Children’s author Diane Madden visited young readers at the Jay-Niles Memorial Library, captivating them with a reading of her latest book, “The Story of Neeps and Tattie” and a special appearance by her pet tortoise Neeps.
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Livermore Falls man injured, Rumford woman arrested in crashes in Sandy River Plantation
A motorcycle driven by Deland Small, 70, of Livermore Falls drifted into a ditch.
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Phillips woman charged with stabbing boyfriend
Candance Dotolo, 44, was arrested on a charge of domestic violence aggravated assault and a charge of domestic violence assault July 5.
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Rumford seeks $1.5 million state grant to replace 3 culverts
The project would replace the culvert systems at stream crossings on the East Andover Road, the Whippoorwill Road and the Beliveau Road.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Creative workshops spark imagination at Jay and Livermore Falls libraries
Local libraries in Jay and Livermore Falls recently hosted creative workshops for their summer reading programs, fostering community and imagination among participants through hands-on activities.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Friday farmers market returns to Alan Day Community Garden
The Norway Farmers Market takes place every Friday from 5-8 p.m. at Alan Day Community Garden.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton man in critical condition after being thrown from personal watercraft on Wilson Pond
Bertrand Poisson, 47, was operating a personal watercraft which he recently purchased, Mark Latti, spokesman for the Maine Warden Service, said.
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Feds expand study on Coburn Gore border crossing in northern Franklin County
The U.S. General Services Administration plans to spend $85 million to $95 million to modernize the U.S. Customs and Border Protection station on Route 27 in Coburn Gore on the Quebec, Canada, border.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
UMF arts center presents concerts by Jazz Camp faculty, students
FARMINGTON —The UMF Emery Community Arts Center invites the public to join us during Maine Jazz Camp week for a series of concerts by Jazz Camp faculty and students. Concerts will be held in the Emery Performance Space on the University of Maine at Farmington campus (unless otherwise noted) and are free and open to […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Summer reading theme is ‘Adventure Begins at Your Library’
CARRABASSETT VALLEY —Summer reading programs are designed to encourage children to keep reading during summer vacation. Preventing the “summer slide” continues to be the main objective of summer reading programs. For many families with elementary-aged children, the public library is the only community space available during the summer months where they can access free educational […]