‘Owls of Maine’ at Whitman Library BRYANT POND — The Chewonki Traveling Natural History Programs will present “Owls of Maine” at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at the Whitman Memorial Library. This is one of 13 different programs offered to schools and libraries that bring live animals to the community. The program is open to […]

Phyllis Briggs celebrates 93rd birthday DIXFIELD — Phyllis M. Briggs celebrated her 93rd birthday with a family trip to Salem, Massachusetts. Briggs, a daughter of Pearl L. and William M. Jordan, was born July 5, 1925. She married Dale Briggs in 1965. Briggs has 10 children and has been blessed with a posterity of 33 grandchildren, […]

Auburn Fire to host 9/11 blood drive AUBURN — The Auburn Fire Department will host its annual 9/11 Roll Up Your Sleeve and Remember Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 550 Minot Avenue. “This blood drive is a chance for Auburn residents to gather together and honor the heroes […]

River paddles scheduled in Paris PARIS — The Paris Parks and Recreation Committee will host paddling excursions on the Little Androscoggin River from 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 8 and Oct. 13. Kayakers and canoeists are invited to enjoy an afternoon of exploring the Little Androscoggin. Kayaks will be available for those who do not have […]

Drumming group making a beat  LEWISTON — The Hand Drumming Group plays from 1 to 3 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month, at Trinity Church, 247 Bates St. All levels and styles of drummers can play, and they can bring their own instrument or try one of the club’s drums. The cost to […]

Crafts programs at Paris library PARIS — The Paris Public Library will host craft programs the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. downstairs in the Deering Memorial Community Center on Main Street. Activities are for ages 6 to adult. On Tuesday, Sept. 11, participants will create a piece of string art. Future crafts include bleach T-shirts, […]

Texas Hold’Em poker planned PARIS — The AMVETS monthly Texas Hold’Em poker tournaments are held at from 5 p.m. to midnight on the first Friday of the month at the American Legion Hall. The events are open to the public. The Auxiliary will have a food concession open from 5 p.m. until the end of […]

New Auburn Seniors meeting second Monday AUBURN — The New Auburn Senior Citizens will meet on the second Monday of the month due to the Labor Day Holiday. The meeting will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10, at Sacred Heart Church, 8 Sacred Heart Place. The business meeting and open bingo will be followed […]