LIVERMORE FALLS — At the Sunday, May 12, First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls service, a brisk, cool morning greeted Parishioners as they stepped out of their cars to enter the First Baptist Church this Sunday. Warmth and fellowship welcomed all as Maggie Houlihan played familiar hymns on the pipe organ. Kay Watson greeted worshipers […]
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Phoenix Promise Keepers for month of April
LIVERMORE — Here are the students at Spruce Mountain Primary School who were the April Phoenix Promise Keepers of the Month. The Phoenix Promise is a pledge said each morning during morning announcements. It states, “I promise to Spread Kindness, Model Responsibility, Practice Safety, and Show Respect.” Our specialist staff also pick a student of […]
Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter is located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington. The shelter’s lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, Noon to 4 p.m., and they are performing dog adoptions by appointment. Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our office hours to schedule. We’d love to […]
Community solar development in western Maine gets $2.9 million boost
With locally-owned cooperatives, residents in western Maine will see reduced energy costs from community systems producing their power.
Falcon Camp plans summer outings for Rumford high school students
Staff will lead biking, hiking and canoeing trips in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Franklin County to apply for $700,000 from TIF program for new operations center
The center is estimated to cost $4.4 million and take a year to build.
Former camper to lead summer recreation program in Jay
Emma DiPompo of Jay is co-directing with Jared Berry of Livermore.
Jay board raises sewer rate slightly
The new rate goes into effect July 1.
Two suspects charged after 3 Mexico business burglaries
MEXICO — An 18 year old and a juvenile, both of Rumford, were charged May 6 following burglaries at three Main Street businesses, according to Police Chief Roy C. Hodsdon. Donnovan Bell and a 14-year-old male were each charged with burglary of a non-residence (Class C, 2 counts), aggravated criminal mischief (Class C, 1 count), […]
Mr. Drew and His Animals Too visit afterschool
Mr. Drew brought several insects and other animals to Spruce Mountain primary and elementary afterschool programs last week.