UNION — Fred Thompson, a Wreaths Across America ambassador and his wife Diane from Gardiner, plan to give an overview of the Wreaths Across America program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Vose Library, 392 Common Road. Also helping with the program are Joyce Grotton from Union and Linda Billings from Jefferson, who participated […]
September 2023
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Lewiston library, ArtVan to offer programs for children starting Sept. 13
The Lewiston Public Library, in partnership with ArtVan, plans to offer art programs in the Children’s Department for children ages 5-14 on the second and fourth Wednesday every month. The programs start at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 13 and continue through Dec. 27 at the 200 Lisbon St. library. Children aged 5-8 must be accompanied by […]
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Sweden Food Pantry announces raffle ticket winners
During Sweden Days on Aug. 5, Rose McKenzie, Select Board administrative assistant, drew the winning ticket from among the thousands sold with the help of Gail Dewildt, secretary of the Sweden Historical Society. The winner of the 50/50 raffle was Zbigniew “Zibby” Wisniewski from Lovell. Zibby won $577.50, immediately donated $200 to the Sweden Food […]
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Carole Richards: People need peace from politics
My mute button is getting a workout already. It’s 12 months too early to start with this noise. Can’t we have any peace from politics? It starts immediately after an election on and on and on. Campaigning could be limited to a few televised debates. I can judge the candidates by the way they conduct […]
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Brian Belknap: Mayor Levesque is advocate for Auburn’s taxpayers, schools
Over the past six years, I have sat on the Auburn School Committee. During that time I’ve never seen a mayor take his seat on the committee. When Mayor Jason Levesque took the seat two years ago, and was appointed chair of the finance committee, I really wasn’t sure what to expect. What I found […]
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James Moore: U.S. Rep. Golden is mistaken about student loans
There is a false belief among some, including Congressman Jared Golden, that most who have attended college are members of the economic elite. Golden recently claimed many of those who took out student loans went on to “six-figure salaries.” While student loans were essential for thousands of low-income Mainers to escape poverty, about 40% of […]
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Camden library to host talk on nature app Sept. 12
The Camden Public Library, in partnership with the Coastal Mountains Land Trust, plans to host a presentation by Maine Master Naturalist Roger Rittmaster at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12. He will discuss the nature app, iNaturalist. This hybrid program will take place in the library’s Picker Room at 55 Main St. as well as on […]
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Winthrop society to host talk about town’s apple history Sept. 14
The evening event will begin with an apple pie bake off starting at 5 p.m.
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Woman’s Literary Union holding yard sale at Foss Mansion in Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union will have a Fantastic Huge Yard Sale on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St., in Auburn. The proceeds will support mansion restoration and scholarship funds. Available items include furniture, electronics, an Xbox 360, video games, tools, jewelry, toys, fabric […]
