READFIELD — The Readfield Historical Society and the Readfield Union Meeting House invite you to time travel on December 9 and experience “Christmas through the Ages.” The two organizations have arranged for participants to visit several buildings where costumed guides will share information about six unique eras of Christmas. Period decorations, refreshments, and music will […]
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First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Sunday, Nov. 19 First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls service began at 10:30 a.m. Before the service, Maggie Houlihan played seasonal music on the organ to set the mood. Pastor Russ Thayer and his wife, Carol moved among parishioners with words of greeting and welcome. The aroma of roasting turkeys filled […]
Wayne resident to have role in ‘Rent’
FRANKLIN, MA — Heather Pape of Wayne has earned the role of Ensemble in the Dean College production of “Rent,” which began Wednesday, Nov. 15 and ran through Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. The iconic musical “Rent” is finally coming to Dean College! “Rent” opened on Broadway in April 1996. The Pulitzer Prize-winning show ran for […]
North Livermore Baptist Church
NO. LIVERMORE — At the Nov. 19 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 “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come”, “Count Your Blessings” and “Now Thank We All Our God”. The service […]
Dance is the air Mallory Merrill breathes
Mallory Merrill of Jay will be reprising the role of Clara from The Nutcracker this year. Performances will be held in Belfast and Farmington in December.
Upgrades made at Spruce Mountain Ski Area; manager needed
Spruce Mountain Ski Area has about 10 active volunteers who have put in a lot of time and work this year to make the slope safer while still affordable for families.
Livermore Falls area American Legion faces challenges, shows resilience
Dwindling membership and other issues could have brought about closure of the post, but through hard work, determination and new members things are turning around.
Jay food pantry renamed to include 3 towns
Tri-Town Ministerial Association Food Cupboard is now Food Cupboard Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls.
Homeschooling on the rise in parts of Franklin County
Regional School Unit 9, like many districts both statewide and nationally, is contending with fluctuating numbers of students coming in and out of the district.