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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June Patricia Spear
AUBURN — June Patricia Spear, 81, of West Auburn, died Monday, Nov. 6, at the Hospice House in Auburn following a brief illness. June was born in Lewiston on Dec. 1, 1935, the first child of the late Frederick and Ingrid Spear. June was a lifelong learner and teacher, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English, […]
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Auburn Art Club to host Guest Day
The Auburn Art Club will meet at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, at the Park Avenue Methodist Church, Auburn, for the annual scholarship auction and guest day. Members are asked to bring their items to be auctioned to the church by 1:30 so they may be put on display. The officers will provide refreshments. Hostesses […]
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Auburn Art Club to hear talk by photographer
AUBURN — The Auburn Art Club will meet at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at the Park Avenue Methodist Church. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Marian Marks. Marks is an ordained Lutheran minister and amateur photographer. She specializes in outdoor photography, especially birds and wildlife. Marks has won numerous awards and ribbons for […]
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History Barn open house NEW GLOUCESTER — The next monthly New Gloucester History Barn open house will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 1, at 383 Intervale Road, Route 231, behind the town hall. The open house is free and open to the public. Recent acquisitions highlighting local history will be featured. Auburn […]
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Auburn Art Club to meet AUBURN — The Auburn Art Club will meet at 2 p.m. Monday, March 6, at the Park Avenue Methodist Church. The speaker for this meeting will be member Rachel Robinov, who will show a slide presentation of her recent trip. Hostesses for this meeting are Donna Manson, Joyce Campbell, Mary Goss, Judy Johnson, Marie Steele and […]
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Elinor H. ‘Ellie’ Brockway
1928 – 2015 AUBURN — Elinor Hansen “Ellie” Brockway passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Sept. 22, at The Hospice House in Auburn. She was born on Oct. 20, 1928, in Lewiston to Rigmor Hornbak Hansen and Magnus Christian Hansen. Ellie graduated from Edward Little High School in 1946. She attended and graduated from the University of […]