Community Calendar

Mainers tend to take care of their own business, much to the chagrin of Gerard, the only cop on the island. When he finds evidence of foul play surrounding a recent death, things go hilariously amok and Gerard finds there's something sinister hiding behind the cozy vacation town he grew up in. Join us for this side-splitting comedy about murder and mayhem in Maine!

"[Askari] keeps the laughs coming fast and furiously in his new work." – Bangor Daily News

TICKETS ON SALE SEPTEMBER 16, 2025

REALLY is a play about mourning, intimacy, and the conflict between goodness and greatness as seen through the lens of photography.

“A New Home” is an original musical that tells the rich and complex history of Lewiston. Written and composed by Lewiston native Paul G. Caron and presented in 1995 for the Lewiston Bicentennial, this production brings to life the stories of Lewiston’s Indigenous, Irish, Franco-American, and African immigrant communities, whose contributions have shaped the city’s identity and culture. The sold-out performances of “Lewiston: A New Home” received wide acclaim for the show's musical score and the heartwarming authenticity of its stories. An original cast album was released in December 1995, and the show was performed again to sold-out audiences in 1996. In the thirty years since the original production, major events – both good and tragic - have occurred in Lewiston and are now represented in the musical’s revival to enhance its relevance and historical significance.

“A New Home” will run October 30-November 9, and all performances will be held at the Lewiston Middle School Auditorium.

Performance Dates:
October 30, 7:30 p.m.
November 1, 7:30 p.m.
November 2, 2:00 p.m.
November 6, 7:30 p.m.
November 7, 7:30 p.m.
November 8, 7:30 p.m.
November 9, 2:00 p.m.

Veterans Day breakfast. Veterans eat for free.
Community Breakfast of pancakes, real local Maple syrup, fruit, bacon or sausage, beverages.
All funds raised are given back to the community via local, state and national charities.
Eureka Lodge is a 501-c-10 non profit organization, donations are tax deductible.

Experience the magic of the holiday season at the 46th Annual Augusta Armory Veterans Weekend Christmas Arts & Craft Show, hosted by Maine Made Crafts and newenglandcraftfairs.com. Join us on Saturday, November 8th from 9 AM to 4 PM and Sunday, November 9th from 9 AM to 4 PM for a festive celebration of unique artistry and craftsmanship.

Discover the perfect gifts for your loved ones from a selection of talented artisans hailing from Maine and across New England. From handcrafted wood items and exquisite quilt work to cozy knits and crochet creations, flavorful jams and jellies, charming dolls, stunning jewelry pieces, soaps and much more, there's something for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Best of all, you can shop for these one-of-a-kind treasures at prices that won't break the bank.

Embrace the spirit of giving with meaningful, quality gifts that are proudly made in the USA. Whether you're treating yourself or searching for the ideal gift, New England Craft Fairs is your destination for exceptional, locally crafted goods.

Calling all skilled crafters! If you're passionate about sharing your creations with a discerning audience, we invite you to showcase your work at our upcoming shows. Our doors remain open until 4 PM each day, ensuring ample time for our valued customers to explore and support your craft. For more information Ltpromo@aol.com

Stock up on BOOKS at great prices — 50¢ to $3! Shop Saturday mornings at the APL Bookstore 9:00-12:30 for gently used books, ever-changing inventory, wide selection of children’s, fiction and non-fiction books, plus DVDs and puzzles. Auburn Public Library, lower level, 46 Spring Street, Auburn.

Local artisans have been creating the perfect gifts. Come out and shop local and enjoy the warmth of creativity and community at our annual holiday bazaar. Something for everyone and some tasty treats too with two deliveries of hot pies!

Join us for your holiday shopping with The Basket Case; Pinestar Studio-fibre arts; Earthen Wares by Kim Bahr; Legare Sugar House, Something Made Here-Upcycled Clothing by Jenn Lenotte; Candace Maher Print & Art; PhoenixNest Design; Skinny Towel & Washcloth Co.; Sankofa Ancestral Adornments by Cassaundra; Mad River Artistry/crafts; Pickett Hill Pottery; Bradbury Home Collection-candles, Chickadee Quilters; Donna Marie Seim-Children’s Books; Tiny Farm Stand-Tea selection; Worth The Wait Farm; Sachets, Soaps & Seeds by Julia Marino, and The Pie Guy … phew, the elves have been busy!

The Lewiston Public Library will be offering drop-in Preschool Playdates from 10:30am-12:30pm on Saturdays* in the Children’s program room.
*(The Library will be closed on Saturday, 8/30 in observance of Labor Day & Saturday, 11/29 in observance of Thanksgiving.)

Drop-in and join us for Preschool Playdates! Preschoolers and their families are invited to stop in during our Preschool Playdates to engage in imaginative play and build friendships. A variety of toys, games, and crafts will be available during all sessions.

The programs will take place in the Children’s Program Room on the 3rd floor.

The programs are free and there is no registration required. All families with children between the ages of 2-6 are welcome to attend. Siblings are also welcome.

The Lewiston Public Library is located downtown at 200 Lisbon Street at the corner of Pine Street. For more information on children’s programming contact the Children’s Department at 513-3133 or LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.

It’s been five years since the last TEDxDirigo event, and the world has transformed. The beauty of humanity is that we evolve with it.

TEDxDirigo has always been about amplifying voices that challenge us to think differently, explore new possibilities, and reimagine the path forward. It’s also about community. And we have to say—we’ve missed you.

On November 8, 2025, TEDxDirigo returns to Innovation Hall at UNE in Portland, Maine with a new theme: FLUX.

Change is the only constant. A force shaping our lives every day, challenging us to keep up — and keep going. How do you adapt and innovate? How do you go with the flux?

Join us for a day of connection, insight, and celebration of the ideas that help keep us moving forward.

Award-winning writer Annaliese Jakimides will teach a flash fiction workshop, using art currently on display at the museum as inspiration. “Likely, you'll surprise yourself with what bubbles up,” says Jakimides.

“Flash fiction is known by many names, including sudden fiction, short-short stories, and microfiction. Although people often think it's a ‘new’ form of writing, it's been around for as long as we've been writing stories.”

Jakimides has placed in the World's Best Short-Short Story Contest multiple times.

Winner of the Acadia Prize in Poetry, Annaliese Jakimides has more than five hundred publications in magazines, journals, anthologies, and newspapers, and broadcast online and on radio. She has multiple Pushcart Prize nominations and has been a finalist for the Maine Literary Awards in both Poetry and Nonfiction—multiple times for each one—as well as for the Stephen Dunn Poetry Prize. Her work has also been included in art venues such as ArtWord at the Portland Museum of Art. Her essay for NPR’s vaunted This I Believe program was included in the show’s anthology and CD, curated by Liane Hansen. Jakimides’ most recent publication is the essay “I Tell Henry the Plate Is Red,” in the anthology Breaking Bread (Beacon Press, 2022).

A native of inner-city Boston, she moved to northern Maine and raised a family, growing almost all of their food and pumping water by hand. She currently lives in an apartment overlooking the copper dome of the Bangor Public Library. She is also a noted teacher of writing. In addition to working with urban environmental justice organizations and international arts groups, she has developed humanities programs for schools and discussed life through the lens of children’s literature in a variety of settings, including prisons, community centers, and libraries.