This week’s column is brought to you by ascension, helicopters, and apple cake. What do they have in common? Well, if all goes according to plan, they both rise, but other than that, I was inspired to write about helicopters and ascension while making a sweet apple cake. Ascension is written about everywhere and experienced […]
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SeniorsPlus awarded grant for enhanced services
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, was awarded a $500,000 grant through the Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS), who has partnered with the National Disability Institute (NDI) for the project. The project is designed to enhance care coordination services to Section 19 waiver members […]
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Area Scouts do well at Klondike Derby
BELGRADE– Despite the 14 degree temperature, Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade played host on Saturday, January 20, to an outdoor competition between Brown Bears, Northern Pike, Falcons, Arctic Sharks, a Wolf Pack, Antarctic Polar Sturgeon, and Spicy Meatballs. Those were the names of some of the Patrols of Scouts assembled to vie for the top spot in […]
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First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Jan. 28 First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls service with Pastor Russ Thayer, Keyboards: Maggie Houlihan & Margaret Emery, the Sunday morning service began at 10:30 a.m. after Maggie played pleasing hymn tunes on the organ to set the mood for the morning. Pastor Russ opened the service as he read […]
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Denise Acritelli named Maine VFW Teacher of the Year
Acritelli was first named VFW Teacher of the Year by Jay Post 3335 and District 9, then recognized as the state middle school winner.
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Spruce Mountain High School to auction sports banners Feb. 5-10
After temporarily being put on hold, Spruce Mountain High School Principal TJ Plourde announced the auction of original banners from Livermore Falls and Jay high schools during the Regional School Unit 73 board of directors meeting Thursday evening, Jan. 25.
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Dixfield residents approve disaster funding for roads
DIXFIELD — It took only 15 minutes at a Jan. 22 special town meeting for citizens to approve funding for road infrastructure and improvement following flood damage this summer. Citizens voted 11-1 to secure interim funding through an anticipatory note from Androscoggin Bank, up to $1 million, to pay for contractors and materials for the […]
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RSU 73 board hears books, bullying concerns
Community members shared concerns about books and bullying in Spruce Mountain schools at the Regional School Unit 73 board of directors meeting Thursday night, Jan. 25.
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Wilton water superintendent provides update on Dirigo Project
Wilton Water and Wastewater Superintendent Dalton Plante told the Select Board on Tuesday, Jan. 23, the department is waiting on easements before moving forward with the water transmission line project.