FARMINGTON — This year’s 23rd annual Sugarloaf Charity Summit kicks off with Climb for a Cure, a fun moonlit climb on Thursday, Dec. 29. For a suggested donation of $20 ($5 for ages 12 and under) participants snowshoe or ski up one mile to Bullwinkle’s restaurant before descending back down. Participants must register online by […]

Dear Santa, Can I be friends with a elf? Love, Aubree Dear Santa, I want a lot of Hot Wheels. Love, Mathyus Dear Santa, I have been good this year.  Can you give my toys to a kid that doesn’t have toys. Love, Emilia Dear Santa, I want some Hot Wheels and a remote control car. Love, Joseph Dear […]

MADRID — Reeds Mill Church, 995 Reeds Mill Road in Madrid, will hold its annual Candlelight Christmas Service on Sunday, December 18 at 3 p.m. The church is perfect for a nostalgic trip to “Christmas Past” with the original kerosene lamps and candlelit windows. Reeds Mill Church, steeped in history and tradition, is a 130-year-old […]

Kid’s party JAY — Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335 Auxiliary, 64 Jewell St. in Jay will host its annual kids Christmas Party December 10 for kids up to 12 years from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring breakfast with Mrs and Mr Claus. There will be crafts to do and a photo-op, games and […]

AREA — A wonderful tradition, originating during the papacy of Pope St. John Paul II, will be renewed at several Maine churches on December 11, the third Sunday of Advent. All children and families are encouraged to bring the Baby Jesus from their nativity sets at home for a “Blessing of the Bambinelli” to remind […]

JAY — The Livermore Falls High School Class of 1966 held their Annual Class Luncheon on Friday, September 30, 2022.  A total of 36 people (24 Classmates) attended the occasion, held at LaFleur’s Restaurant in Jay, Maine. there was a lovely floral arrangement, donated by Doug and Priscilla Mosher (The Flower Barn), to remember Our […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: These are from Mrs. Donna Landry’s First Grade Class at Spruce Mountain Primary School. Dear Veteran, Thank you for helping our community. I love you. Your friend, Lainey Dear Veteran, Thank you for protecting us. Your friend, Eli Dear Veteran, Thank you for fighting for us. I love you! Your friend, Emma Dear […]

JAY — After a year of research, paperwork and legal arrangements, the formerly Tri-Town Ministerial Association Food Cupboard has a new name. It is not any shorter! It will be known as: Food Cupboard Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls (FCJLLF). Nothing will change for the operation and service to the clients in the community. After they […]

FARMINGTON —Healthy Community Coalition’s mobile health unit staff are offering free harm reduction services through December 28. Despite this focus, staff also offer blood pressure checks, body composition analysis and general health and wellness education and resources for visitors at all stops on the schedule. Individualized health coaching and connections to services are also provided. […]

READFIELD — An event honoring all Veterans will be held in Readfield on Friday, Nov. 11 planned by members of Readfield’s Historical Society, Select Board, United Methodist Church and the 3rd Maine Infantry Civil War re-enactors. All are welcome to join in for this special remembrance and honoring of those who have served or currently […]