REGION — National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and its research affiliate, the Fire Protection Research Foundation (Research Foundation), have released free online training for the fire service, as well as an instructor-led training module to educate firefighters about the potential hazards associated with new refrigeration and cooling units. With more than 200 countries agreeing to […]

CHESTERVILLE — The North Chesterville Extension Homemakers have planned a very exciting year. So mark your calendars now to join us. All of our meetings are free and open to the public. You are always welcome to attend. Meetings are normally held on the 4th Tuesday of the month in the Chesterville Town Office starting […]

A photo caption in the December 25 Livermore Falls Advertiser should have said the school was the Chisholm Grammar School on Main Street in Chisholm, now the location of Ken’s Appliance Service at 99 Main Street, across from the Jay Fire substation. It was formerly the location of the Jay Junior High School and also […]

LIVERMORE FALLS — Need a temporary job with flexible hours? Be a Census Taker! Ron Witham will be here at the library Thurs., Jan. 23 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. to answer questions and help you through the application process. Does $17.50 per hour and $.58 per mile tempt you? Don’t miss out! The gathering […]

STATE — The Maine Community Foundation offers more than 600 scholarships that support students pursuing studies in music, journalism, teaching, horticulture, technology, the arts, and many other fields. The scholarships are available for students who attend secondary, post-secondary, and graduate schools, as well as non-traditional programs. A complete listing of scholarships available for the upcoming […]

LIVERMORE FALLS — Happy New Year from Treat Memorial Library! Our Book Group is continuing its ten part series Books are Funny Like That into the new year. We will meet on Thursday, January 9 at 3 p.m. to discuss In Such Good Company by Carol Burnett, a memoir about her time on her variety […]

LEWISTON — Soil Health Workshop: For those interested in learning about how to increase the health and productivity of their soil for the purposes of home gardening or small-scale farming. The Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be presenting a workshop as part of our agreement with the Natural Resource Conservation Service […]

REGION — The holidays are a time for giving, and it’s always appreciated when people remember their neighbors in need by donating to their local food pantry. One donation often left out, though, is milk. “Milk is one of the most requested nutritious food items but the least donated,” said Jami Badershall, communications manager for […]

LIVERMORE — North Livermore Baptist Church: On December 22 at 10:30 a.m., A Christmas Cantata called “A Song is Born” will be performed. December 24 at 6 p.m. the Family Christmas Eve service. LIVERMORE FALLS — First Baptist Church on Sunday Dec. 22, from 7 – 8 p.m. there will be a Hymn Sing. On […]