The Chesterville Select Board met on Nov. 21 to address issues including road repairs, budget planning, and transitioning waste management services.
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Photos: Tree lighting with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Santa and Mrs. Claus visited Livermore Falls Dec. 1 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Livermore Falls Gazebo for the annual tree lighting celebration. A long line of very excited children waited for a chance to speak with Santa and Mrs. Claus. It was a cold afternoon, but luckily there was hot cocoa available.
St. Rose of Lima Church Christmas fair brings community together
Proceeds from the fair support a variety of mission projects.
Many hands make fast work of Thanksgiving boxes assembly
The Food Cupboard Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls provided Thanksgiving boxes to 197 families this year.
Maine’s Paper and Heritage Museum in Livermore Falls is one of a kind
Maine’s Paper and Heritage Museum in Livermore Falls showcases the tri-town area’s history surrounding the paper industry including how paper was made.
Wreaths Across America convoy to stop in Lewiston on Sunday
Dozens of vehicles will escort 14 tractor-trailers filled with Maine-made wreaths that will stop at Lewiston High School for a ceremony during its weeklong trip to Arlington National Cemetery.
MaineHousing awards nearly $13 million in tax credits to affordable housing projects
The seven projects include 141 units for older adults in Bath, Portland and Windham, and 179 units for families in Portland, Biddeford and Mexico.
Land Trust donates second classroom yurt to Paris-based school district
The value of the building, fire alert system and security cameras from Western Foothills Land Trust is estimated at over $100,000.
Lewiston ‘Krampus’ event sets off debate over the horned folk figure
Mayor Carl Sheline’s promotion of an event featuring the folklore figure Krampus was met with some shock and condemnation online. Sheline said he’s just trying to have a little fun and promote a downtown business.
Sen. Collins makes BBC’s 2024 ‘100 Women’ list
She is 1 of 7 American women to make the list, which includes artists, astronauts and activists.