Paris Public Library and Dirigo Federal Credit Union are set to host a series of visits from children’s author/illustrators on Wednesday afternoons this summer at the Deering Memorial Community Center at 39 Main St. in South Paris. The presentations will begin at 1 p.m. The guests will be reading from their works, explaining their personal […]
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Lewiston library plans Shark Attack program July 23
As part of the summer reading children’s program, Lewiston Public Library will host Shark Attack at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 23, in Callahan Hall at the library at 200 Lisbon St. Shark Attack will be a fun-filled program where children can learn about different sharks and their sizes, play a feed the shark game, create […]
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Lewiston library to host Mr. Drew and His Animals Too July 20
Lewiston Public Library will host Mr. Drew and His Animals Too at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, in Kennedy Park at 120 Park St., Lewiston. Mr. Drew has worked in the pet industry for more than 30 years. During that time, he owned and operated a pet store and an aquarium maintenance service. He also […]
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Auburn library to host talk by ‘Island Medicine’ author July 26
AUBURN — Dr. Chuck Radis, the author of “Go by Boat,” plans to talk about his medical practice on the islands of Casco Bay in his newly released sequel, “Island Medicine,” at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, at Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. His writing has been described as a cross between James Herriot’s […]
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Stratton-based historical society to host Sam O. White Day
STRATTON — The Dead River Area Historical Society plans to hold the annual Sam O. White Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at 170 Main St. The event will be hosted by White’s distant cousin, Emerson Dyer. White was born and raised at Eustis Ridge. After his duty in World War […]
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West Paris church to hold vacation Bible school July 25-28
WEST PARIS — Vacation Bible school is planned for 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday, July 25 to 28, at West Paris Baptist Church on Church Street. The program is called Adventure Quest and will involve games, crafts, prizes, food and Bible study for children in grades K-6. All children are invited for a […]
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Lewiston restaurant seeks proposals for mural contest
LEWISTON — The Pub at Baxter, 120 Mill St., is holding a mural submission contest through Wednesday, Aug. 10. A winner is scheduled to be announced Friday, Aug. 12. The mural must highlight Maine women, their role in the state’s history and how they’ve shaped movements and pioneered progress. If the Maine outdoors is included […]
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Winthrop society to hold parking lot party July 23
The Winthrop History and Heritage Center plans to fill its parking spaces with vendors selling their wares during its parking lot party, scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 23, at 107 Main St. in Winthrop. Those interested in being a vendor can reserve a space by calling Natalie Weise at 207-395-5450. The cost […]
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Wilton club to share resident’s gardens July 19
WILTON — Mt. Blue Area Garden Club plans to share the gardens of Becky Grant-Widen, 847 Orchard Drive, at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19. People can bring a chair, a sandwich and a plant to swap. Creative desserts will be provided by club hosts. Grant-Widen will conduct a tour of her vegetable and flower gardens, […]
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Bethel farm to host 4-H Friday July 22
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Program is offering its next 4-H Fridays on the Farm from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 22, at Morning Glory Farm at 343 Flat Road in Bethel, according to a news release from the Oxford County Extension office in South Paris. Learn about daily life […]