WAYNE — The Cary Memorial Library will present three Friday night poetry readings featuring six poets, beginning with Herb Coursen and Bob MacLaughlin on July 8. Coursen lives in Brunswick where he taught Shakespeare for many years at Bowdoin College. He is an ex-fighter pilot and was once a professional squash player. He has had […]
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Bridge results LEWISTON — The Lewiston -Auburn Duplicate Bridge Club held a quarterly club championship game on June 26 at the Multi-Purpose Center. Winners in Flight A were first, Luke Merry and Michael Quinn; second, Larry Fortier and Roger Labbe; tied at third, Claire Lyons and Lucille Theriault with Lucille Bilodeau and Alberta Turner. Winners […]
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Four authors will discuss their inspiration for writing
WAYNE — For four Maine authors Maine is the setting for their work. On Friday, June 24, at Cary Memorial Library, poet Carol Bachofner, novelist Kevin C. Mills and local historians Fran Houston and Eleanor Richardson will discuss why. The free event, running from 4 to 6 p.m., will include readings, a question-and-answer session and […]
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Boardman, other musicians will perform in Wayne
WAYNE — On Sunday, May 22, master fiddler Greg Boardman will bring his blend of original and traditional Celtic, folk and gospel music to the Ladd Center. He will be accompanied on piano and vocals by part-time Mojo Mamas band member Jan Gill. The Maranacook String Band will open the 6 p.m. show. All proceeds from […]
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Wayne library building design gets go-ahead
WAYNE — The Cary Memorial Library board of trustees has voted unanimously to approve a final building design. The board will move ahead on interior design, while continuing fundraising activities. The architect for the project is Reed and Co. of Portland; construction manager, H. P. Cummings of Winthrop. Construction has been planned for 2011. “Now that this important […]