KGFREEZE, the latest project of multi-talented musician , pictured here, will perform at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, on the lawn of Lithgow Public Library as part of the library’s outdoor Summer Concert Series. The Portland-based band plays a mix of rock, pop and R&B. In addition to Gervais, band members include Derek Gierhan, TJ […]
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New Vineyard’s new library opens; dedication scheduled
NEW VINEYARD — It has been a long time coming, but the New Vineyard Library Association did it. They wrote and received grants, held fundraising events and solicited donations to come up with $311,000 for the project. Of that amount, $227,000 was for construction, Bruce Turcotte, treasurer of the trustees of the New Vineyard Library […]
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Activities are part of Paris Public Library reading challenge
PARIS — The Paris Public Library continues this summer its annual Reading Challenge and is also hosting a variety of fun and educational activities for children. Children are encouraged to read during the summer to maintain or improve their reading skills. To promote this effort, the library hosts an annual reading challenge for area youths. […]
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Lewiston charter commission candidates weigh in on consolidation
Lewiston charter commission candidates On June 10, Lewiston voters will choose three representatives to sit on the charter commission: David ChittimFavors consolidating both cities Eugene GeigerFavors consolidating both cities Lucien GosselinFavors consolidating both cities Richard GrandmaisonFavors consolidating both cities Chantel PettengillFavors consolidating both cities Charles SouleDoes NOT favor consolidating both cities Charter commission forum Charter […]
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Star Wars strikes Paris Public Library on May 4
PARIS — The Paris Public Library is hosting two events on Sunday, May 4, in honor of Star Wars Day. From 1 to 2:30 p.m., the Children’s Room will offer a variety of crafts and activities for young apprentices to hone their skills and test their knowledge of the Force, including searching for asteroids, directing […]
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Library is hosting Technology Petting Zoo next week
LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library is announcing spring events. A Technology Petting Zoo will be held Tuesday through Saturday, May 6 to 10. E-books and tablets are growing in popularity and devices are widely available. To provide hands-on familiarization and training with e-readers and tablets, the Maine State Library created the Technology Petting Zoo […]
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Rumford Finance Committee approves library, assessor and tax collector budgets
RUMFORD — The Finance Committee unanimously voted Wednesday to approve the $226,389 budget request for the Rumford Public Library. Library director Luke Sorenson said the amount is slightly more than the $225,000 approved in 2013. The only major increase is a 2.5 percent wage increase. “Many of the line items on the budget are actually […]
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The Friends of the Norway Memorial Library looking for volunteers
NORWAY — From sponsoring a middle-eastern musical performance to chocolate-tasting events to purchasing video and audiobooks, the Friends of the Norway Memorial Library have been working for more than a quarter of a century to improve the library’s resources. Now they are looking for new volunteers. “The Friends organized in 1987 and have been in […]
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Newry ponders fate of former Grafton library books
NEWRY — Selectmen in Newry are considering what, if anything, should be done with the several hundred books that once comprised the public lending library of the former town of Grafton, just north of Newry. Town Administrator Loretta Powers said, “Since there’s no town of Grafton anymore, and no one really knows who the library […]
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RES plans author visit, Internet safety and other programs for children, parents
RUMFORD — A wide variety of events and programs have been organized at Rumford Elementary School for students and parents during the next few weeks. Librarian Eileen Broderick said well-known Maine children’s author Amy MacDonald, creator of “Rachel Fister’s Blister,” will provide two days of writing coaching on Dec. 5 and 6. “We have a […]