LIVERMORE FALLS — The First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls Sunday, Nov. 5, church service began promptly at 10:30 a.m. after Maggie Houlihan played the organ to set the mood. The service opened as Rick Merrill carried the American Flag to the front of the Sanctuary and we sang the National Anthem in honor of […]
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Kids’ Book Review: ‘Kiki kicks’
Kiki Kicks by Jane Yolen and Ariel Stemple Illustrated by John Ledda Submitted by Billie Lou Damon; Paris Public Library Ariel Stemple, one of the authors of Kiki Kicks, was bullied as a child. Despite family support, she was often scared when she was with others. At 7 years old, she started practicing […]
North Livermore Baptist Church
NO. LIVERMORE — At the Oct. 29, North Livermore Baptist Church service, the congregation was welcomed by Pastor Bonnie Higgins at 9:30 a.m. to begin the service. The Invocation/Lord’s Prayer were recited. The hymns that were sung were “I Am Thine, O Lord”, “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” and “I’d Rather Have Jesus”. The service […]
Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter, 50 Industry Road, Farmington, 207-778-2638. Their lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, Noon to 4 p.m. They are performing dog adoptions by appointment. Please call 207-778-2638 during office hours to schedule. They would love to help you find the purrrfect furry friend […]
First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — Pastor Russ Thayer welcomed all in attendance and led us as we sang two Praise Songs: “Sanctuary”, and “Therefore the Redeemed”. He read from Psalm 95, Verses 1 – 3 as the Call to Worship. The first Hymn we sang was “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”. He called the children to the front […]
Freedom is freedom from fear
One afternoon last week, I was working with my herbs. This year I have a significant bounty of sage, thyme, oregano, lemon balm and others. Most of it I have harvested and dried. The constant rain has thwarted my attempts to gather and dry efficiently. Then again, the lesson of working with herbs is to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
North Livermore Baptist Church
NO. LIVERMORE — At the Oct. 22 North Livermore Baptist Church service, the congregation was welcomed by Pastor Bonnie Higgins at 9:30 a.m. to begin the service. The Invocation/Lord’s Prayer were recited. The hymns that were sung were “The Love of God”, “The Church’s One Foundation” and “Open My Eyes, That I May See”. The […]