Jan. 29 is National Puzzle Day, with puzzle celebrations and events taking place at museums, libraries and other venues across the country. Why this date was chosen – or why National Puzzle Day even exists – is something of a mystery. But as an investor, you can find value in the concept of a puzzle […]
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Leap days, calendars and time
There’s a rhyme to check the days of the months that goes – or, at least, starts – “thirty days hath September, April, June and November. All the rest have thirty-one, except February – ” but from there I can never remember quite what it devolves into while attempting to explain leap years. Oh, well. […]
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Nonesuch Books Biddeford Crossing Bestsellers
FICTION 1. “A Man Called Ove,” Frederick Backman, Simon & Schuster. 2. “All the Light We Cannot See,” Anthony Doerr, Simon & Schuster. 3. “The Bazaar of Bad Dreams,” Stephen King, Thorndike Press. 4. “See Me,” Nicholas Sparks, Little Brown. 5. “Rogue Lawyer,” John Grisham, Penguin Random. 6. “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You,” […]
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AWS Society presents January events
Planet Dog Adoption Day Sat. Jan. 16 The Mobile Adoption Team will bring adoptable dogs to the Portland Planet Dog Store on Jan. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The store is located at 211 Marginal Way, Portland. For more information, call Animal Welfare Society (www.animalwelfaresociety.org) at 985-3244 or Planet Dog Company Store at […]
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Kennebunk library offers Jan. happenings
Jack, the 5-year-old black Labrador retriever, will visit the Kennebunk Free Library once a month as a patient, furry listener encouraging children to read. His first visit will be Saturday Jan. 16 from 10-11 a.m. Students of all ages are invited to drop in to read to Jack. Jack is a certified therapy dog who […]
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York Public Library offers events
For adults: “La Passion d’Augustine,” Winter Film Series, Sunday, Jan. 10 at 3 p.m. In a small convent school in rural Quebec, Mother Augustine provides a musical education to young women no matter their socio-economic background. However, with the looming changes brought by Vatican II and Quebec’s Quiet Revolution, the school’s future is at peril. […]
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Wells Library has many things to do
Children’s and Teen Programs Each month, Wells Public Library celebrates a new popular theme geared toward kids in grades 5-8. On Friday, Jan. 8 at 2 p.m., the Random Fandom event will offer crafts, games and snacks while children discuss their favorite aspects of Doctor Who. For more information, contact Sara Ottomano at [email protected] or […]
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AWS plans to expand mission this year
KENNEBUNK — The Animal Welfare Society is closing in on five decades of providing shelter and adoption services to homeless and injured animals. As it enters its 49th year, it’s expanding to bring in animals from the South that it plans to adopt into loving and happy homes. Abigail Smith, executive director at the AWS, […]
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KFL events focus on Africa
KENNEBUNK — Since 1987 the Camden Conference, in partnership with the World Affairs Council, has brought speakers in from around the world to discuss topics regarding timely regional and global policy issues in regions such as Japan, the Middle East and Russia. This year the conference is focusing on Africa. The Kennebunk Free Library is […]
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Atria offers several events
The January Sunday Concert Series takes place at 2 p.m. Light refreshments are served after each event. All concerts are free to the public. Concerts include: Jan. 10, Lisa Mills’ Ocean Ave. Band debuts at Atria Kennebunk. Jan. 17, world renown banjoist Peter Mezoian at Atria Kennebunk. Jan. 24, Saco Valley County Men at Atria […]