AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library will work with NOAA scientists to provide a series of interactive events to examine climate trends on the state. The first of the monthly hour-long programs will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, with programs to follow on Oct. 5 and Nov. 9. Climate change is a […]
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Summer market to feature Native American crafts, culture
NEW GLOUCESTER — The ninth annual Maine Native American Summer Market of some of Maine’s award-winning Native American artists will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village. This is the southernmost gathering of Wabanaki artists in the state. More than 40 members of the Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Micmac […]
Streaked Mountain sunset hike planned
NORWAY — Stephens Memorial Hospital and Lorie Olson, Maine native and avid hiker, will hold a hike up the backside of Streaked Mountain to see a sunset and the night’s sky as it comes alive with stars. A headlight or flashlight is recommended. This hike is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 26. Back-up date is Friday, […]
'World in Your Library' speakers are announced
LOVELL — Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library is partnering with the Maine Humanities Council, the Margaret Chase Smith Foundation and the Mid-Coast Forum on Foreign Relations to present a three-part speakers series, The World in Your Library. Hobbs Library has selected three speakers and topics for hourlong presentations on domestic issues. A schedule of the series […]
Former mayor to argue against Lewiston-Auburn merger
AUBURN — Lewiston native and former mayor Jim Howaniec will address the Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Breakfast Club at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, on the referendum to merge the cities of Lewiston and Auburn. Howaniec will provide an argument against the merger, a question that will be on the Nov. 7 ballot. Howaniec is a lifelong […]
Museum L-A offering tours of Camden Yarns, future home
LEWISTON — Museum L-A will offer tours at the former Camden Yarns building, future museum location, from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, to learn about the work that has been done so far as well as the planning process underway for relocating Museum L-A to the new site and building. Fun games will […]
Briefly: Religion
Spiritualist leading Transmutation workshop SABATTUS — Spiritualist Lorraine Radice will offer a workshop on Transmutation on Sunday, Aug. 20, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Spiritualist Church of Eternal Life, 352 Crowley Road. Participants should be prepared to do some energy work. Once they have learned Transmutation and put it into practice, everyday experiences […]
Rural Life Festival to feature farm-to-table supper, special Masses
FARMINGTON — To highlight rural life and the stewardship of creation, St. Joseph Parish in Farmington and St. Rose of Lima Parish in Jay are planning a Catholic Rural Life Festival on Wednesday through Sunday, Sept. 13 to 17. The festival will include many events and liturgies aimed at bringing family, friends and neighbors together […]
Conversational French, digital design among classes offered at L-A Senior College
LEWISTON — The Senior College of the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College will offer 18 courses during the fall semester starting Monday, Sept. 18. Now in its 19th year, the upcoming semester will feature new and continuation courses ranging from Islamic Study to Reflexology. The classes are presented by peers and are open to […]
Truck driver training instructor to address Lewiston-Auburn Rotary
AUBURN — Eddy Naples will be guest speaker at the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at the Village Inn. Naples was invited to establish and implement a tractor trailer, truck and bus driver training program in 1983 for high school students and adults in the Region 9 School […]