Literary-themed trivia at Auburn pub
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library has announced a special Literary-Themed Trivia Night in partnership with Androscoggin Trivia Company, taking place Tuesday, June 10, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Lost Valley Brew Pub.
Gather your team and put your book smarts to the test in a lively evening of trivia celebrating all things literary — from classic novels and famous first lines to contemporary bestsellers and beloved children’s books. Whether you’re a seasoned trivia buff or a casual reader, this event promises fun for all.
“We’re excited to bring the community together for a night of literature, laughter and local flavor,” said Haley Warden, Auburn Public Library’s director of development. “This is a great way to connect with fellow book lovers while supporting the library in a relaxed and welcoming setting.”
The event is free and no preregistration is required.
In addition to trivia, the library will host a 50/50 raffle, with proceeds directly benefiting Auburn Public Library’s programs and services. Attendees are encouraged to come early to grab a bite and a beverage at Lost Valley Brew Pub before the questions begin.
For more information, contact the Auburn Public Library at 207-333-6640 or visit www.auburnpubliclibrary.
Plant sale continues in Farmington
This self-serve plant sale features primarily perennials, lilacs, and can also include an ever-changing selection of shrubs, herbs, seedlings, bulbs, houseplants and other gardening related items with prices starting at $3. Up to 17 lilac varieties will be available from Simply Lilacs in Lisbon Falls as supplies last priced from $20 to $30. Please have the exact cash or check as there may not be an attendant available during all sale hours.
For more information call 207-491-591. Proceeds benefit Old South Church’s community service, outreach projects and youth programs.
Learn how to make yogurt
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Public Library will host Master Food Preserver Claire Schreiber for an interactive class titled Learn How to Make Yogurt on Wednesday, June 4, from 5-7 p.m., in Callahan Hall.
Unlock the secrets of delicious, homemade yogurt guided by Schreiber of the UMaine Cooperative Extension Service. Yogurt is a great introduction into the world of fermentation. Learn about food fermentation and how to make dairy yogurt from scratch. This session will cover all the essential steps from selecting your milk to storing your yogurt, ensuring you can go home and create your own homemade fermented delight using common household supplies. Please note, this class will cover cow’s milk yogurt, but the process and skills acquired can be applied to other varieties of yogurt.
This is a free class. Due to limited space, registration is required. To register, contact us at 513-3135 or [email protected]
Schreiber has been with the UMaine Cooperative Extension Service since 2018 and has enjoyed making homemade yogurt for even longer! She works in Brunswick where she also lives with her family.
The Lewiston Public Library is at 200 Lisbon St. at the corner of Pine Street.
Mud truck mayhem in Livermore
LIVERMORE — Barnstock 2025 offers camping, mud truck mayhem and live performances by the Lacs, Dusty Leigh and more.
The event runs noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 8, at 807 Boothby Road. For more information, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/barnstock-2025-tickets-1318954220579
Rock for a Cure at Lost Valley
An epic night of live music for a good cause. Doors open at 4 p.m. Cornhole tournament and live music start at 5:30.
‘Keep Singing!’ at Little Theatre
Lewiston-Auburn Community Little Theatre and LinCo Media will present “Keep Singing!”, a showcase of three short musicals by creative duo Linda Hildonen and Colby Michaud.
In “It’s Complicated,” a couple’s therapy session goes awry when the therapist brings out a “very special guitar.”
In “Chasing James,” Brody, a coffee shop owner, earnestly attempts to help his best friend to stop making the same old mistakes in his quest to find true love.
Finally, in “Home Again,” a woman grapples with making a decision that may lead to her never seeing her father again.
Ranging from laugh-out-loud funny to tearfully poignant, this trio of shows is not to be missed. All proceeds will go directly to supporting LACLT’s mission, so mark your calendars now for a night where you’ll not only leave feeling good, you’ll be *doing* good.
Leave the kids with a sitter for this event! We recommend attendance only for those 16 years old or olders.
Shows are Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 8, at 2 p.m., as well as Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, June 15, at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $25 for general admission and $22 for students and seniors at LACLT.com
Sponsors are Dubois Realty Group, Andwell Health Partners and Praxis Motion Pictures.
Hardy plants only
NORWAY — The First Universalist Church of Norway will hold its 21st annual Hardy Maine Plant Sale on Saturday, June 7, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Norway UU Church, 479 Main St. There will be a huge variety of houseplants, native plants, vegetables, herbs and flowers available for sale with proceeds going toward the church General Fund and the Belfry Fund.
Student art at Poland Springs
POLAND SPRING — The first Poland Springs Student Art Show will be held Saturday, June 7, from 1-3 p.m. at the Maine State Building, 37 Preservation Way, Poland Spring. It is hosted by Susan Bevil, Little Artists and the Poland Spring Preservation Society at the Maine State Building, 37 Preservation Way, Poland. It will showcase and celebrate students artwork from Poland Community School Art Club, and GATE Art Program and Minot Consolidated School Art Club.
Enjoy light refreshments as you explore the creativity and talent of our local young artists and take in the beauty of the historic Maine State Building and scenic grounds of Poland Spring.
This is a free community event — everyone is welcome! Come support our young artists and experience the joy of art in a truly special setting.
Fright Night
Lewiston today may not be as well known as it once was for underground music, but the city is entering its new punk era thanks to LA Arts’ Downstage Music Series. On Saturday, June 7, notable players from the mid-1990s scene will appear in their latest incarnations on an eclectic, triple-bill.
Headliners Wake in Fright is a punk/rock/roll trio from Portland, featuring Micah Blue Smaldone (guitar, vox), Jonas Eule (drums), and Greg Bazinet (bass). The band formed in 2022, taking the name as a nod to the Ted Kotcheff film and to their shared love of 1970s Australian punk.
Their self-titled LP was released by Feeding Tube Records in March 2023, with a cassette edition done by Abraxas Records. They have played frequently around New England since, and in August 2024 released a follow up 7-inch EP titled “Around Every Corner.”
Joining Wake in Fright are amiright? — Portland’s pioneers of cousin-rock with a sound that’s warm, loud, scuzzy, and full of lighthearted family fun —and Cryin Caleb, Maine’s singing, songwriting, guitar-playing one-man band with his own unique style of roots rock ‘n’ roll/country/twang/punk.
Vanishing Act is an electric guitar and drums duo from Lewiston, weaving math, noise, and metal with fleeting moments of classic rock. The stubborn effort of Mark Priola and Elijah True (An Anderson), they’re writing and performing again after a decadelong hiatus.
Clean Sweep at Bates College
Held since 1991, it remains one of the longest-running and largest community tag sales in Maine. Thousands of eager bargain hunters are expected to attend, with 100% of the sales going to local nonprofits. This year it’s in support of John F. Murphy Homes, which has been providing services and a home in the greater Lewiston-Auburn area for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities since 1977.
The bulk of the sale items come from Bates College students who donate an estimated 5,000 items, including dorm room furniture, appliances, electronics, sports equipment, camping gear, rugs, clothing and kitchenware. This year, Bates faculty and staff are also contributing items.
The Clean Sweep yard sale accomplishes two main goals: Keep students’ used goods out of the waste stream, and donate all the proceeds to local nonprofits.
In the past, bargain hunters have arrived hours before the doors open for this anticipated sale, so interested residents should plan accordingly.
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