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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Dance Band performing in August BUCKFIELD — The Jones Dance Band will play at the Masonic Hall on Saturdays, Aug. 12, 19 and 26, from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is $5. Androscoggin River History talk GREENE — Greene Historical Society will explore the history of the Androscoggin River in “Life Along the Androscoggin River: Then […]
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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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Weld Extension Homemakers’ farmers market WELD — The Weld Extension Homemakers’ annual Farmers Market will be held Saturday, Aug. 12, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Weld Historical Society. There will be fresh produce, pies, baked goods, hot dogs, sandwiches, candles, crafts, raffles and cookbooks. The Weld Extension Homemakers is a community service organization, […]
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Drumming group making a beat LEWISTON — The Hand Drumming Group plays from 1 to 3 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month at Trinity Church, 247 Bates St. All levels and styles of drummers can play, and they can bring their own instrument or try one of the club’s drums. The cost to […]
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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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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Aug. 7 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Auburn City Hall. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the administrator’s conference room at City Hall. TUESDAY, Aug. 8 AUBURN — Planning Board meeting, 6 p.m. City Council Chamber, Auburn Hall. WEDNESDAY, Aug. 9 LEWISTON — Lewiston-Auburn Transit Committee meeting, […]
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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 […]