Pearl Harbor Day asks us to remember

Last night, I was drawn outside by a red light shining on the backyard fence. I wanted to check that it was nothing to be concerned about, although I suspected it was due to the outdoor Christmas lights. It was, and my concern was alleviated. I was dressed only in my pajamas and slippers, intending […]

Recent increase in phone scams in Maine

MAINE — The U.S. Marshals Service, District of Maine, is alerting the public of a significant increase in Maine residents reporting a phone scam involving individuals claiming to be U.S. Marshals or other Federal officials. These scams are also occurring in other New England states. During these calls, scammers are sometimes “spoofing” actual office phone […]

Briefly

Children JAY — Breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335 in Jay. The women’s auxiliary will host a breakfast and Christmas Party on Dec. 9,  from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice on the menu. There’ll be craft making, face painting, door prize, Christmas Stockings […]

North Livermore Baptist Church

NO. LIVERMORE — The North Livermore Baptist Church congregation was welcomed in by Pastor Bonnie Higgins at 9:30 a.m. to begin the service. The Invocation/Lord’s Prayer were recited. The hymns that were sung were “O Come, All Ye Faithful”, “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” and “Joy to the World”. The service ended with Communion. Linda Lyman […]

A jolly good night

FARMINGTON — get ready for a Jolly Good Night on Friday, December 8. Downtown Farmington businesses will be open until 8 p.m., for a Night Owl shopping event. That’s not all, though, Farmington Community Center (FCC) will be open with a Holiday Food Hall from 5 to 8 p.m. with over 20 farms and food […]

Calendar celebrates farming, land and sea

ORONO — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program [MAMP], which is part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has released its 2024 wall calendar. The theme of this year’s calendar is “Farming and Tending to the Land and Sea Throughout the Seasons.” It features twelve charming images from Maine-based artists that capture the essence of agricultural […]

Livermore board awards 3-year contract for mowing town properties, cemeteries

Selectpersons with one abstention voted to award the 3-year mowing bid to S & R Lawn Care of Livermore.

Photo: Being creative

Kids of all ages enjoy Chesterville Christmas party

Snow and a change of date may have impacted attendance.

Photo: Spruce Mountain High School performs musical