By Pam Harnden, Staff Writer JAY — Students in the advanced placement environmental science class at Spruce Mountain High School are spreading information about recycling that could save local taxpayers thousands of dollars. Instructor Rob Taylor said a recycling crisis is becoming a national issue. His students are helping to raise awareness locally. “Things the […]
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Pets of the Week are Ricky, Chubbs
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week. Dog of the Week is Chubbs, a 4- to 6-year-old male mixed breed. He is a big, handsome boy with a sweet nature. Chubbs is a strong guy and would love to find an energetic home that could take him along […]
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U.S. Sen. Angus King urges Spruce Mountain Adult Ed graduates to take risks
By Barry Matulaitis, Staff Editor JAY — U.S. Sen. Angus King implored graduates of Spruce Mountain Adult & Community Education on Thursday night to take risks and be positive. “Attitude really is everything,” King said. “It’s your attitude, not your aptitude, that determines your altitude.” King encouraged graduates to take chances and to not limit […]
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June 20 deadline to register for summer rec program
By Pam Harnden, Staff Writer LIVERMORE FALLS — The deadline to sign up for the Spruce Mountain Summer Recreation program, which will be held at the AYS Building, is June 20. Competed registrations should be returned to the Jay or Livermore Falls Town Offices. Program director Sally Boivin said the deadline is needed so she […]
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Girls’ State delegates from Spruce Mountain announced
By Pam Harnden, Staff Writer JAY — Eight juniors from Spruce Mountain High School have been selected as delegates to attend American Legion Auxiliary Department of Maine’s 72nd Annual Dirigo Girls’ State, June 17-22, at Husson College in Bangor. Dirigo Girls’ State is a non-partisan opportunity for young women to learn about responsible citizenship in […]
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Vendors needed for craft fair at Norlands
LIVERMORE — The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, a 19th-century museum and working farm at 290 Norlands Rd., seeks artists, crafters and historical exhibitors for its biennial Strawberry Festival & Heritage Day, to be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 23. Crafters and artists are welcome to exhibit, demonstrate and sell original artwork. […]
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Sheehan named managing editor of Sun Media Group weekly newspapers
By Staff report NORWAY — A.M. Sheehan, editor of the Advertiser-Democrat, has been appointed the managing editor for all of Sun Media Group’s Western Maine weekly newspapers. Sheehan, who was named Maine Journalist of the Year by the Maine Press Association in 2012, is an award-winning journalist whose work earned the weekly Norway newspaper a […]
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Livermore Falls History Night showcases town’s heritage
By Barry Matulaitis, Staff Editor LIVERMORE FALLS — Visitors will be taking a trip back in time at History Night in Livermore Falls on Friday from 4-8 p.m. “A lot of people look forward to it, from kids to older people,” said History Night co-founder Kenny Jacques. “It’s kind of like a rite of spring […]
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Once in the family, back in the family: Bowling in Paris
PARIS — When Russ Nealey Jr. began looking for a career change, he had no idea that he would follow in his father’s footsteps and buy the bowling alley Russ Nealey Sr. once owned. Russ Jr. closed on the bowling alley – formerly Hobbs Lucky Lanes – at 108 Park St. in Paris on Nov. 18, which […]