BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Land Trust’s speaker series, “A Day in the Life,” will continue when Caroline Blair Smith of Mornington Crescent Sled Dogs will share the life of a dog-sledder. The community is invited to hear her — and to meet one of her dogs — at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, at McLaughlin […]
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Lewiston Adult Ed Spring Super Saturday to emphasize green topics
LEWISTON — Spring Super Saturday will have an environmental focus at Lewiston Adult Education next month. Returning favorites shall appear alongside classes on electric cars, organic gardening and butterflies on Saturday, April 7, at Lewiston High School. A 4-H instructor will teach the butterflies class, which is open to parents and children, and a member […]
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Children's foundation awards Franco Center
The Lewiston Auburn Children’s Foundation recently granted $1,000 to the Franco Center in Lewiston, specifically to the Fun in French program for children. Jacynthe Jacques, left, received the grant from Allyson Casares, right, member of the foundation. The Fun in French program is family friendly, and parents and grandparents can get involved to encourage French […]
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Bonneau shares history lesson to encourage adult education students
LEWISTON — A history lesson about Franco-American immigrants turned into a discussion about working hard and meeting new challenges at the B Street Community Center. Doris Bonneau told Adult Basic Education English class students of the routes immigrants from Quebec took to the northeastern United States, the 10-hour shifts they had in mills and the […]
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Contestants can 'come on down' to play Farmington Rotary's 'Price Is Right'
FARMINGTON — Farmington Rotarians are announcing the return of the Price Is Right from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at Mt. Blue High School. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Concessions will be available. The perennial favorite features prizes and giveaways and the money booth returns for another chance to grab hard, cold […]
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French Sing-Along to celebrate Francophonie Month
LEWISTON — Community members are invited to join Les Troubadours for a French sing-along at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College. This month’s sing-along will be part of a series of events celebrating Francophonie Month. The event is sponsored by the Franco-American Collection at USM-LAC. The song session […]
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Changes made for more flexible floor plan at Morse Library
GREENE — Regular visitors to Morse Memorial Library, located just off Route 202 in Greene Village, have noticed changes to the library’s interior over the past year. Collections have been moved, study and meeting tables have been added and new fixtures now provide more display space for new books and DVDs. According to librarian Steve […]
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St. Dom's to host Pre-K and Kindergarten Exploration Night
LEWISTON —Saint Dominic Academy will host a Pre-K and Kindergarten Exploration Night from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, at the 17 Baird Ave. campus. Parents will be able to see what St. Dom’s can offer 4- and 5-year-olds. The evening will include a tour of the classroom and school, an informational presentation highlighting […]
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Joline Bell announces trips for seniors
SABATTUS — Joline Bell offers trips for seniors who like to be on the road. The trips are open to all seniors and seniors at heart. For more information, call Joline at 207-375-4627. Tuesday and Wednesday, April 10 and 11: Trip to Connecticut to visit two casinos; receive two free buffets and $25 free play. […]
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Book club to discuss 'Weedflower'
PARIS — Paris Public Library’s Novel Idea Book Club where adults read children’s, juvenile and young adult selections, will meet to discuss “Weedflower” by Cynthia Kadohata at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20. “Weedflower” is a juvenile fiction, historical novel. The subject matter deals with the relocation of people with Japanese heritage, even U.S. citizens, after […]