Grangers to hold ‘Music Night’ AUBURN — Members of Danville Junction Grange will meet for dessert at 6 p.m Thursday, March 8, at Danville Union Church. The business meeting will start at 7. The program, “Music Night,” will be presented by Norma Meserve, Gladys Chapman and Louise Roberts. Members are reminded to bring clipped coupons for […]
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The Buzz: Big moves, big tickets and mermaids
This week, the Buzz is unconventional, recyclable and definitely not speeding. Fair warning: Mermaids ahead. First up, big lease news. eWaste Maine, an electronics recycling company, is consolidating operations and growing, moving from two buildings in Auburn and one in Gardiner to 75 Westminster St. in Lewiston, the former home of L.L.Bean. The lease for the […]
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'Enduring Heights' book talk and signing in Carrabassett Valley
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Carrabassett Valley Public Library and Community Center will present John and Cynthia Orcutt, authors of “Enduring Heights,” at a book discussion and signing at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22. John and Cynthia Orcutt are fine art nature photographers and avid outdoor enthusiasts. Following a distinguished career as an architect and landscape […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Teens learn dating stats at Auburn library
Hailey Strout, Domanic Ferrara and Damion Marston, right, react to a Jeopardy!-style question Tuesday during a presentation by Safe Voices at the Teen Center at the Auburn Public Library. The program was in observance of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. At left in the background are Team Flannel and Leather members Calla Crockett, […]
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Briefly: Region
Lunch canceled for storm OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Community Lunch, planned for Wednesday, Jan. 17, has been canceled due to a predicted snowstorm. First Auburn Seniors to present award AUBURN — The First Auburn Senior Citizens will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, for a meeting and spaghetti and meatball dinner. Those attending must […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Tasting the world at Mexico library
MEXICO — Participants in Mexico Public Library’s Taste the World monthly event experienced foods such as dill pickle-flavored chips from Germany, panettone bread with chocolate chips from Italy and Yugwa candy from Korea on Friday. Director Heather Rogers started the monthly program in August with food from Colombia. Since then, patrons have experienced treats from […]
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Gin, Hayes photos on display at library
FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Library is featuring works by photographers Leon Gin and Derek Hayes during January and February. A meet and greet the photographers will take place at the the library Saturday, Jan. 6, from noon to 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Gin has been making photographs for almost 30 years. […]
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Rumford church bringing back food pantry
Praise Assembly of God Church Pastor Justin Thacker is in the church’s library with his daughter Hannah, who loves children’s books. The church is bringing back its food pantry and is also offering a clothing closet and use of a library to the public. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) RUMFORD — After a 10-month hiatus, the Praise […]
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Teen activities to include homework help, games at library
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library has announced teen events for January. Maine Job Corps: Teens and new adults, ages 16 to 24, may obtain information on the Job Corps by contacting Cathie Gavett at 207-458-5369 to find out more about the program and who is eligible. She will arrange a mutually convenient time to […]
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Meaning of Christmas, according to tots
PARIS — Julien Frank, 5, of Oxford, watched his 2-year-old sister, Clover, sitting on Santa’s lap, and nervously inched closer. In a tiny voice, he asked Santa for a “Pop the Pig” game, and his sisters both agreed it was fine gift to ask for. The annual children’s Christmas party in the Paris Public Library […]