JAY — At the Jay Baptist Church Sunday, March 9 service, Pastor Chris Dalessio welcomed the congregation and opened the service with prayer. Music was provided by Becky Pelletier. Announcements were made and the following hymns were sung: Come, Now is the Time to Worship, Because He Lives, and Jesus is Coming Again. The Sermon […]
Local News
Tonya Lewis to be appointed new Woodstock Town Manager
Lewis, of Bethel, introduced at Town Meeting on March 31, returns to Woodstock Town Office, having worked with outgoing Town Manager Vern Maxfield for two years.
Spruce Mountain schools get 5-year grant to lower substance use
The $625,000 grant to be spread over five years aims to reduce substance use in the district.
Clearing the last snow: loader at work in Jay Plaza parking lot
On March 27, a front-end loader was seen at Jay Plaza clearing the last snow piles from the parking lot under bright blue skies.
RSU 9 voters oppose proposal to buy former Ingalls School
Voters in RSU 9 rejected a proposal to buy the former Ingalls School in Farmington using federal grant funds.
Camp Invention summer STEM program comes to Bridgton
In Control™: Campers take control of their innovation journey as they head out on the ultimate road trip. Credit: Camp Invention BRIDGTON — Camp Invention®, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to Stevens Brook Elementary School the week of July 7-11. A program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame® in […]
Enology scholarship announced
AREA — The French Broad Vignerons announces the availability of a $500 Scholarship to prospective enology students. The French Broad Vignerons of Western North Carolina is a nonprofit organization focused on the viticulture and enology education of its members. Knowledge of vineyard management and winemaking requires dedicated study and real-time experience. From careers in winemaking […]
Interim principal appointed to lead Mexico elementary school
Earlier in the summer, Superintendent Deb Alden suggested that a public tour of the new Mountain Valley Community School might be possible in August, but that’s not going to happen.
UMF online summer session open to public
FARMINGTON, ME — Thinking of taking an online college course or two this spring or summer? Registration for the University of Maine at Farmington Summer Session courses is now open to the public. Courses cover a wide range of topics in Art History, Chemistry, Early Childhood and Special Education, Education, English, Environmental Science, Geology, Health, […]
Meeting set to eliminate Andover’s elected officials
To the Editor: Over the past thirty-five years, Andover property taxes have increased steadily, and recently, rather abruptly. Meanwhile, the population has decreased, and businesses have closed. A once-thriving village has become a desolate ghost town. Leadership has been remiss in addressing these problems. If current select board members feel overwhelmed, they should pass the […]