‘Geology of a Volcanic Island’ to be library topic AUBURN — Doug Rogers will present “Geology of a Volcanic Island” at the Auburn Public Library. The program, which is open to the public, will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5, in the Androscoggin Room. Rogers, who will have several specimens on display, spent time on Ascension […]
library
Posted inConnections
Briefly: Region
How to have a successful backyard garden PHILLIPS — The Phillips Public Library will present the second lecture in the three-part Seed Loan Program lecture series at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 28. Ellen Foster will discuss techniques for successful family gardens in western Maine. She’ll talk about information resources, organic soil enhancement, optimum planting times, crop […]
advertisement
Posted inConnections, Lewiston-Auburn
Briefly: City
Grangers to hold ‘Music Night’ AUBURN — Members of Danville Junction Grange will meet for dessert at 6 p.m Thursday, March 8, at Danville Union Church. The business meeting will start at 7. The program, “Music Night,” will be presented by Norma Meserve, Gladys Chapman and Louise Roberts. Members are reminded to bring clipped coupons for […]
Posted inBusiness, sj-web
The Buzz: Big moves, big tickets and mermaids
This week, the Buzz is unconventional, recyclable and definitely not speeding. Fair warning: Mermaids ahead. First up, big lease news. eWaste Maine, an electronics recycling company, is consolidating operations and growing, moving from two buildings in Auburn and one in Gardiner to 75 Westminster St. in Lewiston, the former home of L.L.Bean. The lease for the […]
Posted inEncore, sj-web, The Franklin Journal
'Enduring Heights' book talk and signing in Carrabassett Valley
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Carrabassett Valley Public Library and Community Center will present John and Cynthia Orcutt, authors of “Enduring Heights,” at a book discussion and signing at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22. John and Cynthia Orcutt are fine art nature photographers and avid outdoor enthusiasts. Following a distinguished career as an architect and landscape […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Teens learn dating stats at Auburn library
Hailey Strout, Domanic Ferrara and Damion Marston, right, react to a Jeopardy!-style question Tuesday during a presentation by Safe Voices at the Teen Center at the Auburn Public Library. The program was in observance of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. At left in the background are Team Flannel and Leather members Calla Crockett, […]
Posted inConnections, Lewiston-Auburn
Briefly: Region
Lunch canceled for storm OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Community Lunch, planned for Wednesday, Jan. 17, has been canceled due to a predicted snowstorm. First Auburn Seniors to present award AUBURN — The First Auburn Senior Citizens will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, for a meeting and spaghetti and meatball dinner. Those attending must […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Tasting the world at Mexico library
MEXICO — Participants in Mexico Public Library’s Taste the World monthly event experienced foods such as dill pickle-flavored chips from Germany, panettone bread with chocolate chips from Italy and Yugwa candy from Korea on Friday. Director Heather Rogers started the monthly program in August with food from Colombia. Since then, patrons have experienced treats from […]
Posted inEncore, sj-web, The Franklin Journal
Gin, Hayes photos on display at library
FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Library is featuring works by photographers Leon Gin and Derek Hayes during January and February. A meet and greet the photographers will take place at the the library Saturday, Jan. 6, from noon to 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Gin has been making photographs for almost 30 years. […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Rumford church bringing back food pantry
Praise Assembly of God Church Pastor Justin Thacker is in the church’s library with his daughter Hannah, who loves children’s books. The church is bringing back its food pantry and is also offering a clothing closet and use of a library to the public. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) RUMFORD — After a 10-month hiatus, the Praise […]