LIVERMORE FALLS — A local business is spearheading an effort to bring comfort, warmth, and joy to individuals and families this holiday season. A Serendipity Moment, 30 Main St., will be collecting coats, hats, boots and gloves of all sizes through Dec. 31. The business is also collecting hoodies for teenagers. Beginning in mid-November, toys for […]
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Community input vital to cultural planning
WILTON — The Greater Franklin Development Council and Arts Farmington hosted a cultural planning community forum Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Life Perks Coffee Co. “We submitted successful grant applications with Maine Arts Commission and Maine Community Foundation to develop a cultural plan for the region,” said Charlie Woodworth, GFDC executive director. Two $10,000 grants were […]
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Volunteers needed for LEGO League Qualifier
JAY — The Spruce Mountain Area Robotics Team (SMART) will host the 4th Annual Western Maine Lego League Qualifier on November 17 at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay. Up to 28 FIRST Lego League (FLL; FIRST stands for “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology”) teams from central Maine will compete for awards and […]
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Mentors look to help Spruce Mountain robotics program
JAY — Last week members of Spruce Mountain Area Robotics Team #3930 were visited by Joseph and Leah O’Brien, potential new mentors for the program. The O’Briens were active with a robotics team in Washington state. They are in the process of moving to Maine and are looking to build a long-term relationship with one or […]
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Jay library to celebrate 100 years on Saturday
By Donna M. Perry, Sun Journal JAY — The Jay-Niles Memorial Library holds history that spans 100 years. Library representatives will share the history as they celebrate the centennial anniversary of the library with a birthday party and open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13. There will be a cake-cutting […]
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Jay remembers those who never came home
JAY — Prisoners of war and those still missing in action were remembered Friday night at the POW/MIA Remembrance Bridge Monument of all Wars near Riley Road and Route 4. It was the 28th Annual POW/MIA Day recognition in Jay. Members of the Franklin and Oxford County Chapters of United Bikers of Maine travelled 18 miles […]
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Frantasia Festival Thursday through Friday
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Frantasia Festival of Out Music and Arts returns to Fitness Stylz, 7 p.m. to midnight, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, Aug. 23 – 25. Donations are suggested for each evening. Sixteen individuals or groups will perform during the festival. Six are new this year with several from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Asimina Chremos is […]
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A view of the past found at Jay open house
JAY — The Holmes-Craft Homestead on Old Jay Hill Road was a popular destination Saturday as the Jay Historical Society held its annual open house. Several vendors displayed their wares on the large lawn. Inside the house itself guides were available to help visitors maneuver the narrow stairway to the second floor. Men and women were intrigued […]
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Church remembers 225 years with memories, music, laughter and tears
LIVERMORE — Sunday afternoon, the North Livermore Baptist Church celebrated 225 years with a service of music and memories. Pastor Bonnie Higgins welcomed everyone and gave an opening prayer. The North Livermore Baptist Church Tribute Singers provided special music. Singing were Tom Berry, Lew Lyman Bill Marstaller, Kim Cote, Linda Deane and Debra Hebert. Linda Lyman […]
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Spruce Mountain High School graduates encouraged to exceed expectations
By Barry Matulaitis, Staff Editor JAY — Spruce Mountain High School’s 83 seniors listened intently at Sunday’s graduation ceremony as retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Helaina Lake challenged them to set high expectations for themselves. Lake, who was seriously wounded during her military service in Afghanistan, spoke of the obstacles she had overcome after she […]