FARMINGTON—Mushroom expert and author, Greg Marley, will do a one-hour presentation titled, “Maine’s Wild Mushrooms: Forest Ecology and the World of Mycelium,” on Wednesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. at UMF’s Robert’s Learning Center in Room C23. His talk will delve into the role of fungi in forest health and the complex interconnected web of […]

NORTH LIVERMORE — February 16 service: Hymns today were; “Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus”; “Blessed Assurance”; and “Trust and Obey”. The Choir sang: “I Found the Answer”; and “Wonderful Story of Life”. Pastor Bonnie’s message was titled, “If God is for Me. . . .!” Based on Psalm 56:1-13. We don’t always trust […]

Ash Wednesday WILTON — St Luke’s Episcopal Church in Wilton will be holding a free pancake supper (pancakes, sausages, fruit, juice, coffee and tea) on Shrove Tuesday, February 25 at 6 p.m. For the sixth year, St. Luke’s will take to the streets to offer “Ashes-to-Go” in two locations. On Ash Wednesday, February 26, The […]

JAY — On November 29, 2019, OTIS Federal Credit Union kicked off a new initiative aimed at combating hunger locally. An “Angel Tree,” decorated by staff with angel ornaments, was displayed in the Credit Union’s teller area through the end of December. Individuals wishing to donate were able to choose an angel representing RSU 9, […]

JAY — OTIS Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that it raised a total of $19,196.48 for the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger over the course of the 2019 calendar year. Fundraising totals were announced at the Ending Hunger Celebration Luncheon, held on February 4 at the Haraseekett Inn in Freeport. Representing […]

Traditional Ice Harvesting and a Celebration of President’s Day in 1870

LIVERMORE FALLS — George Bunten Post 10 American Legion will have its monthly supper on Saturday Feb 15. Because of the free Christmas Day dinner, the post did not have a supper in December. So the Post really needs a well attended supper again this month to keep Post 10 open. The monthly suppers are […]

REGION — On February 14 and throughout the year, be mindful of candle safety tips. As Valentine’s Day approaches, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) encourages everyone to keep in mind candle safety tips to avoid a not so lovely evening. “Though candles add ambience, they can also result in an unplanned visit from your […]

STATE — Nonprofit and public organizations seeking funding for projects that strengthen communities are encouraged to apply to the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. The maximum grant awarded through the Community Building Grant program is $10,000 and please note that all applications must be made through MaineCF’s online system. To learn more about […]