JAY — OTIS Federal Credit Union hosted two Financial Fitness Fairs during the month of October for the Spruce Mountain High School juniors and sophomores. These fairs functioned as a budgeting exercise: the students would start by choosing a career and then had to visit various themed stations [such as housing and transportation] where they […]
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Extension offering virtual workshops for volunteers
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Northeast Regional Volunteer Connection is offering a series of virtual interactive workshops aimed at empowering volunteers and leaders to create inclusive and supportive environments for youth. The free workshops, to be held from November to April via Zoom, will cover a range of topics including LGBTQ+ inclusion, […]
Dear Veteran…
Dear Veteran, Thank you for protecting our country. I love you! Your friend, Ben Dear Veteran, Thank you for being brave. Your friend, Nolan Dear Veteran, You are great. Your friend, Dom Dear Veteran, Thank you for loving our State, You guys are the best. Thank you for being brave, We love ALL VETERANS! I love […]
Kids’ Book Review: ‘Kiki kicks’
Kiki Kicks by Jane Yolen and Ariel Stemple Illustrated by John Ledda Submitted by Billie Lou Damon; Paris Public Library Ariel Stemple, one of the authors of Kiki Kicks, was bullied as a child. Despite family support, she was often scared when she was with others. At 7 years old, she started practicing […]
Livermore board votes to continue with discontinuing winter maintenance on Wyman Road
Property owner Christopher McHugh and his attorney attended the hearing and meeting.
Contractor chosen for new school in Mexico
Landry/French Construction of Scarborough submitted the lowest bid of $70.3 million.
MVMS students set up Field of Flags for Veterans Day
MEXICO — On Monday, eighth graders at Mountain Valley Middle School students set up a field of American flags for Veterans Day, all to honor local veterans as well as raising critical funds to support our ill and injured heroes. Abbey Woods, 8th grade social studies teacher, said her four classes set up the flags […]
Breakfast added to Tri-Town Veterans Day events
American Legion George Bunten Post 10 in Livermore Falls will hold a fundraising breakfast Saturday morning, Nov. 11, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. with veterans served at no cost.
Craft fair season has begun
Some of the first craft fairs of the season were held in North Jay and Livermore on Saturday, Nov. 4, with many more planned through the end of the year.