Hymnsing LIVERMORE FALLS — On Oct. 29. There will be a Hymnsing at the First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls, located at 25 Church Street. All are welcome to attend, to sing or just listen as we celebrate the good things God has given to us. The celebration will take place from 7 – 8 […]
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Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Road in Farmington. The lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, Noon to 4 p.m. We are performing dog adoptions by appointment. Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our office hours to schedule. We’d love to help you find the purrrfect […]
Kids’ Book Review: ‘Hilde cracks the case: Fire! Fire!’
Hilde Cracks the Case: Fire! Fire! By Hilde and Matthew Lysiak Illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff There is a new kid on the block in libraries and bookstores for early chapter book readers. Nine-year-old Hilde Lysiak is a serious newspaper reporter roaming her neighborhood to investigate strange things that are happening. She uses her observational and […]
Guest Op/Ed: Maine cannot afford to not invest in its public university infrastructure
For decades, the University of Maine System has seriously underinvested in its statewide physical plant. More than half of academic spaces and three-quarters of residence halls have not undergone real renovation since students used slide rules. Classrooms are not conducive to 21st-century workforce preparation. Research labs lack the capacity to meet industry innovation needs. And […]
Livermore’s new firetruck arrives, drives right into service
Livermore’s new firetruck arrived Tuesday and was already called into action for a car fire by Thursday.
RSU 10 to choose building contractor for new school in Mexico
The district’s building advisory committee will determine the contractor for the new school building in Mexico at their Nov. 6 meeting in the cafeteria at Mountain Valley High School at 5:30 p.m.
Five fire departments evacuate apartment complex after heavy smoke is seen in Rangeley
When firefighters couldn’t find what caused the smoke, the chief talked to residents and someone admitted to walking through the hall with burning incense.
Grandparents’ Day at elementary school scores wins for all
Spruce Mountain Elementary School hosted Grandparents’ Day Friday, Oct. 20, inviting all relatives to participate.
Golfers help former school nurse prepare for winter
JAY — Members of the Spruce Mountain High School golf team recently helped long time school nurse Jackie Kilbreth prepare for the winter by hauling and stacking wood for her and her husband, Scott, who live in Dixfield. The team did the same for Kilbreth’s son, Joe who lives next door to the couple. The […]