University of Maine Cooperative Extension horticulture professional Lynne Holland, who coordinates the Master Gardener Volunteers Program for Androscoggin, Sagadahoc and Kennebec counties, offers her advice. Q: What is a pollinator garden? A: It’s a garden of primarily native plants (to feed pollinators such as bees, butterflies, birds and moths). No chemicals should be used because […]
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Pollinator garden paydirt: The information you need to get started
The information at the links below will provide context, guidance and answers to many of your questions. And many area nurseries and garden centers offer native plants and advice, with some centers specializing in native plants, so call and ask. The importance of pollinators: What is a pollinator? – Pollinators (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) […]
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Pesky bugs? Nope, important pollinators. And they could use your help.
Growing a pollinator garden is a great way to help the environment, say pollinator protectors, and pretty easy if you start small.
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The 144-year-old Auburn Art Club is still painting its future
The longstanding club, whose members enjoy all types of art, was Auburn’s first women’s club and is believed to be the oldest women’s club in the state.
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About The Auburn Art Club
History: Established March 20, 1880, by local teacher Hettie Bearce, it was one of the earliest women’s clubs in the state. A member of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs since 1892 and the National Federation since 1908. When: Meets at 2 p.m. the first Monday of each month, September-December and March-June. Coming soon: The […]
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‘Powerful’ performances, ‘smart, funny’ writing revealed in Public Theatre’s ‘Secret Hour’
The play gets its title from a game the couple invented. During Secret Hour, they reveal frivolous things to each other, such using a strand of hair as dental floss and finding three-legged dogs creepy.
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Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn seeks applications for free home repair projects
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a volunteer with Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn and am wondering if you could help us with finding homes to renovate this year. The nonprofit organization is supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, material and money. We are dedicated to repairing homes of those who, due to financial hardship, age and/or disability, […]
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Lewiston is developing age-friendly programs, and you can help
Silver Linings: The city has joined AARP’s national effort to increase livability for senior citizens.
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Upcoming events
Coming up at or related to the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Mechanic Falls: March 8 to Dec. 28: “Music in Maine”; at the Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St., Portland. The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will be part of the exhibit. Sunday, April 21, 1-4 p.m.: […]
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About the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Located: 272 Lewiston St., Mechanic Falls (basement of the Silver Spur dance hall). Open: Year-round by appointment. Contact: Ken Brooks: 207-654-2227 or 207-852-7060; email: [email protected]. Or call Paul Main: 207-490-2001. Admission: $10