Ronald Bonsaint, 9, of Lisbon was honored as an Anthem Hero at Hadlock Field in Portland for his courage and perseverance battling leukemia. The recognition was from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and its support of the Maine Children’s Cancer Program. Bonsaint, center, who is in remission, got to take a celebratory home run […]
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Tammany discusses being 'rootbound' during prayer service at Trinity Episcopal Church
Klara Tammany, right, leads services on July 8 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Lewiston. She and Andrew Day, left, are part of the church’s team of lay leaders who preach and lead morning prayer services on the second Sunday of each month in Lewiston. Tammany used a poem and text from the Gospel of Mark 6:1-13 […]
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Observatory Night to see five planets
PARIS — The monthly free Open Observatory Night at Twitchell Observatory in Paris will be tonight from 8:15 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, July 20, on Hooper Ledge Road if skies are clear. Five planets are expected to be seen throughout the viewing — Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars. The moon will also be visible. Postponements will […]
Posted inConnections, Livermore Falls Advertiser, The Franklin Journal
Honorary Senate page
Connor Gooley, grandson of former state Sen. Walter Gooley of Farmington, was an honorary page for the state Senate on July 9. Connor was the inspiration for an “An Act To Increase Safety on a Youth Hunting Day for Hunting Bear by Allowing an Accompanying Adult To Possess a Firearm.” It became law in April. From […]
Posted inConnections, Rumford Falls Times
Rotary hears about River Valley Rising
The River Valley Rotary Club of Rumford hosted guest speakers Allie Burke, project director for River Valley Rising, and Melisa Harding, program director for the drug abuse prevention organization, at the club’s recent Fellowship Luncheon at HOPE Association in Rumford. From left are past club President Randall Therrien, Burke, Harding and club President Paul Doroghazi.
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Wilton church hosts prayer table on Main Street
WILTON — St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will have a prayer table Tuesdays from 9 to 10 a.m. on Main Street in order to pray with members of the community. The idea of a prayer table is from Torre Bissell of the Diocese of Albany, New York. He started a prayer table more than 10 years ago in front of his church in […]
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Responsible Pet Care features Steven, the 'gentleman'
PARIS — Responsible Pet Care is featuring Steven, a gentleman cat with two loves in life: napping and cat nip. Steven likes to nap under a blanket and doesn’t like to be disturbed. When his nap time is disrupted, he will poke his head out from the covers and give a disagreeable look to whomever […]
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Franklin County Animal Shelter: Dog of the Week loves outdoors
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week. Dog of the Week Fiona is 4-year-old, female staffy mix. She is a large dog, but has a heart of gold, according to shelter staff. She loves to be outside, but her favorite game is “chase me,” so she is best […]
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Legionnaire honored on birthday
Douglas Clark, 97, right front, is honored by fellow members of Lisbon Post 158, American Legion, on his 97th birthday. Among the crowd attending are his daughter Sandi Bishop, front left, grandson Jasper Bishop, right rear, and granddaughter Alexceus Clark, left rear. Also attending was Clark’s close friend and caregiver, Marie Russell.
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Sabattus Seniors present scholarship
The winner of the Sabattus Seniors $200 scholarship is Journee Levasseur, a graduate from St. Joseph’s College in Standish who will enter the University of New England in Biddeford to become a doctor. Treasurer Pauline Gemme presents the check to Levasseur’s grandmother, Virginia Levasseur, center. Helen Marsh, president, is at right.