Historic villages, a ‘Charlotte’s Web’ recreation, and a real rodeo are just some of the many highlights at the state’s agricultural fairs this year.
Trinity Poon
Trinity Poon, a Sun Journal summer intern, is a rising senior at Bates College and the executive editor of the college's student newspaper. She is from Sandwich, Massachusetts.
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Save the date for these 16 upcoming Maine fairs
Maine’s agricultural fairs are an annual attraction for thousands looking for fun, food, entertainment and education.
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The missing bells of Lewiston and Auburn
The largest bell in New England is among the Twin Cities’ bells whose fates are unknown.
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Lewiston-Auburn’s historic bells still ring. Here’s where you hear them
Buildings throughout the Twin Cities contain bells from the 19th century, many still tolling the time and calling people to gather.
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New CEO at YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston sees community partnerships as key to success
‘I really feel like the nonprofit landscape is showing us that the successful, sustainable nonprofit organizations are doing so with a foundation of partnerships,’ Brian Curtin said.
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Bates Dance Festival’s youth outreach program celebrates 30 years of community, connection
A fortuitous meeting at the Bates Dance Festival in 1994 began a decadeslong labor of love for the founders of the Bates Youth Arts Program.
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5 things you need to know about Moxie, America’s oldest soda
America had Moxie. Then it got moxie.
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Lisbon’s Moxie festival this weekend to feature national chugger, luau theme
Chugger ‘Badlands’ Booker, a giant parade, music, fireworks and food are a few sips of the 3-day Moxie-fueled fun planned, organizers say.
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Lewiston librarian receives national ‘adversity’ award for work after mass shootings
Sara Turner fostered a space for healing and dialogue at the public library, in addition to highlighting books on grief and loss for children and parents.
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A surprising day at the Lewiston library: Books, help, hidden rooms and ‘human connection’
It turns out the story of today’s library is still being written, with a focus on the community’s needs and the human touch.