JAY — On Friday, Aug. 23, OTIS Federal Credit Union hosted their second annual “Totes for Teachers” back-to-school event, giving away totes of supplies to teachers employed within the Credit Union’s field of membership. Teachers who stopped by were each given a plastic tote full of supplies ranging from pencils and notebooks to hand sanitizer […]
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VFW Post 3335 to hold POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony
JAY — Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335, AMVETS Lane Dube Post 33, and American Legion Post 10, and their Auxiliaries will hold the annual public Prisoner of War/Missing In Action (POW/MIA) Recognition Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m. at the POW/MIA Memorial, corner of Route 4 and Riley Road, Jay. All members, […]
New partnership informs, empowers voters
PORTLAND — The Maine Library Association (MLA) and League of Women Voters of Maine (LWVME) has announced a new partnership to inform and empower voters ahead of the November 2024 election. Libraries and Maine Local League chapters have long worked together to co-host voter registration events, educational programs, and candidate forums. Many libraries promote the […]
UMF presents reading by novelist Leela Corman
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to present graphic novelist, illustrator, painter and educator Leela Corman as the first reader of the 2024-25 season of its popular Visiting Writers series. This multifaceted artist creates entirely hand painted comics and graphic novels in watercolor, gouache and acrylics. She works primarily with Polish-Jewish […]
Rumford-based district needs 7 more ed techs and part-time nurse
Math and science teachers are hired for Buckfield and Mexico schools.
Police investigating break-in at medical marijuana retail store in Livermore Falls
The burglary occurred at about 5 a.m., according to a store surveillance video, and was reported at about 9 a.m., Livermore Falls officer Trevor Gagnon said.
State starts preliminary design for roundabout at Jay intersection
The purpose of the project is for safety improvements, according to Douglas Coombs, senior project manager of the state highway program.
Photo: Scene showcases spooky season
With summer winding down, some families are getting a jump on Halloween and have already decorated for the spooky season.
Apple producers in Livermore have big, colorful, juicy fruit this year
Boothby’s Farm Market and Orchard is open for apple picking four days a week at the orchard on Boothby Road.