LIVERMORE — The next 24-hour Live-In History Experience at Washburn-Norlands Living History Center on Sept. 27 and 28 is open to the public. To reserve a spot, sign up by Sept. 13. Space is limited to 15 participants. For more information or to register, call 207-897-4366, email Programs@Norlands.org or visit www.norlands.org. The Live-In History Experience […]
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Woman keeps moving in the face of critical injuries
CANTON — Grace Judd’s grandson remembers holding her hand, kneeling beside her hospital bed and telling her if she had anything left in her to fight for her life. It was the fifth or sixth time she had been taken off a ventilator, James Cloutier Jr., 20, of Dixfield said. The family had been told […]
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Norlands community appreciation day is Aug. 31
LIVERMORE — The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center will celebrate a community appreciation day with discounted admission for living history tours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. Aug. 31 is the last day the museum is open for summer living history tours. The Washburn mansion, farmer’s cottage, library and one-room schoolhouse will be […]
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RSU 73 board announces tours of newly renovated school
LIVERMORE FALLS — Residents of the three towns that comprise RSU 73 will have a chance next week to share in a school-opening barbecue and tour of Spruce Mountain High School. At Thursday’s board meeting, it was announced that all are invited to take part in the barbecue and check out all the changes that […]
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Wilton Blueberry Festival winners named
WILTON — The Blueberry Festival winners are as follows: Blueberry Bake-off Contest Adults: best of show, Susan Withrow; breakfast item, first, Elizabeth Crockett; second, Rebekah Karkos; third, Alana Ladd; dessert, first, Susan Withrow; second, Melissa Griffin; third, Connie Ryan; main dish, Rebekah Karkos; miscellaneous, first, Susan Withrow; second, Rebekah Karkos. 15 and under: best of […]
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Treat Library to resume story times
LIVERMORE FALLS — Summer Reading Camp at Treat Memorial Library celebrated its completion on Aug. 16 with the Chewonki Foundation’s presentation of “Scales & Tales.” Certificates and rewards were presented to all the campers who reached or exceeded their reading goals. Top readers for total number of hours read were Natasha McDonald, age 1-4 group; […]
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Country Music Jamboree JAY — A Country Music Jamboree will be held from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Where The Heck R We Campground, 261 Davenport Hill Road. There will be a variety of musicians playing throughout the day. For more information call 897-8113. Public supper at Masonic Hall LIVERMORE — A […]
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Livermore tax rate increases 80 cents
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons set the tax rate Monday night at $14.20 per $1,000 of valuation. It is an increase of 80 cents from last year’s $13.40, Administrative Assistant Kurt Schaub said Tuesday. The rise is due to a $112,000 increase in the town’s share of the RSU 73 budget and a $51,000 reduction in state […]
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Winston G. Coombs
1928 – 2013 LIVERMORE —Winston G. Coombs, 85, of Livermore died Sunday, Aug. 4, at his home on Long Pond, with his family by his side. He was born March 24, 1928, in Livermore, the son of Gerald and Edna (Clark) Coombs. He attended Livermore Falls High School, leaving his senior year to enlist in […]