LIVERMORE — The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road in Livermore, will host its seventh Civil War Living History Weekend on June 22 and 23. The family-friendly event will feature a wide variety of demonstrations, exhibits, and engaging activities remembering the activities of the Civil War. It is co-organized by the 3rd Maine Company […]
June 2019
Spruce Envirothon, SMART teams recognized for their achievements
At the year-end program recognizing the accomplishments of the Spruce Mountain Area Robotics Team and Envirothon teams, Orion Schwab was named Spruce Mountain Environmental Student of the Year.
Spruce Mountain seniors walk to the future
JAY — Prior to the Spruce Mountain High School graduation on Sunday, June 9 the Class of 2019 were given some words of wisdom from their principal, TJ Plourde. Plourde said, “This event is for you. Be respectful. Pay attention. Treat others with respect if they mess up. “Don’t be surprised if your crazy uncle […]
A1 Auto Transport offers scholarships
MAINE — A1 Auto Transport Inc. is in the auto transport industry, and is am international moving company with offices in Maine. The company’s national recognition has made it possible for them to extend their scholarship program to all eligible students in Maine. Scholarships are awarded in the sum of $250, $500 or $1,000 per […]
North Livermore Baptist Church news
NORTH LIVERMORE — The message for Sunday, June 9, was titled “The Wrath of God” and the scripture was Romans 1:18-23. We all know that God is a loving, kind, and a generous God. We know that God grants His grace and mercy on all of us. The Bible is filled with warnings about God’s […]
Academic honors
Plymouth State PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Three students from Maine have been awarded academic honors for the spring 2019 semester at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, New Hampshire. To be named to the president’s list, a student must achieve a GPA of 3.7 or better for the spring 2019 semester and must have attempted at least […]
What we need to know about phytic acid in seeds
I miss being able to eat high nutrient-dense seeds without worrying if they will digest well. Some cause me outright pain, while others, to digest, take a long, uncomfortable time. I’ve been curious as to whether there are ways I can prepare them that can help me eat more of a variety of seeds, without […]
Ramblers to host CD release party
AREA — The Sandy River Ramblers will celebrate their long-anticipated new CD, “Home in the Heart of Maine,” with a concert Saturday, June 29, at Somerset Abbey, Main Street in Madison. Somerset Abbey is a beautiful concert hall housed in a historic church building. Locally made food and snacks and a wide array of Maine-brewed […]
FOSH reasons for bond request
To the Editor: As you know, at the 2019 Fayette Town Meeting, we will be discussing the mil rate, school funding and a bond to enable the opening of Starling Hall. The Friends of Starling Hall (FOSH) is taking this opportunity to address the reasons for our bond request. FOSH can complete the work needed […]
Spruce seniors memory walk
Seniors from Spruce Mountain High School took a look back prior to graduation on Sunday, June 9 by visiting other district schools.