Phillips Old Home Days Aug. 12-20 PHILLIPS — Phillips Old Home Days will run from Saturday, Aug. 12, to Sunday, Aug. 20, Presented by the Phillips Chamber of Commerce, the theme will be “My Favorite Fairy Tale.” The Chamber is looking for volunteers and contributors. Those interested may contact 207-639-4684. Some of this year’s events include […]
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Public invited to view solar eclipse at Auburn Public Library
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library is hosting two events around the “Great American Eclipse” occurring on Monday, Aug. 21. Because Maine is not in the direct path of the total eclipse, viewers in Auburn will see a “partial eclipse,” when about two-thirds of the sun will disappear behind the moon. The event will be […]
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Soap-making at LPL LEWISTON — The Lewiston Public Library is sending Summer Reading off with a soap-making program for teens and adults 13 and older from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, in the library’s makerspace, 200 Lisbon St. Participants will learn to make soap with simple ingredients available from any craft store. Using a […]
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‘Essentials of College Planning’ WILTON — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will host a free workshop entitled “Essentials of College Planning” for adults 19 and older at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Wilton Career Center, 865 U.S. Route 2 East. FMI, register: 1-800-281-3703, meoc.maine.edu. ‘Growing Great Garlic’ workshop FARMINGTON — University of Maine Cooperative […]
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Tree Street Youth director Julia Sleeper to speak to L-A Rotary Club
AUBURN — Julia Sleeper will be the guest speaker at the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club meeting at noon Thursday, Sept. 21, at The Village Inn, 165 High St. Sleeper is the co-founder and executive director of Tree Street Youth Center. Born and raised in Bangor area, she initially moved to Lewiston as an undergraduate at Bates College. […]
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Novel Idea Book Club to read, discuss 'The Breadwinner'
PARIS — The Paris Public Library Novel Idea Book Club, adults reading children’s, juvenile and young adult selections, will meet to discuss “The Breadwinner” by Deborah Ellis at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15. Goodreads states, “Because the Taliban rulers of Kabul, Afghanistan, impose strict limitations on women’s freedom and behavior, 11-year-old Parvana must disguise herself […]
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Annual two-day Attean Family Pow Wow at Maine Wildlife Park
GRAY — Native American tribal representatives from Maine, New England and around the country will come to Maine Wildlife Park Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12 and 13, with native dancers, drummers, craft vendors, singers and traditional food booths. This event is a celebration of Native American heritage and culture, offering entertainment, education and fun all weekend […]
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Morocco presentation at Cary Library WAYNE — Marc Rochkind will speak about his visits to Morocco when he presents “Morocco: A Land of Contrasts” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, at the Cary Memorial Library, 17 Old Winthrop Road, off Route 133. The library is handicapped-accessible and all are invited. Seating is on a first come, first served […]
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Science versus religion: Lifetree Café to examine conflict
LEWISTON — Perceived conflicts between religion and science will be discussed at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at Lifetree Café, at 1919 Lisbon Road. The program, titled “Science and Religion: Can They Coexist?,” features a filmed interview with Brother Guy Consolmagno, a scientist with the Vatican Observatory. “Science is understanding, seeking truth. Religion is truth, seeking […]