Last week during National Library Week, I spoke with local libraries about how cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services from the Trump administration may impact their programs and services.
“Libraries are here to make sure people have access information, and when you cut those things, it certainly reduces people's ability to inform themselves and pursue both their interests, their curiosities,” said Prince Memorial Library Director Stacy Mazur.
“Being a user of your local library is a great way to show that you support your local public library, and what it does and what it stands for,” she said.
Read more below about how federal funding is distributed through the Maine State Library, and how libraries in your area are considering their future programs.
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In this week's newsletter: Learn about composting, a feature in Yarmouth's "Friday 5," and a Yarmouth police pursuit.
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| Prince Memorial Library serves the towns of Cumberland and North Yarmouth. Nick Ressel / File photo
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The Yarmouth Public Health Council, in collaboration with the First Universalist Church of Yarmouth, welcomes musicians Connor Garvey of Portland and Grace Pettis of Nashville, Tennessee, to the Unitarian Universalist Church for a night of music May 9 to celebrate community connection and spring. Show time is at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here.
Time for spring cleaning! Cumberland's Community Roadside Cleanup Day is on April 26, starting at 9 a.m. Meeting at Tuttle Road Community Church, volunteers will mostly pick up litter on Middle Road. Trash and Clynk bags will be provided. For more information, contact Kerry Oberg at (207) 632-1535 or kerryoberg10@gmail.com.
Learn about turning food scraps into soil: Bea Johnson, from ecomaine, is back at Prince Memorial Library on May 3, from 10 to 11 a.m., this time with an informative presentation that explores the benefits of composting and how you can start composting in Maine. The group will discuss why keeping food scraps out of landfills is crucial for reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as practical tips for composting at home — whether you have a backyard, a small outdoor space, or need to use a local composting service. Whether you're new to composting or looking to refine your process, this session will provide the knowledge and inspiration to make a positive environmental impact.
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Sophie Burchell is a community news reporter for Falmouth and Portland and previously reported for the Northern Forecaster. Her memories of briefly living on Mount Desert Island as a child drew her back to Maine to attend Bowdoin College, and back again to Portland after a year in Alaska. When she is not reporting, you can find Sophie rummaging through a thrift store or jumping in the ocean. Send feedback and suggestions to Sophie. You can support this newsletter by encouraging friends and family to subscribe.
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