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Civil War book discussions at Norlands

LIVERMORE FALLS — The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center will host two more book discussions as part of the “Local & Legendary: Maine in the Civil War Community Reads” series. The first discussion is March 25 and focuses on “For Cause and Comrades: Why Men Fought in the Civil War” by James M. McPherson. The public […]

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DUV to install officers NORWAY — The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 Hannah F. Richardson Tent 19, Stoneham, met Feb. 25 at the home of Kim Hansen for the first meeting of the new year. Due to small attendance, installation will be held at the meeting on Wednesday, March 25, at […]

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Enjoy old-fashioned sugaring at Norlands

LIVERMORE — Experience a late winter ritual done the old-fashioned way from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the Norlands, Maine’s oldest living history farm and museum. In celebration of Maine Maple Sunday, visitors can enjoy fresh, hot pancakes and sausage, served with Norlands’ own maple syrup, in the historic farmer’s cottage. […]

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Bottle drive for Treat Memorial LIVERMORE FALLS — A bottle drive to benefit the Treat Memorial Library will be held March 20, 21 and 22. For pickup, call 897-3631 or email beaudoin.john@yahoo.com. Supper at Masonic Hall in Wilton WILTON — On Saturday, March 21, there will be a public supper at the Harland M. Harnden […]

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National Athletic Training Month being celebrated at Franklin Memorial

FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital’s certified athletic trainers are celebrating National Athletic Training Month in March. They include Jeremy Starbird, ATC, and Dan Waterman, ATC. “National Athletic Training Month was established so that we could do a better job of educating the public about our profession and our quality and level of care,” said Waterman. […]

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Lecture topic is garden blogs PARIS — The McLaughlin Garden and Homestead’s 2015 lecture series continues at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, when Dr. Jean Potuchek discusses “Garden Blogs: A Virtual Garden Club.” Potuchek, a sociology professor emeritus at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, is now retired to East Poland. She is an avid perennial gardener. […]

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Stress reduction program starts March 12 FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital has openings for its intensive nine-session stress reduction program that starts Thursday, March 12, and is designed to teach participants skills to reduce stress and improve overall health and happiness. Program instructors are Dr. Kathleen Hickey and physician assistant Tim Davis. The course is […]

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Equipment decisions made in Livermore

LIVERMORE — Selectpersons voted at their meeting Monday night to take the Case backhoe that has been used at the transfer station out of service and replace the arms on the JCB backhoe. Highway Foreman Roger Ferland said that an ultrasonic inspection of the front-loader arms of the JCB backhoe completed by Archie Ray of […]