Bunny and Clyde by Megan McDonald (also author of Judy Moody, Judy Moody and Friends, and Stink) Illustrated by Scott Nash Have you ever become tired of being good and wanted to be bad? That is exactly what these two fictional cartoonish characters, Bunny the Bunny and Clyde the Chipmunk wanted to do. Be […]
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Limiting exposure to Browntail Moth hairs
AUGUSTA – The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) and Maine Forest Service (MFS) remind Maine residents and visitors to take precautions to reduce exposure to browntail moth caterpillars, as they become more active this spring. Browntail moth caterpillars shed tiny toxic hairs that can cause a skin rash similar to poison ivy or, […]
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Hidden resources at area libraries
AREA — Beyond Books: The Unique Resources at Libraries in Maine Libraries are amazing places. They’ve been around for centuries, serving as resources for the community. The first one in Maine was the Portland Public Library, founded in 1867, and there are over 250 libraries in the state today. Libraries are not just books, though. […]
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Author Monica Wood to speak at American Legion
MONICA WOOD, SUCCESSFUL AUTHOR, MEXICO BON & RAISED, TO SPEAK AT AMERICAN LEGION IN RUMFORDMAY 8 AT 7 P.M. RUMFORD — Friends of the Rumford Public Library will host One-in-a-Million Boy and When We Were the Kennedys author Monica Wood. The reading will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8. Because the Public Room […]
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Size matters
To the Editor: I attended the SAD 17 meeting held by the board at the Legion Hall in West Paris. It was obvious they had spent considerable time preparing for it. I was disappointed in the thrust of that meeting. Although it was presented as an “informational” meeting, it appeared to me that the board […]
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Otisfield Lunch & Book Swap
OTISFIELD — It’s May! The Otisfield Community Lunch crew is celebrating with Brunch for Lunch: brunch casseroles, fruit salad, breakfast muffins and bars for dessert, and of course, coffee. This Brunch Lunch is happening on May 15 from 11:30 to 12:30 at the Community Hall, 292 Rte. 121. To add to the sharing we will […]
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SeniorsPlus announces classes, groups
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in May. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment […]
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Backyard Reflections: The circle of giving and receiving
Yesterday my Vet and I created our version of the Indigenous Tewa Seed Ceremony, something I have not done since living in New Mexico (except to honor the Seed Moon). We didn’t plan to make an exchange of plants and seeds on Earth Day because neither of us believe in or thought about it – […]
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4-H offers online session for aspiring volunteers
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m. on May 22 and 29. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-learning modules. Attendees will […]