FARMINGTON — The internationally acclaimed Cape Breton based Celtic Music supergroup, COIG, will again partner with Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry to bring holiday cheer and an opportunity to support the local Franklin County Ecumenical Heating Fund ministry. While COVID restrictions prohibit large gatherings, and Canada has closed the border, COIG members so want to be […]
2020
Posted inDear Abby
DEAR ABBY: Marriage is considered to be imperative in my religion and culture. I’m 29 and still not married. I have commitment and trust issues with guys. I have been in only three relationships my entire life. Every time things are going well, I tend to self-sabotage and make excuses to push the guy […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Chest soreness in teen may be ‘chest wall syndrome’
DEAR DR. ROACH: About five months ago, my 16-year-old son complained of soreness in the chest area. His doctor took X-rays and an EKG, and found everything to be normal, including blood pressure and oxygen level. However, he still has episodes of sharp pain on the left side of his breastbone. He says it hurts […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
VFW take-out suppers to resume
JAY — A big thanks to all for your continued support of Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post #3335. The Friday night take out suppers have been increasing every week. There was no supper on the Friday after Thanksgiving, due to the holiday but the take out suppers will resume on December 4. The price is […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
The Long Goodbye
We have received a reassuring joint statement from the Elections Infrastructure Government Coordinating Council & the Election Infrastructure Sector Coordinating Executive Committees (Abbreviated for your convenience: EIGCCEISCEC). “The November 3rd election was the most secure in American history. Right now, across the country, election officials are reviewing and double checking the entire election process prior […]
Posted inSports
Sports on TV: Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Wednesday, December 2 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 1:30 p.m. ESPN — Maui Invitational: TBD, Third-Place Game, Asheville, N.C. 2:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Army vs. Florida, Uncasville, Conn. 4 p.m. ESPN — Maui Invitational: TBD, Championship, Asheville, N.C. 5 p.m. BTN — Morehead State at Ohio State ESPN2 […]
Posted inHealth, Maine
As virus surges, Maine hospitals hold their own, Maine Med feels stress
Hospitals have outpaced the disease in adding critical care capacity as coronavirus hospitalizations have hit record levels.
Posted inBicentennial
On this date in Maine history: Dec. 2
Dec. 2, 1895: U.S. Rep. Thomas Brackett Reed (1839-1902), a Republican from Portland, becomes speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves in that office until March 1899, a period that encompasses the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana harbor and the Spanish-American War, which started because of that sinking. Reed unsuccessfully seeks […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
RSU 73 board approves Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note
RSU 73 approved the TRAN to cover slow reimbursement of CRF grant funds.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Health officials fear post-Thanksgiving surge despite low travel numbers in Maine
Traffic on the state’s roads last week hit the lowest point since May, but concerns linger that those who did travel could spark new coronavirus infections.