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HERMON — Richard M. Stewart, 77, died after a long illness, July 24, 2023 in Brewer. He was born November 11, 1945 in Bangor, the son of Carl and Elizabeth (Birmingham) Stewart. Rick graduated from Old Town High School, Class of 1964. Following...
Read Article LIVERMORE FALLS — A Facebook page will be created to keep residents informed of what is going on in town government and other useful information. Selectmen had approved the idea previously but wanted a policy in place. The board approved the Social Media Policy on Tuesday. Town Clerk Amy Byron said she used a Maine Management Association policy and made it pertinent to the town. Byron and Town Manager Amanda Allen will administer it. Selectmen also welcomed newly elected board members Jim Long and William Kenniston. They join Selectmen Jeff Bryant, Ernie Souther and Rodney Hei...
Read Article I write in opposition to the Androscoggin County Commissioners’ proposed resolution to ignore the COVID-19 regulations. This is not solely an argument for public health, but for religious freedom and of personal heartache. I am the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls. Since the onset of the pandemic, we have worked tirelessly to strictly follow all CDC guidelines. By doing so, we have not had one COVID-19 case in the church. By getting over this virus quickly, life — like regular church services — can return to normal. The guidelines are not difficult to ...