BETHEL — RSU/SAD 44 Adult and Continuing Education is offering pottery classes to its August lineup. The pottery classes will be held at the West Bethel Pottery Studio. Try the Potter’s Wheel: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4. This two-hour session for adults will offer the opportunity to try the potter’s wheel. Working on the […]
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Minot Historical Society hosting Civil War encampment
MINOT — The Minot Historical Society will host its 2nd annual Civil War Encampment on Aug. 4 and 5 at its building at 493 Center Minot Hill Road.. The public event is free. Re-enactors for the 5th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, the 15th Alabama Infantry and the 3rd Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment will take part. There […]
Central Maine Community College to host passport event
AUBURN — The U.S. Passport Acceptance Facility at Central Maine Community College will host an informal Passport Fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2. The public is invited to visit and learn about the services offered. Appointments are not required and multiple agents will be on hand to provide information or process […]
Treat Memorial Library to wrap up Summer Reading Program
LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library will mark the end of its summer reading program, Libraries Rock, with a celebration at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2. Readers’ accomplishments will be recognized. The book group will embark on a 10-part discussion series based on PBS’ Great American Read. The selections will come from a survey conducted […]
Local garden tour hosts Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine
Survivors, caregivers and friends of the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine meander through the flower gardens at Mary and Bob Van Nest’s home in Norway on July 14. Participants saw different plants of various colors, landscaping and listened to stories. And, tucked away behind flowers, were little surprises like statues of fairies, a Buddha, […]
World Refugee Day celebration scheduled for July 30
LEWISTON — Everyone is invited to celebrate the Twin Cities’ diverse communities at World Refugee Day from 5 to 7 p.m. July 30, at Simard-Payne Memorial Park. The event will feature food from refugees and asylum-seekers from all parts of the world who have made Lewiston and Auburn their home over the past 18 years. […]
Donations needed for Tommy's Feline Feral Friends yard sale
LEWISTON — Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends is looking for items, in good shape, gently used, previously loved, for the super summer yard sale and bottle drive to help finance the work done for the feral cat colonies and their medical needs. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, […]
Gala to benefit West Paris Fire Association
WEST PARIS — The West Paris Fire Association is selling tickets for its first annual fundraising gala that will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the TL Bar. Tickets are just $50 per couple or $30 a person. The evening will feature the music from the local band Late Night Selfies, silent auction, […]
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UNAA meeting will be July 31 AUBURN — United New Auburn Association will have a meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at Rolly’s Diner. Auburn Church collecting hygiene products AUBURN — The Auburn United Methodist Church is supporting the Center for Wisdom’s Women by helping supply hygiene products for the women they serve. Requested donations include shampoo, […]
Dunlap addresses county Dems
Secretary of State Matt Dunlap speaks to the Androscoggin County Democratic Committee recently about ways to encourage voter registration and voter participation. From left are Dunlap, Ron Laberge, Susan Lea, Sue Reilly, Chad Roberts and Mary Roussel. For more information on committee events call 207-784-5726.