MECHANIC FALLS, — Call for contestants! The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to announce its 4th Annual Maine High School Student Guitar Competition. This contest is open to Maine high school students, grades 9-12. Contestants are required to submit a video of their performance by March 1, 2025, to be […]
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Essentials FARMINGTON — The Essentials Closet ministry at Old South Church in Farmington offers personal care products free of charge to people in the greater Farmington area who are having trouble making ends meet. The Essentials Closet is open the second Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and the fourth Wednesday […]
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First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — Maggie Houlihan set the mood for worship Dec. 1 as she played favorite hymns on the organ. At 10:30 a.m., Pastor Russ Thayer welcomed all in attendance. Kay Watson read announcements and led the congregation as they sang two praise songs: “We Gather Together” and “Now Thank We All Our God”. Pastor […]
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Franklin County commission passes unorganized territory budget
County Administrator Amy Bernard announced that sheriff’s Sgt. Nathan Bean will retire after 27 years of service on Dec. 14.
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Crash on U.S. Route 2 in Wilton sends Jay woman to Farmington hospital
Kathryn Towle, 72, of Jay was driving east on U.S. Route 2 coming down Burgess Hill when a pickup truck driven by James Ainworth, 77, of Corinth, Vermont collided with her SUV.
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Money being put into Mexico building for temporary school
On Oct. 8, the Mountain Valley Middle School, which housed 366 students in grades 5 to 8, abruptly closed its doors when an air quality test conducted by an industrial hygienist deemed the school is no longer a safe and healthy place to work and learn.
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Photos: Family Fun Harvest Bingo at RES
Any money made from the raffles and bingo cards went to the Rumford Elementary School PTO.
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Where’s Miguel, the Elf on the Shelf?
It’s an idea from the Mexico Town Office to feature the 5-foot Elf on the Shelf.
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Theriault updates Mexico police recruitment efforts
Theriault, a former county sheriff and Mexico police chief, was hired Aug. 19 by the town for a year as chief administrator of records, evidence and inventory, shortly after the police department suspended operations due to a shortage of officers.
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RPL Friends to host holiday reception
The library reopened after an extended closure for the removal of asbestos and renovations this fall, and the party will celebrate its grand reopening.