A large crowd gathers at the trunk or treat event on Oct. 31 at the gazebo in Livermore Falls. Leo Goddard/Franklin Journal
LIVERMORE FALLS – On a very warm Oct. 31, the town held the last of their Halloween activities. While few trick or treaters went from door to door, many lined up at the Livermore Falls Gazebo and the First Baptist Church for trunk or treats.
From left, Jim Long and Gayle Long are scarecrows as they give candy to a dinosaur at the trunk or treat event on Oct. 31 at the gazebo in Livermore Falls. Leo Goddard/Franklin Journal
This is the third year that the trunk or treat has taken place at the gazebo. The event was originally started by Livermore Falls Town Clerk Doris Austin. Over the past two years it has also been run by Amanda Lee. Lee said that there were over 300 kids in attendance this year, which was a first. Austin reported that the first year there were about 150 kids, and around 240 the second year. “More and more businesses are getting involved, which is nice,” said Austin.
Deacon and Choir singer Kay King-Watson is dressed as a witch on Oct 31 at the trunk or treat event at the First Baptist Church in Livermore Falls. Leo Goddard/Franklin Journal
The First Baptist Church also held a small trunk or treat on the side of Church Street. Ricky Merrill, a member of the church and participant in the event said that the event has been running for four to five years now. He said
Carol Thayer [right] is dressed as little red riding hood as she is visited by a little witch on Oct. 31 at the First Baptist Church in Livermore Falls. Leo Goddard/Franklin Journal
encouraging them to transform the event into a trunk or treat. Merrill also shared that they started with only four or five cars in the beginning, and this year they had eight cars participating.
Cars line the sidewalk for the trunk or treat event on Oct. 31 at the First Baptist Church in Livermore Falls. Leo Goddard/Franklin Journal
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