JAY — Prisoners of war and those still missing in action were remembered Friday night at the POW/MIA Remembrance Bridge Monument of all Wars near Riley Road and Route 4. It was the 28th Annual POW/MIA Day recognition in Jay. Members of the Franklin and Oxford County Chapters of United Bikers of Maine travelled 18 miles […]
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LEAP celebrates Direct Support Professionals week
FARMINGTON — The Board of Directors and management team of Life Enrichment Advancing People hosted a celebration Thursday in recognition of National Direct Support Professionals week. LEAP is a local, private nonprofit devoted to supporting people with cognitive and intellectual disabilities in western and central Maine. The organization employs more than 150 DSPs who provide around-the-clock […]
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Beavers block culverts again in Livermore
LIVERMORE — Road Foreman Roger Ferland told selectpersons Monday night that beavers are again presenting challenges for his crew. “Water is backing up on both sides of Strickland Ferry Road,” he said. “Harry (Weigman) with the Maine Warden Service is working on getting a biologist to see what the next step is to keep them […]
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Hands on learning at Farmington Fair
FARMINGTON –More than 1,100 students and chaperones from Franklin County and beyond attended Agriculture Education Day at Farmington Fair Monday. “This is about teaching agriculture to students. It gives them a chance to learn about something they don’t get a chance to learn in school,” said Franklin County Agriculture Association president Randy Hall. Attendees were […]
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Bushels of fun for Maine Apple Sunday
LIVERMORE — Visitors at Boothby’s Orchard & Farm were welcomed with samples of fresh cider and local cheese in celebration of Maine Apple Sunday. Rob and Denise Boothby, owners of the seventh-generation orchard at 366 Boothby Road were on hand to greet guests, give tours and answer questions. “We have lots of shoppers looking for […]
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Gearing up for the Farmington Fair
FARMINGTON — Tractor batteries are charged, the grass is trimmed, historic displays are dusted and buildings are cleaned. It has taken months of dedicated work but organizers of the week-long 178th annual Farmington Fair are ready to welcome fair-goers. The exhibition takes place Sunday, Sept 16 through Saturday, Sept. 22 with all the usual displays, animal […]
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Frantasia Festival grows from woods to Fitness Stylz
LIVERMORE FALLS — The 15th annual Frantasia Festival of Far Out Music & Arts was held Thursday, Friday and Saturday Aug. 23-25 at Fitness Stylz. “There were years before that we had it in the woods. Sometimes 14 people would show up; sometime more; and sometimes less,” Founder and organizer Fran Szostek said. A significantly larger […]
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Main-Land named a ‘Best Place to Work in Maine’
STATE — Main-Land Development Inc. of Livermore Falls is the only local business winning the distinction of “Best Places to Work in Maine” this year. The Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resources Management (MESHRM) last week announced the winners in the 13th annual “Best Places to Work in Maine” program. Main-Land is […]
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Frantasia Festival Thursday through Friday
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Frantasia Festival of Out Music and Arts returns to Fitness Stylz, 7 p.m. to midnight, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, Aug. 23 – 25. Donations are suggested for each evening. Sixteen individuals or groups will perform during the festival. Six are new this year with several from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Asimina Chremos is […]
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A view of the past found at Jay open house
JAY — The Holmes-Craft Homestead on Old Jay Hill Road was a popular destination Saturday as the Jay Historical Society held its annual open house. Several vendors displayed their wares on the large lawn. Inside the house itself guides were available to help visitors maneuver the narrow stairway to the second floor. Men and women were intrigued […]