During every political season there is some debate on abortion. The problem is that the same arguments are used every time. The only choice seems to be either pro-life or pro-choice. I consider myself neither of these. Instead, I call myself pro-life-quality. What that means is that both sides make some excellent points but their […]
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Roberta Richards
AUBURN — Roberta Richards, 69, a resident of East Jay Road, Jay, passed away, Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Hospice House of Androscoggin with her family by her side following a brief illness. She was born Sept. 20, 1943, in Livermore, the daughter of Lloyd and Helen (Bryant) Ware. She attended school in Livermore. On July […]
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Church cancels Dec. 1 dinner LIVERMORE FALLS — Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church has canceled its planned roast pork dinner that was scheduled for Dec. 1. Organizers want everyone to support the benefit supper for Donald Simoneau being held the same night. The church will reschedule its supper at a later date. The benefit spaghetti […]
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RSU 73 board approves bonding for renovation project
JAY — The RSU 73 board Wednesday night unanimously approved bonding a $1.8 million project to house all Spruce Mountain High School students in Jay starting next fall. But before the construction project can go ahead, voters in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls must approve the funding at referendums in their towns. A public hearing […]
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Fire departments from three towns sponsor food drive
LIVERMORE FALLS – Fire departments from Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls are holding a nonperishable food drive to benefit the Tri-Town Ministerial Food Cupboard, which serves all three towns. The “three alarm” food drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. Drop-off points will be at the Livermore Falls Fire […]
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Men’s Breakfast set for Dec. 1 NEW PORTLAND — On Saturday, Dec. 1, the Western Mountains Baptist Church will host its monthly Men’s Breakfast. Men of all ages and all spiritual stages are welcomed to meet at the church at 8 a.m. for food, fellowship and a study from the Bible. Show up on Saturday […]
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RSU 73 lists two new CMCC classes
JAY/LIVERMORE FALLS — The RSU 73 Spruce Mountain Adult and Community Education Program has announced that two Central Maine Community College classes will be offered locally in Jay and Livermore Falls in 2013. Beginning Jan. 17 and running for 15 weeks, U.S. History Since 1865 will be offered at Spruce Mountain North Campus from 5:30 […]
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L. Pare: Another moment in history
I believe President Obama’s “historic” trip to Southeast Asia ranks next to another historic moment when it was claimed that Nero played the fiddle while Rome burned. Larry Pare, Livermore
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Business gets OK for changes to site plan
LIVERMORE – The Planning Board approved amendments to a site plan for Shackley Hill Spring off Route 108, Kurt Schaub, administrative assistant for the Board of Selectpersons, said Wednesday. Schaub who is also secretary to the Planning Board was not at the Nov. 20 meeting but was given the notes taken by board member Maria […]
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Livermore holiday hours set
LIVERMORE — The Town Office will be closed for Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24, and Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25. Selectpersons approved the request on Nov. 19. The office will close at noon on New Year’s Eve, Monday, Dec. 31, to allow for payroll closing. It will also be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 1, for […]