NORWAY — Imagine having to eat pies, cakes, cookies, bars and other desserts to finance the expansion of the local library’s audio and video collection. Not a bad bargain. The Friends of Norway Memorial Library are sponsoring a Delightful Dessert Extravaganza on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, Feb. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library […]
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Winthrop library to host writer-photographer Jan. 13
WINTHROP –The Bailey Public Library will host award-winning writer and photographer at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13. All library events are being held at the temporary library on the first floor of the Winthrop Commerce Center at 149 Main Street during construction of the addition to the Bowdoin Street building. Peppe’s photography and written work […]
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Topsham library to host signing, reading with Maine poet Jan. 22
TOPSHAM — Topsham Public Library has announced that Maine poet Gary Rainford will read and sign copies of his new poetry collection, “Salty Liquor,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at the library. Rainford was recently awarded an honorable mention in the 2014 Topsham Public Library Joy of the Pen writing competition, where he wowed […]
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Former Longley principal pushing book drive to help students
LEWISTON — Since she retired this past June, former Longley Elementary School Principal Linda St. Andre has traveled, overseen her kitchen remodeling and visited the grandkids. But emotionally, she hasn’t left the Longley students. “I’m constantly thinking about them,” St. Andre said Wednesday. “I knew as I made the decision to retire, I wanted to […]
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Public invited to tour new Lewiston Middle School during Dec. 3 open house
LEWISTON — To thank taxpayers and show how the money was spent, the public is invited to an open house to show off the new-and-improved Lewiston Middle School. The open house will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3. “We want to welcome the public, who overwhelmingly supported the renovation project,” […]
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Augusta library to host author of ‘Superstorm’ on Dec. 6
AUGUSTA – Historian , author of “Superstorm: Nine Days Inside Hurricane Sandy” will give a talk at Lithgow Public Library at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Copies of “Superstorm” will be available for purchase and signing at the event, which is free and open to the public. It will be held in the library’s Reading […]
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Grants, private donors aid Gardiner library work
GARDINER (AP) — The Gardiner Public Library has received more than $100,000 in grant money to renovate its archive room and better protect the records kept there. The library received $112,000 in grants from four foundations and one private donor over the last several months to fund its plan to renovate the lower floor with […]
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New materials at Ludden Library
DIXFIELD — Ludden Memorial Libary announces the August new arrivals. Adult fiction: Swan Point, Woods; The Mill River Recluse, Chan; Cut and Thrust, Woods; The Bees, Paull; Remains of Innocence, Jance; The City, Koontz; The Glass Kitchen, Lee; The Bone Orchard, Doiron; Storm Surge, Anderson; The Lost Island, Preston & Child; Lucky Us, Bloom; Sight […]
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Norway library hosting Technology Petting Zoo
NORWAY — A range of electronic devices will be available for residents who are curious to learn about their use at the Norway Memorial Library from Aug. 12 to 22. The Technology Petting Zoo, a traveling exhibit loaned to libraries by the Maine State Library, will provide an overview on how to use e-readers and […]