Auburn Public Library is hosting a free family event to kick off the 2022 Summer Reading Program. Ocean of Possibilities is scheduled for 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 27, at Auburn’s Festival Plaza at 112 Main St. According to a news release from the library, children that want to participate in the summer reading […]
Connections
Community news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inConnections
Poland committee elects new officers, sets next meeting date
The Poland Republican Town Committee held a reorganization meeting June 9, at the Ricker Memorial Library. Elected were Chair Bradley Plante, Vice Chair Randy Lautz, Secretary Carolyn Plante and Treasurer Arthur Berry. The committee will be preparing to support candidates for the November election. The next committee meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July […]
advertisement
Posted inCommunity, Connections
4-H Fridays on the farm to start July 15
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer its on-farm summer learning series for ages 12-18 starting 9 a.m.-noon Friday, July 15, at Rustic Roots Farm, 120 Vipah Lane, Farmington. This is the second year that 4-H Fridays on the Farm has been offered for Maine teens to gain hands-on experience, talk with local […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Free certified nursing assistant training to be offered this summer
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College is partnering with Lewiston Adult Education Office to offer free certified nursing assistant training July 14 through Sept. 16. Information and links to register for the program are available at cmconnect.cmcc.edu. Perspective students also need to register and pass entrance assessments […]
Posted inConnections
Lewiston YWCA to offer breakfast, lunch on weekdays
LEWISTON — YWCA Central Maine is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge on a first-come, first-serve basis. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 9 a.m., with lunch from noon to 1 p.m. weekdays at 130 East Ave. For more information, call the YWCA at […]
Posted inConnections
Local students make Dean College dean’s list
FRANKLIN, Mass. — Dean College has named local students who have made the 2022 spring semester dean’s list. They are Adam Canfield of Fryeburg, Madeline Fenlason of Winthrop, Elisha Lesure of Bowdoinham, Makenzie Margerison of Durham, and Sarah Tajonera and Emily Thompson, both of New Gloucester.
Posted inConnections
Lewiston library to kick off summer reading programs
Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Summer Reading Programs for July are set to include pirates, magicians, sharks, tall tales and tide pools. There will be a different theme each week, plus events and crafts, and an opportunity to participate in the library’s book prize program. The page will be loaded with the library’s full schedule, and […]
Posted inConnections
Poland 6th graders observe Arbor Day with tree ID walk
Sixteen sixth graders from Poland Community School, accompanied by teacher Ell Fanous, observed Arbor Day with a tree identification walk on April 29 in the Heart of Poland Conservation Area. The group was led by Town Forester Fred Huntress and Poland Conservation Commission naturalist Alan Audet, according to a news release from Barry Morgan, co-chair […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Garden-to-table workshop set for June 27 in Old Town
A hands-on workshop featuring gardening and culinary skills is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Monday, June 27. It will be held at the UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteers demonstration garden, University of Maine Rogers Farm, 914 Bennoch Road, Old Town. According to a news release from University of Maine Cooperative Extension, this garden-to-table workshop begins at […]
Posted inConnections
Lewiston parish to host Prince-a-Palooza June 25-26
LEWISTON — Prince of Peace Parish plans to hold a summer block party extravaganza, Prince-a-Palooza, on Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26, at the field of Holy Family Church on 607 Sabattus St. All are welcome at part or all of the festivities. According to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of […]