REGION — 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 September 18 and 25. “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 will […]
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Bruce knows his way around the State House
To the Editor: On November 5, I will cast my vote for Bruce Bryant for District 19 Maine State Senator. If you know Bruce Bryant, as so very many people in Western Maine do, you know he was born and raised here and stayed on to work and raise his family. Bruce knows his way […]
North Livermore Baptist Church
LIVERMORE — At the North Livermore Baptist Church August 25 service, the congregation was welcomed 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 “Since I Have Been Redeemed”, “Without Him”, and “Here I Am Lord”. The service ended […]
Market adjustment to impact Rumford taxpayers
RUMFORD — The town is performing a market value adjustment this year, necessary to keep Rumford adherent to the Maine State Law of maintaining assessed values at a minimum of 70 percent-plus of actual values, said Jim Rinaldo, a member of the Board of Assessors. Speaking at the Select Board meeting Aug. 15, he said […]
Livermore Select Board discusses beach maintenance concerns, considers fencing and increased supervision
The Livermore Select Board discussed ongoing issues with litter and misuse at the town beach, considering solutions such as hiring staff, increasing signage, and installing fencing to address the problems.
Livermore Falls sewer bills explained, revaluation starts earlier than expected
Town Clerk Doris Austin also said absentee ballots could be requested and would be sent out once available.
Spruce Mountain school system approves No Tolerance Policy for primary students, other handbook changes
Primary students who display aggressive behavior towards staff or other students will not be allowed to return to the classroom.
Jay Baptist Church hosts community barbeque to welcome new pastor
Jay Baptist Church hosted a community barbecue Aug. 24, welcoming new pastor Chris Dalessio and his wife, Heidi Kokkala.
Photos: Ending hunger one find at a time
OTIS Federal Credit Union in Jay holds a yard sale Saturday, Aug. 24, to support the Campaign for Ending Hunger sponsored by Maine Credit Unions.
New principal at Spruce Mountain Primary School wants to help students achieve goals
Darcy Shink has masters degrees in literacy and educational leadership plus 17 years of teaching experience.