Maine’s poet laureate to present readings

Stuart Kestenbaum will read his poems during the "Poetry as Prayer" service at the First Universalist Church.

Community meals

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Living History Day at Norlands on Feb. 23

The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore will be open on Feb. 23 for Living History Day, celebrating Presidents Day in 1870.

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Basic septic system installers workshop

The Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District will hold a septic system installation workshop on March 6.

UMF New Commons Project announces events

The novel “Inside Out and Back Again” highlights immigration theme.

Tours offered of Auburn church opened 150 years ago

The Court Street Baptist Church conducted its first service in January 1869, one month before Legislature granted Auburn a charter. Tours of the building and more will take place Feb. 22.

Garden lectures begin at McLaughlin Garden

The 2019 McLaughlin Garden lecture series begins Feb. 20 with Tom Estabrook who will speak on underused plants in landscaping.

Elementary students install museum exhibit

Museum L/A's educational program, Kids as Curators, brings a new gallery installation from fourth-graders at McMahon Elementary School in Lewiston called "Mapping Our Personal Histories," open to the public on Feb. 13.