AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library and Lewiston-Auburn Senior College announce the start of the Curious Minds Lecture Series at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, at the library. Through his photography, retired Lewiston teacher Mike Parker will bring those attending on a journey across New Zealand and Australia. Last February, Parker traveled to New Zealand […]
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A 'Merry Old England' display
Doris Ray will present “Merry Old England” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at the Norway Memorial Library. She is standing beside a glass case display featuring various English artifacts, some of which she got on her trip. In her program, she will talk about what she saw and share pictures. Prizes will […]
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Rooks, author, to discuss evolution of Democratic Party
WAYNE — The Cary Memorial Library will host Maine author and journalist Douglas Rooks at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 24. Rooks will read from his new book, “Rise, Decline and Renewal: The Democratic Party in in Maine,” just published by Hamilton Books. In “Rise, Decline and Renewal,” Rooks tells the remarkable story of the Maine […]
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Local educator to describe travels to Poland to teach English
AUBURN — Eastern European countries have been mandating the teaching of English in their public schools for the past decade. Poland is one of those nations making strides to teach their youth at every grade level to become proficient in English. The Auburn Public Library will host a program Tuesday, March 27, by longtime educator […]
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Local pastor to talk at Carrabassett Valley library
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Rev. Dr. Pamela Morse, resident pastor at Sugarloaf Area Christian Ministry, will give a talk, “Spiritual but not Religious,” at 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 9, in the Begin Family Community Room, Carrabassett Valley Public Library. Morse was recently awarded a doctor of ministry degree from Portland Seminary (Oregon) based upon her dissertation, “Roots, Routes […]
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UMF hosting panel to discuss national immigration issues
FARMINGTON — Immigration issues have recently taken center stage in public discourse. As part of its effort to expand respectful public dialogue and participate in the national conversation, the University of Maine Farmington has organized a panel discussion to be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 5, in room C-23, Roberts Learning Center. The event […]
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Senior College program on ‘Cooking with Dave Nivus’
UPDATE: This program has been postponed to the snow date of March 15. BETHEL — Dave Nivus, co-owner of the Good Food Store and Catering Co., will present a program on “Soups, Stews and Chowder” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at the Bethel Congregational Church basement dining room. The program is being […]
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Author to discuss 'Maine’s Remarkable Women' during talk
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library will host a talk by author Kate Kennedy on her latest book, “Maine’s Remarkable Women: Daughters, Wives, Sisters and Mothers Who Shaped History,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 8, in recognition of International Women’s Day. The day commemorates the movement for women’s rights and celebrates the social, economic, […]
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Briefly: Religion
‘Messiah in the Passover’ to be presented FARMINGTON — The “Messiah in the Passover” presentation will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, at the Farmington Baptist Church, 194 Whittier Road. The program, a Chosen People Ministries presentation, is a visual message not only of Israel’s freedom from slavery in Egypt, but of the […]
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Maine Law Dean Danielle Conway to discuss 'Why Law Matters More Than Ever'
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington will host Danielle Conway, dean and professor of law at the University of Maine School of Law, for a dynamic presentation on “Why Law Matters More Than Ever.” Conway’s talk will take place at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, in Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center. The event […]