The downtown meeting house was where American colonists made some of the earliest speeches urging independence from Britain.
2023
Posted inConnections
Lewiston’s Trinity Commons to host contradance Oct. 27
LEWISTON — Trinity Commons plans to host a public contradance at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at 247 Bates St. Ellen Hodgkin will be the caller for the evening, leading dancers through some traditional figures to lively fiddle music. From 7-8 p.m., the music will be provided by the All Comers band, for which Greg […]
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‘Shaft’ star Richard Roundtree, considered first Black action movie hero, dies
Roundtree’s manager said the actor had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and died at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Posted inNation / World
UN warns Gaza blockade could force it to sharply cut relief operations as bombings rise
The Gaza Health Ministry said airstrikes killed at least 704 people between Monday and Tuesday, mostly women and children.
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Extension offers free farm finance workshop
AUGUSTA — Farmers with at least five years’ experience are invited to participate in a free, two-hour workshop focused on how individual financial values impact business planning, with opportunities to attend on Nov. 15, Dec. 5 and Jan. 24. Titled “Communicating about Personal Money Values,” the workshop will introduce farmers to a variety of finance-related themes. […]
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Teachers’ resources for Veterans Day available
REGION — Our proud Veterans have given us an extraordinary legacy of patriotism and honor. Their service represents the highest form of citizenship. So that young Americans can better understand the commitment and sacrifice of these heroes in securing the blessings of liberty, VA and the Veterans Day National Committee are pleased to present the […]
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Livermore ATV Club trails need work
LIVERMORE — This has been a tough season for the Brettuns Wheelers ATV club, compounded by rerouting trails, massive amounts of rain, as well as increased registration costs. Ashley Langlin-Hebert, Brettuns Wheelers ATV Club (BWATV) president, noted that the club has had a tough summer, trying to keep ahead or at least even with issues […]
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Treat Memorial Library
It’s that grateful time of year and Treat Memorial Library has so much to be thankful for. Wonderful patrons, programs, and community support. Thank you. It’s getting chilly out there. Join us for Knit/Crochet Group on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m. Bring your own project or learn along with your library staff. We have […]
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First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — At the Sunday, Oct. 22 First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls service, the dreary, rainy weather did not deter worshipers from attending Worship Service this morning. Pastor Russ Thayer and his wife, Carol helped to spread cheer and goodwill throughout the Sanctuary as people arrived. Maggie Houlihan set the mood for Worship […]
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Feeling vulnerable during times of stress
I found inspiration this week from a short foliage walk. One doesn’t need to be still to derive messages from nature. We need merely to be aware of our surroundings. Life lessons continue to teach us to be like the trees, flexible with disruptions, and grow where we are planted. It’s a lesson many of […]