PARIS — The Paris Public Library is holding a variety of events and activities this summer for children. The library’s annual summer reading challenge has a bingo theme this year. Each square contains a reading challenge that needs to be completed to “fill” the square. Prizes will be awarded for filling five consecutive squares, for […]
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Kids will learn to 'Build a Better World' through library program
RUMFORD — The Rumford Public Library’s summer program, “Build a Better World!,” schedule has been announced. The summer fest programs are free and feature special guests who bring to the children an hour of fun-filled activity. All programs will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesdays from June 28 to July 26. All area children are […]
Stanton Bird Club July events to include mushroom walk
LEWISTON — The Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston and Auburn has three events planned in July. The Stanton Bird Walks visit a variety of diverse local habitats. On Saturday July 29, the club will hold a walk at Thorncrag. The first trip of the month on Wednesday, July 12, will be a walk on the […]
'Build a Better World,' summer reading at Wilton Free Public Library
WILTON — Children involved in this year’s summer programming at the Wilton Free Public Library will have opportunities to help “Build a Better World” in more ways than one. While there will be many activities involving building objects with the hands, the main focus will be on building a better world by lifting each other […]
Old South Church friends to serve free meals for five weeks
FARMINGTON — Members and friends of Old South First Congregational Church are again preparing to serve free lunches for five weeks starting Monday, June 26. This year the lunch spot is moving from Bjorn Park, where it has been for the past two years, to 156 Maple Ave. in the backyard of Dennis and Janet […]
Wilhelm Reich Museum opens for season on July 1
RANGELEY — Orgonon, the Wilhelm Reich Museum, Dodge Pond Road, will open for the season on Saturday, July 1. Few places in the world combine the intellectual fascination and raw natural beauty of Orgonon, home of one of the 20th century’s most controversial figures, Austrian born physician-scientist Wilhelm Reich (1897-1957). The museum represents the life […]
Bliss Thru Shopping: Counting the days
Shopping Siren can sum up her love of the New Year in one word: Calendars. Do I want my 2016 to be rough and tumble with puppies or cute and sweet with flower gardens? Do I want to laugh every day or learn something new? Should I geek out with superheros or go zen with […]