HANOVER — In the six years since reopening in a new location, but in the same building, Hanover’s little library has become a community center, according to volunteer Peg Susbury. In addition to the obvious offerings — books and other media — it’s a one-stop destination for a crafts corner shop, coffee, bottle redemption and […]
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Saco library gets $50K grant from King foundation
SACO (AP) — A southern Maine library says it’s received a $50,000 grant from the charitable foundation set up by best-selling author Stephen King and his wife to partially cover the cost of a new roof. Dyer Library in Saco said it’s housed in a brick mansion that was built in 1869, and that its […]
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Parents check out renovation at Spruce Mountain Middle School
JAY — The new classroom space smells fresh and new, Crystal Ducharme said at Tuesday night’s Spruce Mountain Middle School open house. She and scores of other parents and their children wandered the corridors, spoke with teachers and saw the new section of the school. “I like it down here,” said Ducharme’s eighth-grade daughter. “There’s […]
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Paris Public Library adds to novel collection
PARIS — The Paris Public Library added the following novels to its collection this summer. For more information, or to reserve a title, call 743-6994 or email [email protected]. Home delivery is available. Jeff Abbott, “Downfall;” Elizabeth Adler, “Please Don’t Tell;” Catherine Anderson, “Cheyenne Amber;” Bella Andre, “Can’t Help Falling in Love;” Donna Andrews, “The Hen […]
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Coupon book to support Casco Public Library
CASCO — Casco Public Library has been hard at work on their annual Coupon Book, producing a high-quality collection of savings to favorite local shops. From now through June 2014, the library is selling the coupon book for $10 each. The book will support the library and help stimulate the local economy. Shopping locally keeps […]
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Libraries raise funds to help build Lac-Megantic library
FARMINGTON — When the downtown area of Lac-Megantic was destroyed in the deadly July 6 oil train derailment, the Quebec town also lost its library, the Bibliotheque de Lac-Megantic. Libraries across the state are joining to raise funds to help rebuild the library. Donation cans are available for the next few weeks at the circulation […]
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Auburn library media lab offers inspiration and tools
AUBURN — One way or another, Zach Hurd’s thoughts would likely come out. The Edward Little High School junior said he wrote and recorded his first song when he was about 10. “I go back and now, I’d just like to rip those early songs apart and start all over — do them again,” Hurd […]
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Antiques appraised at Waterford library fundraiser
WATERFORD — Scores of people from as far away as Bethel and Newry came to the Wilkins Community House on Friday to see if their piece of family history or yard sale find is a true antique and how much it might be worth. From a crewel fireplace screen to wooden toys and a 1638 […]
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Portland library to celebrate Sudanese community
PORTLAND — Portland’s Public Library is hosting a book discussion and celebration of the city’s Sudanese community. The library will discuss “The Good Braider” by author Terry Farish on Thursday as part of its “I’m Your Neighbor, Portland” event series. “The Good Braider” is a free verse novel for teens about a mother and daughter […]
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Retired science teacher presents shows to children
DIXFIELD — Ted “Bitsy” Ionta retired from teaching sixth-grade science in 1991 after 28 years of teaching in Dixfield, Mexico and Rumford. Five years ago, he emerged from retirement to perform science experiments at libraries in the three towns. “They asked me to come in and perform some of my science experiments,” Ionta said, “and […]