‘I always liked the stories of the soldier in the field that was writing to his family,’ said Fuller of the transcribing he does for Maine State Museum in Augusta.
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Posted inBethel, The Bethel Citizen
Greenwood’s oldest citizen Beth Brough receives Boston Post Cane
‘I always thought 91 was young, but I guess not.’ said Beth Brough of receiving the cane
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Posted inBethel, The Bethel Citizen
Our historic places: Newry’s school house and Foster Farm
Newry’s Lower Sunday River school house and nearby Foster Family Farm are on the National Register of Historic Places
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington voters approve funding for skateboard park
Voter approval was needed because perpetual care comes with the funding.
Posted inBethel, The Bethel Citizen
The Way It Was in Bethel: Week of Aug. 12-19
Showcasing what happened in the Bethel-area on this date for the week of Aug. 12-19. Visit SunJournal.com/archive to view 19 years worth of history at your fingertips.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills voters reject school budget for the 2nd time
Despite SAD 17’s administration and school board cutting $819,000 from the operating budget and eliminating a $2 million capital improvements request that would have been funded by the local share, residents of Harrison and West Paris continue to strongly oppose school spending.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Meals on Wheels seeks to serve more people
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus is accepting applications for the Meals on Wheels program serving older adults and individuals with disabilities in Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties. Meals on Wheels at SeniorsPlus has the capacity to serve more individuals in its tri-county service area. Meals on Wheels is a need-based rather than a financially based program. Individuals […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Papermakers Heritage celebration August 17
LIVERMORE FALLS — Everyone is welcome to join us on Saturday August 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Maine’s Paper and Heritage Museum, 22 Church Street in Livermore Falls to celebrate our Papermaking Heritage. Hot dogs,”Marty’s Famous Meatballs”, potato salad, chips, celebration cake and drinks will be served. Picnic tables will be set […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
OTIS donates to Spruce Mt. Ski Area for lodge renovations
JAY – OTIS Federal Credit Union (FCU) has donated $10,000 to Spruce Mountain Ski Area, located in Jay. This donation brings Spruce Mountain closer to its goal of raising $25,000 to have Maine Cabin Masters renovate the ski lodge (“The Barn”). The renovation work will include improvements such as replacing doors and windows, updating the […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal shelter is a no-kill shelter, which means they never euthanize animals due to a lack of space. Several hundred cats, dogs, and small animals come through the shelter’s doors each year. The shelter is committed to saving all healthy and treatable animals. They are a non-profit animal shelter focused on providing temporary […]