My cousin passed away. I think of how he changed after the passing of his wife, never letting go of his anger over her death. It was an exceptionally tragic passing when our knowledge of cancer was in its infancy. Her death inspired my presentation for my high school biology fair. I won an honorable […]
2023
First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — At the Sunday, Oct. 15, First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls service, Pastor Russ Thayer and his wife, Carol greeted churchgoers who entered the sanctuary of the First Baptist Church, finding their seats to prepare to enjoy a lovely service as Maggie Houlihan played beautiful music on the pipe organ. Kay Watson […]
Halls of Horror is back, bigger and scarier.
WILTON — Halls of Horror is back in its new indoor location at 128 Weld Rd. Wilton for two weekends of scares! There will not be time slots this year, if you want to avoid the wait upgrade to VIP or Hall Pass to bump to the front of the line. What’s a VIP or […]
Nominate an extraordinary school employee for a RISE Award
STATE — The Maine Department of Education (DOE) invites students, friends, families, community members, educational organizations or associations, co-workers, and supervisors to nominate school employees for the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award. The RISE Award is a federal award, passed by Congress and overseen by the U.S. Department of Education, intended to honor and promote […]
Foreign ownership in CMP parent clouds 2 ballot measures
A foreign government’s ownership stake in a utility is complicated, and some experts say it doesn’t matter anyway because ownership of a regulated utility doesn’t translate into governance.
Sports on TV: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Wednesday, October 18 COLLEGE FOOTBALL 7 p.m. CBSSN — FIU at Sam Houston St. 9 p.m. ESPN2 — New Mexico St. at UTEP COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S) 6 p.m. BTN — Michigan at Michigan St. 7 p.m. ACCN — Virginia at Pittsburgh ESPN2 — Texas at TCU […]
Old South Church Concert Series to present Newberry & Verch Duo
The keepers of tradition – the duo of Joe Newberry and April Verch — will continue the Old South Church Concert Series at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23, at the Old South Church, 235 Main St., in Farmington. Growing up, Joe Newberry and April Verch absorbed traditions of home and hearth — in his […]
Obituary: Lori Bortell
LISBON – Lori Bortell, 56, devoted mother and grandmother passed away from cancer Oct. 15, 2023, with her family by her …
Obituary: Shirley C. Jones
SOUTH PARIS – Shirley C. Jones, 92, of Buckfield passed away on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 at the Maine Veterans Home …