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2023
Partnership library table to be dedicated
AUGUSTA — On February 22 at 12 p.m., the University of Maine at Augusta’s (UMA) Leadership Team and members of Maine’s Department of Corrections (DOC) will host an event at the UMA Augusta campus in the Katz Library, 20 Jewett Drive, to dedicate a hand carved table built by residents of the Maine State Prison […]
Apricity: An English cold weather word to warm you
Few things in life give one more peace inside and out than basking in vibrant sunshine. And when those days happen amid winter, they seem even more satisfying. There’s an old-fashioned English word for this experience, and that word is “apricity.” It’s time to make it in vogue again. Apricity means “the warmth of the […]
Guest Opinion: Important things to consider when choosing an electricity supplier.
As most of you already know, energy and fuel prices have increased dramatically over the last several months. This is also true for electricity supply prices, which impacts your electricity bill. It’s important to understand that there are two parts to your electricity bill. First, there is electricity delivery, which covers the cost of meters, […]
First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — The First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls Feb. 12, service began at 10:30 a.m., led by Rev. Russ Thayer. The organist is Maggie Houihan, pianist: Margaret Emery, song Leader: Kay Watson Kay opened the Service with the Welcome and Announcements. She then led us as we sang two Praise Songs: “He Is […]
OFCU returns $277,759 to members
JAY — OTIS Federal Credit Union (OFCU) is pleased to announce that it posted a 5% Bonus Dividend and Interest Refund on January 1, 2023, resulting in a total of $277,759.57 paid out to members for the year 2022. Over the past eighteen years, OTIS FCU has returned over $6 million to both its savers […]
North Livermore Baptist Church
NO LIVERMORE — At the North Livermore Baptist Church Feb. 12 service, the congregation was welcomed by Pastor Bonnie Higgins at 9:30 a.m. to begin the service. The Invocation/Lord’s Prayer were recited. The hymns that were sung was “To God be the Glory”, “The Wonder of it All”, “They’ll Know We Are Christians”. The service […]
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Ash Wednesday INDUSTRY — Shorey Chapel, United Church of Christ, in Industry, will hold an Ash Wednesday observance on February 22, from 6:30-7 p.m. Rev. Doug Dunlap win lead the observance, which will include distribution of ashes. Deb Bujnocki will provide instrumental music on the recorder. The church is located at 1109 Industry Road, which […]
Book Review/’Big Boned’
Big Boned by Jo Watson When invisible demons combine with visible ones, overcoming the combination can be overwhelming. This is Lori’s lot when you meet her. She’s fat (her description), has just had to transfer from the school where she had a comfort zone and two real friends, and has parents who seem to […]