AUBURN — Catholic Charities of Maine is collecting children’s books to send to child care centers in Biddeford, Portland and community food pantries for families in need. “We’ve already received over 200 books donated by our parishioners,” said Deacon Denis Mailhot, outreach coordinator for Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, which encompasses Sacred Heart Church and […]
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PPL's Novel Idea Book Club to read 'The Midwife's Apprentice'
PARIS — Paris Public Library’s Novel Idea Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, to discuss the 1996 Newbery Medal historical novel, “The Midwife’s Apprentice” by Karen Cushman. The setting is a small village in Medieval England. A homeless young girl, cold and hungry, finds work as a midwife’s apprentice to a […]
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Elks supply young readers
Lewiston Elks No. 371 donated books for all grades to Washburn Elementary School in Auburn as part of the literacy program. Karen Staples, second from right, past exalted ruler of the Lewiston Elks Lodge, and Anne Mackenzie, right, exalted ruler, are pictured with, from left, Andrew Bard, Washborn Elementary School principal, and Susan Strout, librarian.
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Sharing food and food for thought
St. Michael’s Church, 78 Pleasant St., Auburn, collected books, along with food, for the High Street Food Pantry this month. Pictured are adults Joyce Baker with Father Jud Pealer and Jonathan Whitmore (background) with some of the children of St. Michael’s Sunday school, from left, Madison Parker, Emma Pettengill, Abigail Frumiento and Emma Frumiento. Baker […]
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Author relates Allagash adventures
Author Tim Caverly visited Stratton School students to discuss his adventures on the Allagash River and some of his experiences during his 32 years as a Maine Park Ranger. Caverly’s books include “An Allagash Haunting,” “Wilderness Wildlife” and “The Ranger and the Reporter.” His visit was made possible by the Stratton Eustis Lion’s Club. From […]
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Guest readers engage second-graders in Farmington
FARMINGTON — As they ate their lunches. second-graders at W.G. Mallett School were focused Thursday on guest readers at the front of their classrooms. Readers Sue Farris and Shelley Chasse-Johndro of the University of Maine at Farmington were participating in the Maine Department of Education’s Read to ME Challenge. Farris’ reading of “Princess Cora and the Crocodile,” […]
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Jamie John Arsenault
AUBURN — Jamie John Arsenault, 44, a resident of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 31, at his residence. He was born June 18 in Rumford, the son of John R. Arsenault and Sandra F. (Bailey) Arsenault. Jamie enjoyed music, BBQs, sitting by the fire, swimming and reading books by his favorite authors Stephen King and Joe […]
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New picture book, 'Clipper and the Village Park Bully,' combats childhood bullying
In the third book in the “Clipper Maine Island Labrador” puppy series, “Clipper and the Village Park Bully,” the hero visits the village park for the first time. Excited to make new friends, he soon discovers he has a lot in common with other puppies. Then the park bully snarls at him. Clipper’s author, Anita […]
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Former Defense Dept. scientist authors volumes on climate risk
What does a scientist who served as a Highly Qualified Expert (HQE) for the Defense Department due upon retirement? Move to Maine and write about the experience, of course. The books, “Demystifying Climate Risk, Volumes I and II,” are distillations of the First Annual International Technical Workshop on Climate Risk hosted by the former HQE […]
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Carole LeBlanc of UNE publishes two volumes on climate change
BIDDEFORD — Carole LeBlanc, Ph.D., adjunct professor in the Department of Environmental Studies, recently published two books on climate change. The books, “Demystifying Climate Risk,” volumes I and II, are distillations of the First Annual International Technical Workshop on Climate Risk hosted by LeBlanc in Wells in October 2016. The first book covers environmental, health […]