The Androscoggin Retired Educators group plans to meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Marco’s Restaurant, 12 Mollison Way in Lewiston. The meal costs $17.50 per person. Dues are $10 per person, or $6 for a non-educator spouse. Members 85 and older do not need to pay dues. Luncheon reservations and dues can be […]
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Lewiston library to be closed Nov. 17-19
Lewiston Public Library, at 200 Lisbon St., is scheduled to be closed to the public Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 17-19, and will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 20. During the closure, the library will continue its Radio Frequency Identification conversion work. The library invested in RFID technology for its 160,000-item collection, which will allow for faster […]
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New Ventures Maine to offer tuition-free workshops, classes
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine has scheduled tuition-free online workshops and classes for November. Classes are designed to help people in Maine start a business, build a career and manage money. Classes are offered at evening and day times; some are one session only and others span multiple sessions; a few classes are self-paced. The […]
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Webinar to cover drinking water quality, health inequalities
The University of Maine at Augusta is scheduled to host a webinar from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, featuring a panel of experts on drinking water quality and health inequalities. This event is open to the public, but an RSVP is required. To register, complete a form at forms.gle/3jpRuUT8tRwpiLtcA. The Health Equity Dialogues […]
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Kennebec Historical Society to host talk on historic Maine taverns, tea rooms
The Kennebec Historical Society plans its November presentation, “Historic Taverns and Tea Rooms of Maine,” for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Hope Baptist Church, 726 Western Ave., Manchester. Local authors and society presenters Kathy and Bill Kenny will unveil the stories, characters and history of these establishments over the past four centuries. Holding an […]
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Wintering rosemary requires careful watering and lower heat
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In answer to a reader’s question about rosemary, I have wintered it successfully for many years. I have multiple plants, one that I have had for over a decade. I keep them for the winter in a west or east window in a room that is heated to 50 to 55 degrees. […]
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Lisbon voters elect slate of newcomers, approve bond for Ferry Road improvements
An overwhelming majority of voters approved a $2.8 million bond to reconstruct Ferry Road.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn elects new City Council for 2022
It will be a mix of incumbents, including Leroy Walker, and newcomers.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Poland selectmen look at pay equity for employees and the impact on taxes
Depending on the job, increasing salaries to match surrounding towns would mean increases from 2.01% to 39.35%.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Wales residents pass local option liquor sales referendums
The vote will have no effect on business in town, which approved liquor sales in 1968 but had no proof.