NO. LIVERMORE — At the March 24 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 “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” “All Glory, Laud and Honor” “Calvary Covers it All”. The service ended with “Go […]
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USDA approves emergency forest restoration help
REGION — The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting applications in all sixteen Counties for the Agency’s (FSA) Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) to address damages caused by major storms on December 18, 2023 and January 10 and 13, 2024. EFRP provides payments to eligible owners of nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) land to enable them […]
UWTVA – Helping with the very basics
REGION — The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area and other area non-profits are working hard to meet the short- and long-term needs of individuals and families in our community. Through United Way’s Very Basics Fund we focus on helping those struggling with the rising costs of the essentials. Increased food prices, high heating costs, […]
Scholarship available to women pursuing science, business degrees
STATE — The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) is currently accepting applications for the Lydia R. Laurendeau Scholarship Fund. Established in 2013, the Laurendeau Fund provides renewable scholarship support to young women who are graduating seniors from high schools in Maine pursuing post-secondary education in science or engineering at a four-year university. There is a preference for […]
Public invited to ‘Connecting with the Community’
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington cordially invites members of the public to its second annual “Connecting with the Community” social event on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. The event will be held at The Landing and the Beaver Lodge in the lower level of the Olsen Student Center, 111 South […]
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Eclipse PHILLIPS — On March 30, at 2 p.m., Phillips Area Community Center (PACC), 21 Depot St., is hosting a presentation on the upcoming solar eclipse by Paul Motts of Bethel. The program will focus on how ancient cultures perceived eclipses, why eclipses occur and how to be prepared for the April 8 eclipse. Before […]
Youth Art Month celebrated in local schools
JAY — Local schools are honored to present artwork made by talented young artists in our communities. Youth Art Month is also an opportunity to highlight the art educators in our schools and the importance of and access to quality art programs. Art educators help to inspire and empower young artists, creating avenues for young […]
First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — At the March 24 First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls service we expected very few people to brave the elements and attend Worship Service. However, we were happily surprised when many folks came to church in spite of the huge amount of snow! The Worship Service began as the Worship Team, Pastor […]
Vermont man suspected of having guns taken into custody in Walmart parking lot in Farmington
The store on Wilton Road was locked down, Farmington police Chief Kenneth Charles said.
Franklin County commissioners vote to provide $310,500 for projects
Food pantry, fairgrounds, community center and school are the recipients.