I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t make it to Thanksgiving Day without turning on at least a few inside Christmas lights. My favorite lights are the large old-fashioned-styled bulbs and the clear mini lights. We only have the old-fashioned style on our tree, and as our tree doesn’t go up until the Sunday after Thanksgiving, […]

LIVERMORE FALLS — Maggie Houlihan set the mood for worship Dec. 1 as she played favorite hymns on the organ. At 10:30 a.m., Pastor Russ Thayer welcomed all in attendance. Kay Watson read announcements and led the congregation as they sang two praise songs: “We Gather Together” and “Now Thank We All Our God”. Pastor […]

FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter is located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington. Our lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, 12-4 p.m. We are performing dog adoptions by appointment.  Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our open hours to schedule an appointment. Also call if […]

LIVERMORE FALLS — Season’s readings to all and to all a good read. Looking for a heartfelt gift? Join us on the Island of Misfit Crafts for Handmade for the Holidays on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 5 p.m., where we’ll bring the craft supplies and you bring the imagination. We’ll have hot cocoa and tasty […]

NO. LIVERMORE — The congregation was welcomed in by Pastor Bonnie Higgins at 9:30 a.m. to begin the service on Nov. 24. The Call to Worship, Invocation/Lord’s Prayer were recited. The hymns that were sung were “We Gather Together”, “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” and “Count Your Blessings”. The service ended with “Go Now in […]

JAY — On Nov. 17, Pastor Chris Dalessio greeted those in attendance and opened the service in prayer.  Music was provided by Becky and Dick Pelletier. Special music was provided by Dan Gower. Today’s sermon was “Keeping 100: Heaven”. Heaven is a real place. It is a place of peace, love, community and worship.  In […]

I’ve been remembering with gratitude the 2019 Thanksgiving season. My mother was in the hospital with her seventh heart attack. It’s always upsetting when a loved one is in the hospital. It’s especially so when you know this time may be the last. With the assistance of my husband and children, I was her caregiver. […]

I’m so excited. We’ve begun decorating for Christmas. The outdoor lights won’t be turned on until after America’s Thanksgiving. I don’t think so, anyway. I love the Christmas season, and you can’t begin too early. When remembering the commercial aspects, it may seem too early to bring them out, but that’s when I say, “Observe, […]

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FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter is located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington. Our lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, 12-4 p.m. We are performing dog adoptions by appointment.  Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our open hours to schedule an appointment. Also call if […]