NO. LIVERMORE — The congregation was welcomed in by Pastor Bonnie Higgins at 9:30 a.m. to begin the service on Oct. 27. The Call to Worship, Invocation/Lord’s Prayer were recited. The hymns that were sung were “A Mighty Fortress Is Our Lord”, “Love Lifted Me” and “Our God Reigns”. The service ended with “Go Now […]
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The art of unselfing as taught by trees
I came across a new word for me to explore–unselfing. It’s been around for a while. A brief exploration with the help of Google showed me that it’s used in various ways and to varying degrees. Its first known use was in the 1800s and seemed to mean what one would expect it to mean–the […]
Western Maine Audubon presents talk Nov. 13
FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon is proud to present its third and final fall 2024 talk on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. The talk “Mountain Lakes as Sentinels of Change in the Northeast,” will be presented by Dr. Rachel Hovel and Dr. Julia Daly in Thomas Auditorium in UMF’s Preble Hall at 173 High […]
WinterKids’ silent auction biggest fundraiser
PORTLAND — WinterKids invites you to be a part of creating lifelong healthy habits for children across Maine at our 2024 License to Chill Silent Auction and Live Event. The silent auction offers exclusive experiences, luxury items, and unique packages that not only deliver excitement but also directly support WinterKids’ mission to keep kids active […]
Library hosts DiNovember dinosaur celebration
The Jay-Niles Memorial Library is hosting DiNovember, a month-long dinosaur celebration featuring scavenger hunts, Storytimes, fossil groups, dino yoga, crafts, and family movie nights, with all events free and open to the public.
Turkey Trot 4 Hope returns on Thanksgiving Day
NORWAY — The sixth annual Turkey Trot 4 Hope Scenic 4-mile Run or 1-mile Run/Walk will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, at 9 a.m. at the Norway Fire Station, 19 Danforth Street, Norway. Our many sponsors this year have guaranteed that this will be a great event to benefit the Cancer Resource […]
4-H offers online info session for aspiring volunteers
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m. on November 12 and 19. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees […]
Dixfield-area students receive cards for town library
Dirigo Elementary School second graders visited Ludden Memorial Library for a tour and story time.
November is ‘Dinovember’ at Jay-Niles Memorial Library
Jay-Niles Memorial Library is hosting dino-themed events throughout the month of November.
Learning to properly install a child’s car seat
Maine Bureau of Highway Safety sponsored a free two-hour event at the 290 Highland Terrace, where parents and caregivers learned how to properly install their child’s car seat and have their seat checked by certified child passenger safety technicians.