ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar about preserving foods using fermentation from noon–12:45 p.m. Oct. 12. “Preserving the Maine Harvest: Fermenting Vegetables” will feature an exploration of the science of fermentation, a discussion and demonstration of the basic steps of making sauerkraut and tips for success in an interactive format. […]

BANGOR — W.E. Riley II recently retired as New England Bible College / Grace Evangelical Seminary President.  He became associated with NEBC/Grace in 2004 as a student.  Later Bill was asked to serve on the Board of Trustees, advanced to Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees, then to Chairman of the board.  He was […]

NEWRY — The Androscoggin River Watershed Council is hosting the 26th Annual Androscoggin River Watershed Conference that is scheduled from 8:30 to 2:30 on October 5th at the Grand Summit Hotel at Sunday River Resort. The conference will feature a variety of topics of interest to residents, businesses and government leaders. An open discussion on […]

PORTLAND — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood and platelet shortage and must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month for the blood supply to recover and meet hospital and patient needs. Donors of all blood types – especially type O – and platelet donors are urged to […]

LIVERMORE FALLS — Church Update Week of September 26: This past week, especially early Sunday morning, we saw heavy rain in our area. Up at Baxter, Molly reported that just about everything was underwater, minus the peak of Katahdin. The heavy rainfall reminds us that everything should be in moderation. Some rain is good, providing […]

FARMINGTON — Nights are getting cooler; leaves are starting to change…it is time to start planning for winter. United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is honored to once again offer the Community Energy Challenge. The Community Energy Challenge (CEC) is a Franklin and Northern Androscoggin County volunteer-led winterization initiative designed to help families save money […]

LIVERMORE FALLS — Church Update Week of September 19: As the leaves change the landscape of Maine remains beautiful, albeit different than it was a month ago. As the leaves drop, they provide insulation to the roots to help them bear the Maine winters. Often times in life, we feel like we have lost everything. […]

FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is excited to offer Cornhole for a Cause this Fall! Is there a better way to kick off the fall season than at an apple orchard? With hard cider? And cornhole? The event will be September 18 at 2 p.m. We are even more excited to share […]

  JAY — The Whistle Stop Trail Annual ATV Toy Run will be held rain or shine on September 11 and participants can meet near McDonald’s parking lot in Jay at 7:30 a.m. or at the end of the Whistle Stop Trail on the Town Farm Road at 9 a.m. Everyone must register between 8-9:45 […]