The Lewiston Public Library is set to close for one week — Friday, Oct. 28 through Saturday, Nov. 5 — for carpet installation in various parts of the library. The 200 Lisbon St. library will reopen Monday, Nov. 7. Due to the closure, requests for materials from other libraries will be unavailable starting Monday, Oct. […]
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Trunk or Treat events set for Jay, Livermore Falls
The following Trunk or Treat events are planned in Jay and Livermore Falls. Saturday, Oct. 29 Regional School Unit 73 Transportation Department will welcome trick or treaters at Spruce Mountain Elementary School, 12 Tiger Drive in Jay, from 4-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31 United Way at AYS Building (Old Livermore Falls High School), 25 Cedar […]
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Helpers sought for Thanksgiving community lunch Nov. 16 in Otisfield
OTISFIELD — Helpers are needed for a Thanksgiving community lunch planned from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Community Hall, 292 Route 121. The free lunch will include pies for dessert; donations are appreciated. Helpers will be asked to set up, help at the lunch and clean up afterwards. Those interested […]
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South Paris library collecting handmade hats, mittens for children
Paris Public Library, 37 Market Square in South Paris, is conducting a hat and mitten drive for Christmas for Kids. The talents, time, and generosity of those who have helped in the past have kept children’s heads and hands warm during Maine’s cold winters, according to a news release from Billie Damon, staff member. The […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions through December
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions, virtual and in person, for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, Nov. 21, at 9 and 10 a. m. • Wednesday, Nov. 23, noon and 1 p.m. • Monday, […]
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Mitchell Center to host talk on Maine Sustainability Hub
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk, “The Maine Sustainability Hub: Building a Sustainability Community at UMaine,” at 3 pm. Monday, Oct. 24. The free event will be offered both remotely via Zoom and in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall […]
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Dog licenses available at Jay Town Office
JAY — Dog licenses are available at the Town Office, 340 Main St. The fee to license a dog is $6 for spayed/neutered dogs and $11 for non-spayed/neutered dogs. Licenses are due by Jan. 1, 2023. A $25 late fee begins on Feb. 1. For more information, email [email protected]. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Auburn library to host talk on ‘The Interesting Life of Pauline Jordan Rankin’
AUBURN — In the latest Senior College in the Community program, genealogist and historian Lin Wright plans to present “Auburn Abroad: The Interesting Life of Pauline Jordan Rankin” at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27. The talk will be held at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., in the Androscoggin Room. Pauline Jordan, a native […]
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Oxford Hills Farm to School Forum set for Oct. 26
SOUTH PARIS — Community Food Matters, the community food council serving the Oxford Hills area, is working with Oxford Hills Schools to host a Farm to School Forum. The event is scheduled for 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the School Administrative District 17 administrative offices, 232 Main St. A tour of the cafeteria and […]
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Oxford Hills Christian Academy students learn about fire safety
Students at Oxford Hills Christian Academy received Sparky Educator kits on Tuesday, Oct. 11. The school is one of hundreds of fire departments and schools across the country receiving kits from State Farm agents. Each kit includes a Sparky stuffed animal, a large educator book, lesson plan and books to be distributed to children. The […]