History lovers of all ages can hear some of the stories about Norway’s early businesses and their proprietors at the Norway History Walking Tours set Saturday, Sept. 3. The event is a collaboration of the Norway Museum and Historical Society and the First Universalist Church of Norway, according to a news release from the Rev. […]
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Auburn library gears up for fall programming
The Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., plans the following fall programming. The Library Book Store is set to reopen Saturday, Sept. 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hundreds of books have been restocked and reorganized; they range from 25 cents to $2. Preserving the Harvest: Canning & Freezing Basics is planned for 4 […]
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Lisbon Falls 5K run/walk set for Sept. 10
Proceeds benefit a heating fuel assistance program.
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Trek for Trails set for September
The 2022 Trek for the Trails, presented by Norway Savings Bank, is scheduled to run from Thursday, Sept. 1 to Friday, Sept. 30. Participants will automatically be entered into a raffle for prizes from local business, including a 2022-23 season pass to Shawnee Peak Ski Area, gift cards from Bridgton Books, and a two-night stay […]
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Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary to hold Golf Classic Sept. 17
Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club plans to hold its 13th annual Golf Classic on Saturday, Sept. 17. “Held at the Bridgton Highlands Country Club, this is the club’s biggest fundraiser and allows us to do all our work in the community,” said Club President Aaron Hagan, according to a news release from the club. “This includes […]
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Lewiston seniors group to resume cribbage league Sept. 1
The Lewiston Senior Citizens plans to start its cribbage league on Thursday mornings effective Sept. 1, according to a news release from Roger Labbe, cribbage coordinator. Games start at 9 a.m., and doors open at 8 a.m. for those who want to practice. Players are asked to be there at least 15 minutes before the […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in September, October
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, Sept. 12, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m., noon, 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, […]
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Norway parish to honor patron saint with service project
Parishioners and Father Ed Clifford, pastor of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, plan to honor their parish’s patron saint while encouraging joy-filled service to those in need of mercy. Community members and parishioners from St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 32 Paris St. in Norway, and Our Lady of Ransom Church, 117 Elm St. in Mechanic […]
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Improvisational theater workshop to start Sept. 6 in Norway
Norway Memorial Library, Norway Opera House Corp and theater artist Amanda Huotari are teaming up to offer an eight-week improvisation workshop for older adults. The series is set to run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 6 through Oct. 25. Classes take place at the 258 Main St. library. The Show Up and Play: […]
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Lewiston library to offer storytime for babies, preschoolers
Lewiston Public Library plans to offer storytime for babies in the Children’s Department weekly at 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays starting Sept. 6 at 200 Lisbon St. The program is recommended for children up to 24 months old and their caregivers, according to a news release from the library. The library also is offering a preschool storytime […]