FARMINGTON — The Farmington Public Library is hosting an author talk with Philip C. Baker as he discusses his debut novel Hunger Hill. This event will be hosted in the Holman Room of the library on Thursday, May 16 at 6 p.m. Baker is a seasoned traveler whose life experiences range from managing a drill […]
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4-H offers online info session for volunteers
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 May 22 and 29. “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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Breakfast LIVERMORE FALLS — George Bunten Post 10 American Legion, 17 Reynolds Ave. is having a Legion Breakfast Saturday, May 18 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. The buffet includes pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, sausage gravy and biscuits, home fries, cinnamon rolls, fruit salad, juices, coffee and more. The price is $10 requested donation, for children under 10, […]
First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — At the Sunday, May 5, First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls service, an over-cast sky on this Sunday morning did not keep those attending the First Baptist Church from cheery greetings and big smiles. Maggie Houlihan played beautiful hymns on the pipe organ to set a happy mood for the Worship Service. […]
Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter, located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington is a no kill shelter, which means animals are not euthanized due to space constraints. 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. […]
North Livermore Baptist Church
LIVERMORE – At the May 5 North Livermore Baptist Church service, the congregation was welcomed by Pastor Bonnie Higgins at 9:30 a.m. to begin the service. The Invocation/Lord’s Prayer were recited. The hymns that were sung were “Redeemed”, “I Know Whom I Have Believed”, and “Take the Name of Jesus with You”. The service ended […]
Grants available to support animal welfare
STATE — Grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Animal Welfare Fund are available to organizations and projects that advance animal welfare for small companion animals in the state. In 2023, the Animal Welfare grant program awarded a total of $408,980 to 29 organizations. Grantees included Somerset Humane Society, for a low-cost spay and neuter […]
Maine high schools, youth organizations that commit to Envirothon next year are eligible for free starter kit
Grant funding has made 20 kits, valued at $200 each, available for free to high schools and youth organizations that commit to start Envirothon teams and compete next year.
Jay woman prohibited from having a firearm accused of shooting bullet in air at Jay residential neighborhood
Lona J. Judd, 46, was arrested on a warrant Monday charging illegal possession of a firearm, criminal threatening, discharging a firearm or crossbow near dwelling and violation condition of release.
Canton residents seek seat on Dixfield-based school board
Carl Lueders is seeking another three-year term; Thomas Peters is also a candidate.