CLINTON — Absentee ballots are available for the June 11 annual town meetings. There is a three business day cut-off for absentee voting because of new laws. Voters are no longer able to request an absentee ballot after 3:45 p.m. Thursday, June 6, unless the voter signs an affidavit swearing they cannot travel to the polls because of an unexpected physical disability or will unexpectedly to out of town on Election Day, according to a news release.
May 2013
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Donations sought for benefit supper
KNOX — A benefit supper for Bill and Jackie Bryant today at the Harold and Joyce Larrabee Family Fun Building, Shibles Road. The Bryants home was destroyed by fire. Food donations may be made by calling Rita at 382-6783 or Agnes at 568-3479. Sandra Hayden is putting together a raffle, the main gift will be a quilt made by Juanita and Gwen.
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Medical arts center part of event Friday
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Androscoggin Valley Medical Arts Center is taking part in the History Night festivities by hosting an open house from 5 to 7 tonight.
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Balsam named Maine Public Policy Scholar
FARMINGTON — UMF senior Dovey Balsam’s passion for helping military families has its roots in her family’s history of service. So, it was only natural that as UMF’s 2012-13 Maine Public Policy Scholar, her research explored the problem of domestic violence among Maine veterans and how best to help them and their families.
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New summer race series begins June 4
WATERVILLE — The Quarry Road Summer Race Series is a new 10-week trail running series to benefit the Alfond Youth Center and Quarry Road Recreation Area.
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‘enticing thriller’
“Seduction,” M.J. Rose’s follow-up to her acclaimed “The Book of Lost Fragrances,” seduces the reader from the very first page.
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Preschool registration in Madison June 4
MADISON — Madison Elementary School will conduct preschool registration and screening for students who reside in Madison on Tuesday, June 4.
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‘shockingly real’
Murder is horrifying, but what if some psycho decided it could be an art and proceeded to create a masterpiece? In his stunning new novel, “Murder as a Fine Art,” David Morrell envisions the ultimate horror that would result.
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Min’s life explored in memoir
In the dedication of her latest book, “A Cooked Seed,” best-selling Chinese author Anchee Min thanks her daughter for “making (her) write this book.” One cannot help but wonder why — with such a powerful story to tell — Min waited until now to share it. And then, as her rollicking tale takes off and we’ve forgiven her for the delay, we eagerly join her in a second round of heartfelt thanks to Lauryann.
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Volunteer tai chi instructors needed
AUGUSTA — Spectrum Generations is taking part in a Tai Chi for Better Balance six-month pilot program led by the Innovation Labs at Aetna, a national health insurer helping its members live vibrant, connected lived in their communities.