The museum, lodged in the top floor of the county courthouse, is packed with county history, from stuffed birds to 100-year-old dental equipment.
Ellie Wolfe
Posted inAndroscoggin County
Before you go: Androscoggin Historical Society
• Hours: Wednesday 1 to 3:30 p.m., Thursday and Friday 1 to 4 p.m. • Location: The Androscoggin County Courthouse, 2 Turner St., Auburn. Use the main entrance on Turner Street. A handicapped entrance is available on Court Street. Take the elevator to the third floor. • Parking: On the street; across Turner Street from […]
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Posted inbPlus, Maine
The dangers of mushroom hunting
Though it may be fun to go foraging, it is easy to misidentify a mushroom, with potentially tragic results.
Posted inbPlus
Mushroom Day information
When: Saturday, July 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Sandy River Learning Village, 234 Weeks Mills Road, Farmington What: Among the events planned are: A brief introduction to mushroom biology and life cycle by Jula Moll-Rocek and Ellie Sloane-Barton. A foraging walk led by Cynthia Hoeh Stancioff. Attendees will share a potluck lunch […]
Posted inbPlus
More to fungi than meets the eye: Maine mushroom lovers to gather soon
Local mushroom enthusiasts are planning a Mushroom Day to spread the word about their many benefits to health and the environment.
Posted inbPlus
My down-to-earth mushroom experience
Though tasty, I think the only mushroom foraging I’ll be doing is in the aisles of the grocery store.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston crews respond Saturday to grease fire on Pine Street
A grease fire is reported Saturday night in a second-floor apartment at 158 Pine St., and at least one person is treated for smoke inhalation.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Grove Street bridge in Sabattus closing for construction; traffic detour is 10 miles
Starting Monday, the Sabattus bridge will be closed for up to 60 consecutive days as part of a repair and construction project.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Lewiston-Auburn, Varsity Maine
New film documents Lewiston High School’s first Black head coach, Ronnie Turner
Local filmmaker Zamzam Elmoge discusses her new film ‘Everything Earned’ and the two years she spent following Lewiston High School’s basketball coach.
Posted inMaine, News
More boating patrols planned for Fourth of July weekend
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife effort will focus on preventing drownings and drunken boating.