flu clinics

FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network is offering drive-up flu clinics in October for community members age 18 and older on the Franklin Memorial Hospital (FMH) campus, as well as via mobile outreach by the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County (HCC). No appointment is required. Staff will meet with individuals outside under a […]

Send someone to jail to raise funds for United Way of Tri-Valley Area

FARMINGTON — United Way’s “No Bail … Go Directly to Jail!” Fundraiser has started. Here’s a chance to put a high profile “perp” behind bars for an hour. Community members have agreed to help United Way raise money by being in the “line-up.” Visit www.uwtva.org and look through the photo array. Click the link and […]

Richard Grandmaison: Trump disrespectful of veterans

I am a Vietnam veteran. I was married when I received my draft notice on my 23rd birthday. President Trump makes disparaging remarks about people who disagree with him. He has made many insulting remarks about Sen. John McCain because he was a prisoner of war. Trump said McCain was not a hero. Trump also […]

Dwayne Guay: Join in Walk to End Alzheimer’s

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. I am joining participants in the fight against the disease at Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct. 17 in Brunswick. Currently, more than 28,000 people in Maine are living with Alzheimer’s disease, […]

Cartoon for Sunday, Sept. 27