CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Lew-Ellyn Hughes dreams of leaving city life and finding a place where she can see her beloved Maine wilderness from her window each morning. Her dreams finally come true when she finds a nineteenth-century farmhouse for sale in Stratton, an idyllic town nestled in between lakes and mountains. She decides to turn […]
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Carrabassett Valley art exhibit
“South Branch,” an oil and ink on canvas by Marguerite Robichaux, is among works being exhibited by 19 artists at the Carrabassett Valley Public Library from June to August. Other artists are Doug Archer, Betsy Bass, Peggy Bishop, Karen Campbel, Bailey DeBiase, Augusta French, Joe Gambino, Danielle London, Sue Murphy, John Pease, Jill Snyder Wallace, Barbara […]
Maine author Monica Wood to appear at Carrabassett Valley library
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Maine author Monica Wood will give a talk and sign books at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Carrabassett Valley Public Library. Wood is a novelist, memoirist and playwright. Her most recent novel, “The One-in-a-Million Boy,” has been published in 20 foreign editions and won a 2017 Nautilus Award (Gold) and the […]
Carrabassett Valley Public Library announces February vacation week events
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Carrabassett Valley Public Library has announced its February vacation week events. Tuesday, Feb. 20, Chewonki presents “Owls of Maine” at 4:30 p.m. The interactive program will look at the habitats and adaptations of Maine’s native owls. Featuring live, nonreleasable owls, the program will begin with slides and sounds to learn the […]
Children's author at Carrabassett Valley Library
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center is hosting children’s author and educator Julia M. O’Brien-Merrill at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, for a book talk and signing. She wrote “Charlie on the M.T.A. Did he ever return?” Young readers had better bring an extra nickel along before they hop aboard […]
Carrabassett Valley Public Library lists winter activities
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Carrabassett Valley Public Library has announced the winter 2017-2018 events and programs. The events are subject to change. Digital Security: 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14. Tim Flight will lead this program. Family Movie Matinee: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27. The library will screen “Santa Paws.” Tech Guy: 10 to noon Thursday, Dec. 28. Tech […]
'Art for Uncle Al Exhibition' at Carrabassett Valley Public Library
Donations will help fundmusic study scholarship CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Carrabassett Valley Public Library and Community Center announces the opening of the “Art for Uncle Al Exhibition,” dedicated to the memory of Alexander Scheeren and providing a giving opportunity to benefit the Uncle Al Fund. In the Carrabassett Valley that Alexander Scheeren was happy to […]
Archer photos on display at Carrabassett Library
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Doug Archer, owner of Wire Bridge Photography, LLC, will exhibit his photography during September and October at the Carrabassett Valley Public Library and Community Center. A wine and cheese reception will be held for the photographer from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, in the Begin Family Community Room at the Library. Complimentary […]
Children to see engineering science at work in library program
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Mad Science of Maine is coming to the Carrabassett Valley Public Library on Wednesday, July 26. An “Engineering a Better World” show, for all ages, will celebrate the 2017 Summer Reading Program at 1:30 p.m. Children will step into the shoes of engineers at the science show, designed to launch their imaginations […]
Carrabassett Valley Public Library offers special programming for vacation week
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Carrabassett Valley Public Library will hold special programming for children and families during vacation week beginning Feb. 21. The events are by donation and will take place in the Begin Family Community Room. Chewonki presents: Bats of the World: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21. The secret life of bats will come to light […]