The Maine Literary Awards recognizes Maine-based writers, both published and unpublished as well as students, every year based on genre.
June 2020
Amy Byron given surprise farewell in Livermore
Livermore town office staff surprised Byron, who has taken a job in Livermore Falls, with a farewell parade Friday, June 19.
Most local pick your own berry farms plan to open this year
Modifications will be put in place to meet Maine CDC guidelines.
On this date in Maine history: June 24
June 24, 1794: The Massachusetts State Legislature charters Bowdoin College, which is named after the late Massachusetts Gov. James Bowdoin II, an amateur scientist and influential advocate of American independence. At the time of its founding, Bowdoin is the easternmost college in the United States. The Massachusetts state government and the governor’s son, James Bowdoin […]
Spruce adult ed graduation on hold
Graduation is on hold until a traditional ceremony can be held.
Pandemic sparks a do-it-yourself boom across Maine
While the coronavirus outbreak has hampered other sectors of the economy, business is booming for retailers that cater to home improvement projects.
SMMS holds eighth grade promotion parade
Some 75 Spruce Mountain Middle School eight grade students participated in the promotion parade Tuesday, June 16.
The Vice Presidential race?
Who ever heard of a vice-presidential race? Who could possibly care if there was one? No one has ever held the office in respect. “Cactus Jack” Garner, Roosevelt’s first vice president, concluded that the office wasn’t “worth a pitcher of warm spit.” Some say that Jack actually filled that pitcher with a different bodily fluid. […]
Claire’s California Kitchen
Summer is the time when we all enjoy picnics and BBQ’s but the warmer weather and food left out of the refrigerator can become a problem. Always use a cooler for meats, even those that have been cooked. Two hours out of the cooler could possibly be enough time for contamination. Before preparing food, wash […]
North Livermore Baptist Church
Happy Father’s Day! Today’s scripture reading, John 13:12-17 with the message titled, “Are you an Example?” Today we recognize and honor those men who have acted as fathers in our lives, however, we must also honor our Father in heaven. In the scripture today Jesus is giving us an example of how we are to […]