Lewiston Public Library plans to host a crafting circle from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, in the Jeanne Couture Room at 200 Lisbon St. This is a free event and no registration is required, according to a news release from the library. The crafting circle is for people to come and bring a […]
Events
Lewiston library seeks teen ambassadors, 1st meeting Sept. 26
The Lewiston Public Library is seeking youth and young adults, ages 13-19, to become teen library ambassadors. The ambassadors attend meetings once per month and assist with self-chosen and directed projects as informal volunteers under the supervision of the teen librarian. They advise the teen librarian on youth trends and interests in the community, helping […]
Norway church Thrift Shoppe to reopen Sept. 24
NORWAY — Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, plans to reopen its Thrift Shoppe from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 24, at 205 Main St. Because of the Oxford Hills community, the Thrift Shoppe will feature new, slightly used and antique items. All items are clean, in good working order and reasonably priced. Money […]
Coastal Community Grants available for municipal, regional projects
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Municipal Planning Assistance Program seeks applications for a new round of Coastal Community Grants. Fiscal year 2023 CCG details and the program statement are found on the program website at maine.gov. Grant applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, according to a news release from the […]
Lewiston group to hold card party Sept. 23, membership meeting Oct. 3
The Lewiston Senior Citizens group plans to offer a card playing party from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave., in Lewiston. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The group will provide refreshments, raffles, 50/50 and many door prizes. Tickets can be purchased in advance from 9 a.m. […]
Lewiston youth council seeks mental health-themed artwork
The 2022-23 Lewiston Youth Advisory Council membership recently held its first meeting, and the group decided to first focus on mental health awareness. Each shared concerns they have, in particular about their peers who have struggled throughout the pandemic, as well as in current situations in their lives. The group also is interested in Lewiston’s […]
Lewiston library to kick off speculative fiction book club Sept. 22
The Lewiston Public Library is set to launch a limited three-session speculative fiction book club, scheduled to meet once a month from September to November to discuss a pre-selected novel. This free public program will take place in person at 5:30 p.m. in the Jeanne Couture Room on the first floor of the library at […]
New Gloucester society taking orders for native apple pies
The New Gloucester Historical Society is accepting orders for native apple pies, scheduled to be picked up on Friday, Sept. 30. The cost is $10 each. Sale is limited to 100 pies. To place an order, or for pickup location or more information, email the society at [email protected]. Check out other upcoming area events!
Auburn-based senior college to offer free program Sept. 22
The second offering from Senior College in the Community is scheduled to feature Jean Potuchek, who will present “Aging, Health, and Happiness.” This free program, a collaboration between Auburn Public Library and Lewiston Auburn Senior College, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, in the Androscoggin Room at the Auburn library, 49 Spring […]
Auburn library receives digital literacy workshop incentive grant
The first workshop about computer basics is set for Sept. 21.