NO. LIVERMORE — Don Jordon (church member) sat in for Pastor Bonnie as she was on vacation. His message was titled “This is My Church.” This was the copy of a sermon given by Elwood Gross sometime in the 40’s or 50’s. It was a history of the North Livermore church, how it compared to […]
2019
Nudged by Nostalgia – Youngest Blue & Gray
Story of William Blackstone Reynolds
Broadband bond key to connectivity future
To the editor: A century ago, rural farmers had difficulty gaining access to phone lines, so they took the problem into their own hands and began constructing infrastructure to get phone access in rural areas. This effort became the foundation of OTELCO. Our commitment to supporting the infrastructure needs of rural Maine is just as […]
Recalling region’s paper making heritage
LIVERMORE FALLS — The second annual Maine Paper Makers Celebration was held at the Maine Paper and Heritage Museum Saturday, August 24. Museum president Greg Bizier said he hopes to expand the celebration a bit every year. “The paper industry is a great part of this community,” said Bizier. “David Record, whose family was a […]
Concerns in Portland school community prompt probation office to move sex offender counseling
A petition calling for the new probation office near Presumpscot Elementary School to move is on hold as corrections officials say they are trying to address concerns.
Claire’s kitchen
Back to life…back to reality…back to school! It’s time kids, you have had your 3 months of fun and now the real excitement begins. Parents are often on the fence about how they feel about school starting again. Some feel relieved that their child will be supervised and learning new things and others just want […]
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Sale LIVERMORE — To benefit the NEW Livermore Little Free Food Pantry. Benefit Yard Sale – August 30 – Sept 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., all three days. We are looking for families to join in on the fund raising effort. Please bring sale items (or cash donations) to Donna at 247 Canton […]
Soil health workshop slated
LISBON FALLS — The Androscoggin Valley SWCD will be holding the workshop on Wednesday, September 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension on 24 Main Street, Lisbon Falls. The content will consist of a lecture style presentation by Nick Rowley of Highmoor Farms, followed by an in field sheet mulching […]
Is Maine officially racist?
In February this year Governor Mills’ office confirmed that the slogan “The Way Life Should Be” will return to a sign near Maine’s border with New Hampshire. Governor LePage’s “Open for Business” was already eliminated. Democrats despise any suggestion that the health and welfare of businesses should impede government growth and well-being. This is pretty […]
Red Sox crush three homers in beating Rockies, 10-6
Jackie Bradley Jr., Christian Vazquez and Xander Bogaerts hit homers as Rick Porcello picks up his 12th win.