LEWISTON — Author, librarian, and freelance-editor Jennifer Dupree is set to celebrate the release of her novel, “The Miraculous Flight of Owen Leach.” The free event is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at the Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. “The Miraculous Flight of Owen Leach” is a novel about what it means […]
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Norway-based art group plans exhibits
NORWAY — The Western Maine Art Group is set to present a solo exhibition of works — “Observation, Perception, Imagination!” — by Center Lovell artist Sandra Josephine Bell at the Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St. The show opens Friday, May 6, and continuing through the end of the month, according to a news release […]
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Auburn Girl Scout Troop to hold member signups in May
AUBURN — A new Girl Scout Troop is forming for girls that are in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. The troop plans to meet at 6 p.m. Thursdays throughout May at High Street Congregational Church, 106 Pleasant St., according to a news release from the troop. This is a free four-week event to try out Girl Scouts […]
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Auburn parish plans to present concert at Sacred Heart Church
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Auburn is set to present a free concert of music celebrating the Easter season and in honor of the Virgin Mary. The event is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at Sacred Heart Church, 24 Sacred Heart Place in Auburn, according to a news release from the parish. […]
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Arts organization to hold open auditions in Rangeley
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to produce a live theater event, “Don’t Drink the Water” by Woody Allen, in August. Auditions are scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. The performance dates are Aug. 19, 20 and 21. Auditions are open to everyone […]
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Diocese to hold men’s discernment retreat
AMen’s 18+ Discernment Retreat is scheduled for May 13-15 at the Agassiz Village Campgrounds in Poland. The retreat is for Catholic men who are discerning a possible call to the diocesan priesthood or religious life, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The retreat will gather discerners from across Maine […]
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Lewiston/Auburn Community Read to begin April 25
The Lewiston and Auburn public libraries plan to hold The Lewiston/Auburn Read from Monday, April 25, to Wednesday, May 25. This year’s community book selection is “Front Desk” by Kelly Yang. Both libraries are planning a variety of activities and programs for readers of all ages to engage with Yang’s book. In addition to reading […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in May
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, May 2, 9 and 10 a.m. • Tuesday, May 3, 6 and 7 p.m. • Wednesday, May 4, 9 and 10 […]
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Registration opens for Addison cancer fundraiser walk
The 22nd Annual Beth C. Wright Walk For Life is scheduled for Saturday, May 21, at the Addison Town Hall and the Tuscan Lodge, both on Water Street in Addison. Activities run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Walk For Life is a special day to remember and honor those who have been affected […]
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Lewiston seeks youth council members
The city of Lewiston seeks new members for the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council’s July 2022-July 2023 year of service. The youth council enables youth to undertake initiatives/projects that enhance the community, work towards goals to empower youth community-wide, and to serve as a liaison between youth and the city. The charter group, established by the […]