Give me one good reason why your kid should spend long summer days staring at the phone, computer or worse — binge watching on Netflix. If they are bored or can’t amuse themselves, call your local parks and recreation center to find your kid a camp — and stop paying them to mow the lawn or take out […]
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Coastal Humane Society offers summer obedience classes for dogs
BRUNSWICK — Coastal Humane Society is accepting registration for summer obedience classes, to be held at the administrative office, 190 Pleasant St. Benefits to taking an obedience training class, according to the society, may include improved communication between pet and owner; pet socialization; tackling behavioral issues; and building pet confidence. The cost is $100 for six […]
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Lewiston Farmers’ Market extends hours of operation
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Farmers’ Market has extended hours and will have a longer season at its Bates Mill 5 summer location. Now operating from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the market will be open every Sunday through Oct. 28. The market occurs weekly in the municipal parking lot on the corner of Lincoln and […]
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
Music, drama summer day camps to be offered in Rangeley
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is offering three different week-long day camps for youth this summer at the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. July 9-13 is Drama Camp for ages 7-12 and is led by Anne Crump who received her BFA in Acting from Drake University and studied at the National Theater […]
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Gas prices rise to highest level in 4 years, just in time for summer travel in Maine
Gas prices headed to their highest point in four years aren’t likely to prompt drivers to hit the brakes on summer road trips and travel in Maine, analysts say. The average price for regular gas in Maine was $2.81 a gallon Wednesday, about 16 cents more than a month ago and 52 cents higher than […]
Posted inConnections, Lewiston-Auburn
Joline Bell adds trips to spring, summer schedule
SABATTUS — Joline Bell is organizing trips for all seniors and seniors at heart. She has added more buses to accommodate more people. To reserve a spot, contact 207-375-4627. Bell is a member of and the trip representative for the Sabattus Seniors, New Auburn Seniors, First Auburn Seniors and Robin Dow Seniors. Thursday, May 24: Tribute to […]
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Hello summer, goodbye cold, rainy spring
Ahhhh, summer. Now that spring is just a memory, was it as bad as it felt? Yes. This spring was wicked cold, wicked wet. The National Weather Service has the data. May especially was abnormally cold and wet. This after a winter that wouldn’t go away. National Weather Service precipitation statistics from Gray show this […]
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Summertime reflection
AUBURN — Unusually calm water at midday on Lake Auburn reflects the passing clouds and the surrounding landscape on Lake Shore Drive in Auburn on Wednesday. Temperatures in Lewiston-Auburn topped out in the mid-80s again Wednesday, and the long-range forecast calls for continued warm weather through the next several days.
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Riverviews: Teacher ‘Aunt Ora’ sheds light on old school days
It’s here again. This is the traditional “back to school” week in the Twin Cities. A lot of students returned to classes at the end of August, but many older residents will recall summer vacation lasting just past Labor Day — and we made the most of every minute of the fleeting summer. These residents […]