Local News
Newry to hold special town meeting Feb. 20
The town says it needs an additional $250,000 to address road repairs.
Concern grows that voters are mistakenly switching to ‘No Labels’ party
After hearing numerous complaints from town clerks across the state, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows became concerned that No Labels, a third-party presidential party was unwittingly enrolling voters.
Supporting the dying: Death doulas are an emerging field
The role can be quite varied, from relieving fear to cleaning to helping with paperwork.
‘It’s just amazing’: Bethel residents teaching immigrants English at Lewiston nonprofit
“Teaching English builds you up … you’re helping these people fit into a society and a culture that is so strange to them, it’s just amazing.” — Sharon Lyon of Bethel
Section of Route 5 in Andover set to reopen soon
The town’s summer concert series and Olde Home Days celebration are on track for this summer.
Parishes in Farmington, Jay honored
AREA — The community assistance programs at St. Joseph Parish in Farmington and St. Rose of Lima Parish in Jay were chosen as the winners of the 2024 Matthew 25 Award. Presented annually through Catholic Charities Maine Parish Social Ministry, the award is intended to recognize and illuminate the work of a parish social ministry […]
North Livermore Baptist Church
January 28, 2024, 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 “Since I Have Been Redeemed”, “Blessed Assurance”, and “Without Him”. The service ended with “Go Now in Peace”. Linda Lyman is the organist each week. […]
Treat Memorial Library
Feb. is jam packed with sweets here at Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main Street, Livermore Falls. We’ll have visitors throughout the month to help you with career advice, technology assistance, and canine cuddles. (Not all at the same time, unfortunately.) We’ll also be offering our usual programs as well. Do you need a cabin fever […]
Jay Niles Memorial Library
Western Maine Play Museum day passes are now available for check out at the Library. Celebrate Valentine’s day and check out our Blind Date with a Book display or grab a rocket valentine’s Take-and-Make kit in the children’s room. Thursday, Feb 1, is movie night, and the feature is Paddington at 4 p.m. This event […]