The 1997 movie filmed in the Bethel area is about three adult children and two of their partners who meet at their family homestead in Maine for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Local News
State lowers Jay’s valuation by $93.6 million because of paper mill downsizing, closure
Town Manager Shiloh LaFrenire said state projections for Jay’s 2024-25 revenue-sharing is nearly $1 million more than last year.
New Ventures offers free workshops, classes
STATE —New Ventures Maine will offer free workshops and classes statewide in February in three program areas: career, business and financial education. Workshops and classes are designed to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to build a career, start a business, and manage money. The full class schedule is updated frequently […]
There is no spoon. Neither is there a chair.
“There is no spoon” can be a profound statement. What was meant by it when used in “The Matrix,” a 1999 Sci-Fi film? Various people have differing ideas on the meaning. It captured my attention because I’ve endeavored to look outside the box for as long as I can remember, even while feeling trapped in […]
Historic preservation grants available
AUGUSTA — The Commission anticipates awarding approximately $95,000 in matching grants for Historic Preservation projects sponsored by Certified Local Governments (CLGs) and $150,000 for projects undertaken by non-profit organizations, units of government, educational entities and state agencies. Application deadline is March 25, 2024. Eligible projects include architectural or archaeological survey, public education, preservation planning, National […]
President’s List
WNE SPRINGFIELD, MA — Western New England University (WNE) is proud to announce that Nathan Miller of Winthrop, has been named to the President’s List for the Fall Semester 2023. Miller is one of over 500 students to achieve this mark of academic excellence. Students are named to the President’s List for achieving a semester […]
Briefly
Memorial Day JAY-LIVERMORE FALLS — There will be an organizational meeting to establish a Memorial Day Parade 2024 in Jay – Livermore Falls. The meeting is open to any and all interested people who would like to be part of the working committee. The Memorial Day Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, […]
Jay Niles Library news
Mondays – Ernie Steward is a technology professional with many years of experience. He will be here every Monday to provide technology assistance. Wondering how to use your new cell phone or tablet? Did you just get a new laptop with software you don’t understand? Perhaps you have a medical or health question and you […]
North Livermore Baptist Church
February 4 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 “In the Garden” “The Old Rugged Cross”, and “Amazing Grace”. The service ended with Communion. Linda Lyman is the organist each week. Lew Lyman leads the […]