LEWISTON — Community members are invited to join Les Troubadours for the first French sing-along of the season at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College, 51 Westminster St. Everyone is welcome. Song books are provided so people not familiar with the songs or are less than fluent in […]
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Bob Duchesne to talk about Maine birds’ habits and habitats
AUBURN — In celebration of the International Year of the Bird and the Stanton Bird Club’s centenary, the Auburn Public Library will hold a talk at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, in the Androscoggin County Room. Birding enthusiast Bob Duchesne of Hudson will talk about Maine birds’ habitats and habits. He is founder of the […]
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4th Annual Electric Vehicle Expo is Saturday
NORWAY — The Center for an Ecology-Based Economy and the Maine Electric Vehicle Association will hold their fourth annual Electric Vehicle Expo from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept., 15, at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Three solar-powered Level 2 electric vehicle chargers will be available, and many other chargers are available in the area. […]
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Androscoggin Historical Society to host mystery novelist
AUBURN — The Androscoggin Historical Society will host an educational program with mystery novelist William D. Andrews at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25. His talk, titled “Stealing History,” will be held at the society’s museum on the third floor of the County Building. Andrews has published three mysteries “Stealing History” (2006), “Breaking Ground” (2011), and […]
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Peter Hammond to present Civil War program
NORWAY — While chewing on a homemade piece of hardtack, attendees can listen to local history buff Peter Hammond’s program “Battlefield Life in the Civil War” at the Norway Museum and Historical Society, 471 Main St., at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18. Hammond was inspired by the museum’s collections of medical and weaponry, photographs, letters […]
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St. Philip Church to celebrate 50th anniversary
AUBURN — Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Auburn will celebrate the 50th anniversary of St. Philip Church with a special Mass at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22. It will be followed by a reception in the parish hall at 2365 Turner Road. The celebration commemorates the first Mass of the church community, which was held […]
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CMCC appoints resident assistants
Resident assistants at Central Maine Community College this year are, from left, front, Emily Ayer, Stephanie Jones and Cody Dolloff; back, Tyler Tibbetts, Jared Rubin, Campbell Duncan, Javier Padilla and Michael Smith. The RAs are trained student leaders charged with assisting and supervising the 250 students who live in the campus residence facilities.
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Community sales
LOCKE MILLS — The Ladies Circle, Locke Mills Church, is sponsoring an indoor/outdoor sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. There will also be a food sale. — WAYNE — The Wayne Community Church Boutique Sale will be held at 22 Old Winthrop Road from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, and from 10:30 a.m. to […]
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Responsible Pet Care's Domino may be bi-lingual
PARIS — This week, Responsible Pet Care believes they have a cat that is bi-lingual — and can back that statement up with some facts. Two-year-old Domino has done some traveling. He was born in Puerto Rico and was sent to Massachusetts as part of a pet rescue. He was spotted by a Responsible Pet […]
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FCAS: This week's pets are mellow fellows
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter is featuring Bo and Rufus as its Pets of the Week. Bo is a 1- to 3-year-old male terrier mix who has a sweet and loving disposition plus an adorable head tilt. He is a mellow dog who enjoys hanging out on the couch as much as he enjoys […]