Carrabassett Library CARRABASSETT VALLEY — This Saturday, April 19, marks the final week of Carrabassett Valley Public Library’s “long Saturday” hours: 10-5. The library changes to Spring-Summer-Fall hours starting Tuesday, April 22. The hours are 10-5, Tuesday through Friday, and on Saturday, 10-3. Thank you.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Thursday Island Reading Series plus art and poetry
FARMINGTON — The Thursday Island Reading Series welcomes Alana Dao and Meg Willing of A Clearing, sharing from their new Collaborative arts publication, A Possible Practice: from mine / to keep on Tuesday, April 29, at 6 p.m. at Twice Sold Tales. This April, the Thursday Island Reading Series infuses its spring season with poetry […]
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Kids’ Book Review: ‘Swimming with Spies’
Swimming with Spies By Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger Swimming with Spies, a junior historical fiction selection, is a timely read as it is related to the current war between Ukraine and Russia. The author, Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger, was born to Ukrainian parents who immigrated to America. This page-turning, highly emotional novel took place in 2014 at a dolphinarium […]
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Big Trees of N. New England at Harrison library
HARRISON — Wooden boat builder, outdoorsman, author, and Big Tree Program measurer Kevin Martin will discuss his recent book, Big Trees of Northern New England: Short Hikes to the Biggest Trees in Northern Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine on Wednesday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. at Harrison Village Library. Kevin will share how he […]
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Open auditions in Rangeley for DIVA summer musical
Auditions will take place at the Rangeley Friends of the Arts Lakeside Theater Saturday, May 3. Show dates for the popular musical event are set for late July.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Fayette’s Starling Hall generator grant frozen amid federal review
A FEMA-funded generator project for Starling Hall is in limbo after a federal hold halted reimbursements for multiple emergency grants.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Animal Control Ordinance draws reactions from Livermore Falls residents
At a public hearing April 1 regarding the proposed Livermore Falls Animal Control and Dog Control Ordinance, many said its rules were too restrictive.
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Katie Mosher prepares spring bouquets at The Flower Barn
On April 11, Katie Mosher was hard at work arranging fresh floral bouquets at The Flower Barn surrounded by color and creativity in Jay.
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Outpatient diabetes classes offered
BRIDGTON — In April, Bridgton Hospital will offer a series of outpatient self-management classes to inform and empower those with diabetes to live well and effectively manage the disease. The cost of these classes is covered by most insurance plans, including MaineCare and Medicare. Class dates: April 24, 1-3 p.m. April 29, 1-3 p.m. April […]
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Movie Review: ‘Snow White’
Disney’s “Snow White” is the latest live-action remake of one of the studio’s animated classics. In this case, it’s perhaps the biggest “classic” of all, as 1937’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” was the first full-length animated feature in American history, and in 2008 was named the greatest animated film of all time by […]