The Auburn Public Library has partnered with students in a class from the Digital and Computational Studies Department at Bates College for a Zoom event, set for 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 12. In this class, “Calling Bull: Data Literacy and Information Science,” students look at misinformation, and dive deeply into the “who, what, […]
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Wayne seeks nominations for new town advisory committees
The Wayne Select Board is seeking Wayne residents to serve on three new town advisory committees. Depending on the number of people who volunteer, and their qualifications and experience, the Select Board may have to choose between applicants for committee membership. All residents’ input and ideas are welcome. A member of the Select Board will […]
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Volunteer bakers sought for cookie walk
Volunteer bakers are sought for The Winthrop Maine Historical Society Cookie Walk. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Dec. 16, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Drop off of cookies is requested between 10 a.m. and 6 […]
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Biomedical science, engineering symposium rescheduled for March
A specific schedule will be finalized in the coming weeks.
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Ag department makes change to 2 disaster assistance programs
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has waived certain notice of loss requirements for 2023 for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish and Livestock Indemnity Program. To streamline assistance to support access to critical 2023 natural disaster recovery assistance, USDA’s Farm Service Agency is waiving the requirement to submit ELAP or […]
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Monmouth Community Players to hold ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ auditions
The Monmouth Community Players plans to hold auditions this month for its first show of the 2024 season, “Peter and the Starcatcher” by Rick Elice. Auditions will take place from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, and from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, at the Winthrop Congregational Church, 10 Bowdoin St. Rehearsals will be from 6-8:30 […]
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Association plans holiday event with Santa in New Auburn Dec. 9
NEW AUBURN — The United New Auburn Association plans for Santa Claus to arrive Saturday, Dec. 9, at Anniversary Park off Pulsifer Street. The event will begin at 4 p.m. Santa is expected to arrive at 5 p.m. Refreshments will be provided by McDonald’s, with music provided by Mike Berube. Mittens also will be given […]
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Chef to discuss holidays around world in Auburn Dec. 9
AUBURN — Chef Larry Canepa is set to be the featured speaker at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at a program presented by the Auburn Public Library and the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn Senior College. This time his talk will be focused not on simply food, but the celebrations themselves. The program will be […]
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Farmington church to open sanctuary during Advent starting Dec. 7
FARMINGTON — The historic sanctuary of Old South First Congregational Church, UCC, at 235 Main St., will be open to all for candlelit contemplation during Advent, the weeks leading to Christmas. Visitors are welcome to light a candle to accompany their meditations and prayers. At times the sanctuary is quite cool; simple acrylic throw blankets […]
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Belfast Maskers to hold auditions for ‘Proof’
‘Proof’ will open March 8.