Book sale to benefit shelter

FARMINGTON — A Labor Day book sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 29 and 30, at the former Stanwood Park Auction House, Route 2, just beyond Hammond Lumber.

Proceeds will benefit the Franklin County Animal Shelter.

Bring a donation of dog or cat food, treats, grooming supplies or a cash donation of any amount and select a free book.

The shelter is always in need of clean slightly used towels and blankets. Those wishing may drop them off at the book sale.

Hardcover books will sell for $1; softcover books for 50 cents. Books will be $6 for 10 on Saturday. The sale will take place rain or shine.

Local fourth-graders plant trees

LEWISTON — Maine’s Arbor Week was celebrated in May when fourth-grade students in Androscoggin County got to work in the dirt to plant a tree. Community Credit Union purchased trees and visited schools in the area, giving students the trees to plant.

The project is part of the Fourth-Grade Foresters Project, where the goal is to help revitalize the idea of Arbor Day in America’s schools. A total of 320 trees were delivered.

The following schools participated: Leeds Central School, Greene Central School, Washburn Elementary School, Auburn, Carrie Ricker Elementary School, Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales, and Turner Elementary School.

For more information, visit www.fourthgradeforestersusa.net or www.communitycreditunion.com.