Jamin Collins, 11, left, and Larson Stone, 8, work on making a marshmallow catapult at the Auburn Public Library on Tuesday. They were taking part in a Fun with Physics program with staff from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Service who were teaching children about force, motion, inertia and energy. For more information on […]
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What you need to know
Buckfield Board of Selectmen Buckfield Town Office March 20, 2017 Town manager search What happened: Selectmen voted unanimously to hold a workshop next month on the town manager search. What it means: The workshop is set for 9 a.m. Monday, April 17, at the Town Office, 34 Turner St., so Selectman Mike Iveson can attend after […]
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Norway Memorial Library hosting Freedom of Information Day
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library will host a talk by Brenda Kielty, first Public Access Ombudsman of the State of Maine, on Tuesday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. in recognition of National Freedom of Information Day. This will be an interactive presentation about the Maine Freedom of Access Act and the openness of government information. […]
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What You Need to Know: Buckfield Board of Selectmen meeting
Buckfield Board of Selectmen March 7, 2017 Buckfield Municipal Building Town manager resigns What happened: Town Manager Cindy Dunn surprised selectmen by handing them a resignation letter effective Friday, June 30, when her contract ends. What it means: Selectmen accepted Dunn’s resignation with regret as town manager, road commissioner, General Assistance director, code enforcement officer, […]
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Auburn Public Library children's programming to include physics, music
AUBURN — Auburn Public Library has announced its children’s programming for March. Events are held at the library, 49 Spring St. Sprouts: 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. Saturdays, March 11, 18 and 25, in the Children’s Room. This is a rousing lap-sit program for babies through 36 months of age and their caregivers. Participants will gather on the […]
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Paris Public Library's Novel Idea Book Club to read 'Stella by Starlight'
PARIS — Paris Public Library’s Novel Idea Book Club will next discuss “Stella by Starlight” by Sharon Draper. The book club is based on Maine Humanities’ Not for Children Only Book Discussion. The club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21. “Stella by Starlight” takes place in the segregated South in Bumblebee North Carolina […]
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Waterford Library to meet local authors during upcoming programming
WATERFORD — Waterford Library has announced upcoming events. St. Patrick’s Day Movie: 7 p.m. Friday, March 17. The library will show “The Quiet Man” with John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, which came out in 1952. The movie is not rated. Those attending should bring a dish to share. Meet the Author — Bruce Robert Coffin: 2 […]
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Wilton library introduces new director
WILTON — The Wilton Free Public Library announces Jen Scott is the new library director. Scott grew up in Farmington and graduated from Northeastern University. She has worked at several area libraries and brings a wealth of experience to her new position. “Librarianship never crossed my mind as a career path, until I fell into […]
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New Gloucester warrant seeks money for library, truck
NEW GLOUCESTER — Voters at the annual town meeting Monday, May 2, will be asked to approve spending $18,000 on improvements to the library and $50,000 for a pickup truck, among other requests. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at Memorial School on Route 231. Voter registration begins at 6:30 p.m. The proposed budget for […]