FARMINGTON — Join us at the Farmington Public Library on December 6 at 6 p.m. for a presentation and book signing by acclaimed journalist and author Ret Talbot on the book Chasing Shadows: My Life Tracking the Great White Shark. Renowned for his in-depth coverage of ocean issues and animals, Talbot brings a wealth of […]
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Love lessons from the dishes of Grandmother Dede
There are times when you must speak. We know this to be accurate, yet when to speak, listen, or take action is not always as easy as it seems. Added to these words, wrote Mary Quinn in 2010, “not because you will change the other person, but because if you don’t speak, they have changed […]
988 Suicide Hotline Bill close to becoming a reality
To the Editor: Last session, I sponsored a bipartisan bill to help save the lives of students. LD 1263 “An Act to Require Certain School Identification Cards to Include the Telephone Number of a Suicide and Crisis Hotline,” adds the 988 suicide hotline number to school ID cards that are already provided to students. If […]
Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Road, Farmington, is a non-profit animal shelter focused on providing temporary care and shelter to stray, homeless, and abandoned animals within our community. The shelter is a no-kill shelter, which means animals are never euthanized due to a lack of space. The lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms […]
Gardens Aglow through the holidays
BOOTHBAY — Gardens Aglow, 105 Botanical Gardens Drive in Boothbay, is returning for its ninth season running from now until December 31, admission times are 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are required for admission. our annual celebration will feature new walking routes and paths to explore, as well as some […]
North Livermore Baptist Church
NO. LIVERMORE — At the Nov. 26, 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 “Since Jesus Came Into My Heart”, “Love Lifted Me” and “A New Name in Glory”. The service […]
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Christmas Party CHESTERVILLE — There will be a Children’s Christmas Party at the Chesterville Town Hall at 409 Dutch Gap Road in Chesterville on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. Come make crafts, decorate cookies, hear a story, and meet Santa Claus. This fun and free event is sponsored by the North Chesterville Extension […]
Jay man charged in multiple thefts in Wilton, Farmington and Jay
Three police departments issued summonses on the misdemeanor theft charges to Kirk M. Richards, 32.
Spruce Mountain High School to present The Lightning Thief
Performances will be Friday and Saturday evening, Dec. 1 and 2, with a Saturday matinee.