Paris Public Library used book sale being extended PARIS — The Paris Public Library is extending its used book sale by one week, to Saturday, Oct. 3, weather permitting. The sale will run from 9 a.m. to noon in the cordoned-off driveway between the library and the Paris Town Office. The sale will again feature […]
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‘Fall Into Books!’ challenge continues at Treat Memorial Library
LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library is hosting an all-ages book challenge, “Fall Into Books!,” until Dec. 1. Every book read enters readers in a drawing for a book prize. Track reading online at treat.beanstack.org or call the library to record an entry. The Armchair Traveler Game is on Facebook at 1 p.m. Tuesdays. The […]
SeniorsPlus announces classes scheduled for October
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its online education center classes for October. All classes are held virtually or telephonically at this time and are free unless noted. Register by mailing edcenter@seniorsplus.org or calling 207-795-4010. For more information, visit seniorsplus.org/education-center or the Facebook page. Classes Zoom 101: Using Video Technology to Stay Connected: From 10 to […]
Franklin Community Health Network offering flu clinics
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network is offering drive-up flu clinics in October for community members age 18 and older on the Franklin Memorial Hospital (FMH) campus, as well as via mobile outreach by the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County (HCC). No appointment is required. Staff will meet with individuals outside under a […]
Send someone to jail to raise funds for United Way of Tri-Valley Area
FARMINGTON — United Way’s “No Bail … Go Directly to Jail!” Fundraiser has started. Here’s a chance to put a high profile “perp” behind bars for an hour. Community members have agreed to help United Way raise money by being in the “line-up.” Visit www.uwtva.org and look through the photo array. Click the link and […]
Community briefs Sept. 25
Rosary rally to benefit police officers JAY — A rosary rally to benefit all police officers will be held at noon Saturday, Sept. 26, in front of the Jay Police Department. Mask wearing and social distancing are needed at the America Needs Fatima event. Call Judy Pottle at 312-0737 for more information. Webinar to […]
Extension 4-H offers two new virtual programs
FALMOUTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension Cumberland County 4-H is offering two new virtual programs this fall; Maker Monday Series and Mars Base Camp Special Interest Club. Current 4-H enrollment is not necessary for participation. Program material and instruction for the Maker Series are free. Program material for Mars Base Camp is $12. 4-H […]
Well done news Sept. 24
Area students on Northern Vermont University dean’s list LYNDONVILLE, Vt. — The following area students at Northern Vermont University were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester: Auburn: Eleanor Harrington. Denmark: Emily Robinson. Lewiston: Madison Roy. Students who achieve between a 3.50 and 3.99 semester average are placed on the list. The following […]
Community briefs Sept. 24
Fall Fest coming to grounds of Outdoor Heritage Museum OQUOSSOC — The grounds of the Outdoor Heritage Museum will feature approximately 15 vendor booths for the Fall Fest Art, Craft and Antique Show on Saturday, Sept. 26. The show will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the vendors are expected to reduce their […]