Some of the federal money may be used to fix a damaged plate on a compactor at the transfer station and paving the parking lot at the town office.
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First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — As parishioners gathered for worship on Sunday, Nov. 17, Maggie Houlihan played familiar hymns to welcome all to the service. Pastor Thayer opened the service and Kay Watson read a few announcements. We sang two praise songs: “Great and Mighty” and “His Name Is Wonderful”. Pastor Thayer gave the Call to Worship […]
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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 […]
Jay Baptist Church
JAY — On Sunday, Nov. 10, Pastor Chris Dalessio greeted the congregation and opened the service in prayer. Music was provided by Becky & Dick Pelletier. Hymns sung were: “Amazing Grace”, “O Beautiful for Spacious Skies”, and “Holy, Holy, Holy”. Today’s sermon was “Keeping It 100: Hell”. Hell is real. God tells us that hell […]
North Livermore Baptist Church
NO. LIVERMORE — The congregation was welcomed in at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, to begin the morning worship service. Pastor Bonnie is away this weekend attending the ABCUSA board meetings. Jeremy Brown from Camp Good News brought the message. The Call to Worship, Invocation/Lord’s Prayer were recited. The hymns that were sung were “Wonderful […]
Pets of the Week
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter is located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington. Our lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, 12-4 p.m. We are performing dog adoptions by appointment. Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our open hours to schedule an appointment. Also call if […]
News You Can Use
Welcome to AARP Maine’s News You Can Use. Each monthly article will focus on seasonal, useful information to keep everyone informed about AARP topics, events, or just fun stuff to do. AARP was founded 60 years ago by a retired school teacher, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus. Since that time, AARP has been committed to the […]
When is it too early to decorate for Christmas?
I’m so excited. We’ve begun decorating for Christmas. The outdoor lights won’t be turned on until after America’s Thanksgiving. I don’t think so, anyway. I love the Christmas season, and you can’t begin too early. When remembering the commercial aspects, it may seem too early to bring them out, but that’s when I say, “Observe, […]
Shelley Jamison of Bessey Insurance retires after 35 years
TURNER — Shelley started working in the insurance industry in 1990 with her mother, Norma Bessey Colby, when Bessey Insurance Agency was run out of her home. Mom had taken over the agency from her parents, Marion [Waterman] Bessey and Gerald Heald Bessey in 1977. Bessey Insurance was formed in 1939, based at Shelley’s grandparents’ […]
Franklin County accepts $1 million federal grant for jail to address substance use recovery, recidivism
The money will come over a three-year period to help the Franklin County Detention Center address substance use and opioid use recovery.