The Stanton Bird Club is scheduled to host the second in its 2022-23 lecture series 4-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, at Auburn Public Library at 49 Spring St., Auburn. The lecture will focus on the natural and cultural history of New Zealand. President Jeri Maurer and Vice President Nancy Kleckner will share photographs and experiences […]
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Hall-Dale fourth graders give back during Day of Caring
HALLOWELL — Day of Caring at Hall-Dale Elementary School is a win-win for everyone. When a group of philanthropic fourth-grade students found out that Day of Caring was on Oct. 28 they put their plan into motion. They wanted to do a bake sale at the school to raise money for the Kennebec Valley Humane […]
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Union library’s Dec. 7 armchair adventure about Portugal
UNION — Vose Library’s patrons and friends are invited to a Portugal Armchair Adventure Wednesday Program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Vose Library at 392 Common Road in Union or via Zoom. Is a trip to Portugal on a bucket list? Come along on a three-month road trip through Portugal’s countryside with Tim […]
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Present Company to perform during Dec. 8 La Rencontre luncheon in Lewiston
Tickets for La Rencontre must be purchased by noon Monday, Dec. 5.
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Skowhegan Woman’s Club celebrates 140th anniversary
Tthe GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) Skowhegan Woman’s Club celebrated its 140th anniversary Nov. 10 in the Centenary United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Skowhegan. Club President Bonnie Chamberlain delivered the opening remarks and welcomed guests. She introduced a number of local women who have supported the Skowhegan Woman’s Club in their many volunteer […]
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: A trio of books from Maine authors
New releases from David Carew, Lynn Plourde and Astrid Sheckels
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Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest set for Dec. 2, 3 and 4
WISCASSET – Come for the shopping and stay for the seasonal activities throughout Wiscasset Village during Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest, Friday through Sunday, Dec. 2-4. From visits with Santa, a petting zoo, and carolers to historic house tours and horse-drawn wagon rides, Marketfest weekend is a way to get in the Christmas spirit. Throughout the weekend, […]
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‘The Wonder’ is a miracle of a film
This is the best piece of work you’ll see this year, perhaps any year yet, writes J.P. Devine.
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Belgrade camp hosts Lego Pinewood Derby
More than 60 Cubs and Scouts, some from as far away as Buxton, West Paris and Bath, rolled into Belgrade’s Camp Bomazeen Nov. 12 for the second annual Lego Pinewood Derby. Isa Russell of Lewiston Troop 2019 won Best in Show with her Phoenix Lego Derby Car. She is a Life Scout from Randolph and […]
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Pat Colwell talks about band changes, newcomers, Dec. 2 Christmas gig, more
Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations December schedule includes shows in Bath, Madison, Hallowell, Freeport.