Franklin County Animal shelter is a no-kill shelter, which means they never euthanize animals due to a lack of space. Several hundred cats, dogs, and small animals come through the shelter’s doors each year. The shelter is committed to saving all healthy and treatable animals. They are a non-profit animal shelter focused on providing temporary […]
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Personal connections are vital during holidays
To the Editor: In Maine, approximately 135,000 people 50 and older live alone and are at higher risk of social isolation and loneliness. If there is one thing the pandemic made clear, it is that personal connections are vital to our mental and physical well-being. With the holidays upon us, feelings of loneliness and isolation can be heightened, […]
First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — As the congregation entered the sanctuary on Sunday, Dec. 15, Maggie Houlihan and Margaret Emery played several Christmas Carols to set the mood for the service. Pastor Russ Thayer gave a warm welcome to all, and Kay Watson read a few announcements, then led the singing of two praise songs: “Emmanuel” and […]
Jay Baptist Church
Dec. 8 service On December 8th, Pastor Chris Dalessio lit the second candle (PEACE) of the Advent wreath. As we prepare for the coming of Jesus, we remember that Jesus is our hope and peace. The prophet Isaiah said, “For unto us a Child is born. Unto us a Son is given. And the government […]
No. Livermore Baptist Church
NO. LIVERMORE — The congregation was welcomed in Dec. 15, by Pastor Bonnie Higgins at 9:30 a.m. to begin the service. The Call to Worship, Invocation/Lord’s Prayer were recited. The hymns that were sung were “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”, “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” “How Great our Joy!”. The service ended with “Go […]
Harrison’s take on school consolidation rife with misinformation
Harrison has spent six months researching exit strategies from School Administrative District 17, but confusion over details adds to frustrations.
Two members of Breakneck RC Speedway in Livermore Falls to visit Florida for Snowbird National RC Races
Ryan Pablo and Brian Payea will attend the Snowbird RC Nationals taking place in Orlando, Florida, from Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, 2025.
Where’s Miguel, the Elf on the Shelf?
Miguel will be moving each day from one business to another in Rumford and Mexico.
Annual DDF Toy Drive benefits nearly 1,500 children
After loading vehicles at the DDF office on Rt. 2, Houghton said they started at the Rumford Public Library with the Rumford Elementary School gifts, then headed to Meroby and unloaded countless bags.
Holiday spa sale at Coulthard’s Pools & Spas
Turner said that for the Christmas season, the 454 River Road business will take 10 percent off any Strong Spa. Strong is the only brand spa Coulthard’s is currently selling.