BETHEL — “This is not someone going after a book with a pitchfork. I think the book is great from an adult perspective, but not for a child,” said former School Board Member Stephanie Erickson who filed a book challenge against the book, ‘Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,’” available to middle schoolers at […]
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Bethel to scrutinize social services requests
Town Manager Sharon Jackson explained her budget process to the selectboard and three budget committee members at the Dec. 6 selectboard meeting.
Chillosophy yoga opens in Bethel
BETHEL — Chillosophy, a new yoga and meditation studio at 32 Parkway Road, Bethel offers classes Monday through Saturday. Mary Kate Jamieson opened the space at the end of October. Classes are in flow, Vinyasa, Chill flow and meditation. Jamieson offers private classes, too.
UMF community looks to brighten the season
FARMINGTON — University of Maine at Farmington students, faculty and staff are looking to brighten the holiday season for children and families in the greater Farmington area. Multiple charitable giving opportunities are being sponsored by UMF and area non-profit organizations to help members of the community have a warmer and happier holiday. In its 18th […]
North Livermore Baptist Church
NO. LIVERMORE — At the Dec. 10, 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 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You”, “O Holy Night!” and “How Great Our Joy!”. The service ended with […]
First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — At the Sunday, Dec. 10, First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls service, Maggie Houlihan played many beautiful seasonal pieces of music as people hummed and sang along with her music. Kay King-Watson opened the service as she read a few announcements. She led the congregation as we sang two praise songs: ‘As […]
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Giving Tree FARMINGTON — University of Maine at Farmington students, faculty and staff are looking to brighten the holiday season for children and families in the greater Farmington area. In its 18th year, the University Store is sponsoring its “Giving Tree” holiday tradition in partnership with the Farmington Elks Lodge and Operation Santa Claus. Members […]
Pets of the Week
Meet Wendy, the pint-sized gremlin with a heart of gold. Wendy is a small mixed breed female of six months old and weighs only 19 lbs. Wendy’s boundless energy is contagious, bringing joy and laughter to anyone lucky enough to be in her company. Whether she’s zooming around with playful exuberance or curling up for […]