JAY — At the Jay Baptist Church Sunday, July 28, service, Pastor Chris Dalessio welcomed the congregation and began the service at 10:30 a.m. with prayer. Music was provided by Becky Pelletier, pianist, and Richard Pelletier, Bass. Old-fashioned hymns sung were “How Great Thou Art”, Holy, Holy, Holy”, “Rock of Ages” and “Bringing in the […]
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First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — At the Sunday, August 4, First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls service, worship began at 10:30 a.m. as Kay Watson welcomed all in attendance. She read announcements of upcoming events, then went on to lead the Congregation as we sang two Praise Songs: “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above”, and “Behold, […]
Pediatric medical assistant honored
FARMINGTON — MaineHealth Medical Group (MHMG) President Dr. Aileen Mickey recently presented Amanda Read, a medical assistant in MaineHealth Pediatrics Farmington (formerly Franklin Health Pediatrics), with the prestigious Francine M. Rideout Service Excellence Award. This award is given to care team members who consistently demonstrate exceptional delivery of customer service and overall service excellence in […]
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Treasure Island CARRABASSETT VALLEY —Carrabassett Valley Public Library and Community Center presents The Little Red Wagon “Treasure Island” Summer Tour 2024 on Friday, August 9 at 1 p.m., at the Carrabassett Valley Town Park. The young hero, Jim Hawkins, comes into possession of a treasure map and sets off with his companions to find Captain […]
North Livermore Baptist Church
LIVERMORE – At the North Livermore Baptist Church Aug. 4 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 “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”, “At Calvary”, and “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”. […]
SeniorsPlus August class schedule
WILTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in August. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment […]
Our behavior and the actions we take serve as a blueprint for others
Sitting outside by the pool this evening, one wouldn’t know so much transformation is happening in the world. It’s easy to sit here and feel the tender breeze rustling the leaves far above my head; I am content to be alone with my thoughts. One is never as alone as it seems, of course. The […]
Rumford approves new sewer rate formula
RUMFORD — Following a public hearing Thursday, the Select Board, at its regular meeting, voted 5-0 to approve a new sewer rate formula that Town Manager George O’Keefe says will be more equitable for the estimated 3,100 users of the system. O’Keefe said utilizing this new formula is “entirely normal throughout the rest of Maine. […]
Prominent businessman’s safe donated to Andover Historical Society
ANDOVER — Shortly after the Olde Home Days parade on Aug. 3, the Andover Historical Society held a ceremony regarding the donation of a safe that served an important figure in the town’s history, Ralph D. Thurston. Tom Thurston said, “He and my great-grandmother ran a general store (Ralph D. Thurston General Merchandise) for 22 […]
Photos: Tri-Town represented at Wilton Blueberry Festival parade
Non-profit organizations, fire departments and politicians were among with ties to Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls seen in the Wilton Blueberry Festival parade Saturday morning, Aug. 3.