Hello Lewiston! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A new neighborhood market, follow the flush, and Maine reptile expo + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Teachers meet industry up close: BUILD Educator Externship aims to connect Lewiston-Auburn teachers with Auburn Manufacturing, Elmet Technologies, PackGen and M.S. Ambrogio through a two-day program showing how classroom skills translate into local manufacturing careers -- see the teacher externship.
A new neighborhood market: Learn plans for a community-run grocery replacing Lewiston’s old police station when organizers will host a tasting and Q&A at Auburn Public Library Friday, June 26, 4:30 to 5:30 pm -- learn more and share thoughts.
A Franco-American tradition: Celebrate St. Jean-Baptiste Day today at Lewiston’s Franco Center, 6 p.m., with Franco-American dinner and music by Greg Boardman and Chris Robley. Tickets are $22 adults, $18 seniors, $12 children -- get the St. Jean details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Garden glow-up time: Whether your porch needs a color reset or your kitchen table wants a little ta-da, Blais Flowers, Gift Shop & Greenhouses crafts custom bouquets, nurtures plenty of homegrown annuals and perennials, and stocks fun garden gifts. Local pros, friendly advice, and plants that actually thrive in Lewiston's mood swings.
Inclusive Play For All: Marcotte Park Playground is home to Jude's Place, Maine's first universally accessible playground where kids of all abilities can play together, which makes it an easy after-dinner energy-burner and a feel-good stop for the grown-ups too. Bonus, the Franklin Pasture Trail kicks off right there if you want a quick walk.
Sip like a local: Between 400+ wines, 300+ craft beers, a legit spirits shelf, and snacks that actually understand cheese, The Vault makes restocking feel like a small adventure. Ask the crew for a pairing nudge or join the Wine Club, then go make Tuesday dinner strangely fancy.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎨 This Summer – Make Art with ArtVan @ Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 3:30 PM – Wednesday afternoons in Callahan Hall, the library and ArtVan host free art for ages 5 to 14, supplies included. Whether you’ve got a budding Picasso or a screen zombie, they make stuff, you enjoy AC, everyone wins. Kids 5 to 8 need an adult.
🎉 Celebrate St. Jean Baptist Day June 24 @ Franco Center | Wednesday (6/24) at 6:00 PM – Celebrate St. Jean Baptiste Day with a proper Franco-American nod, in cahoots with the Franco-American Collection that keeps our stories straight. Expect music, heritage, maybe a little franglais, and a cash bar for courage. It is June 24, so bring your pride, patience, and appetite.
🚽 Follow the Flush @ Lewiston Auburn Clean Water Authority | Thursday (6/25) at 5:30 PM – Ever wonder where your flush goes? Tag along with the Androscoggin River Watershed Council and Androscoggin Valley Soil & Water Conservation District to peek behind pipes, the Lincoln Street mega-box, and upgraded treatment keeping storm surges out of the Androscoggin. Civic pride, fascinating.
🚚 Food Truck Fridays @ Maine Wildlife Park (Gray) | Friday (6/26) at 11:00 AM – Take a lunch break that feels like summer, and hit Food Truck Fridays at Maine Wildlife Park. Rotate through Empanada Club, Great Scott’s Mac Wagon, K-Pop Kimbap, and Whoopie Wagon, then stroll past the moose like you meant to do that, park admission required.
🐎 Northern Stars Planetarium: Exploring the Solar System @ Sassy Strides Equestrian (Lisbon) | Saturday (6/27) at 7:00 AM – NEJA’s Summer Hunter/Jumper Classic II trots out USHJA Outreach and NHHJA Medals classes from lead line to 1.30m, with prize money, tidy rounds, and bragging rights. It is peak horse-world theater, where the ponies have better hair, and on-site stalls are limited.
🛠 Camp Berea Work Day @ Camp Berea (Turner) | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Think you remember how to use a rake? Camp Berea’s work day is a down-to-earth cleanup, so bring a rake, leaf blower, weed whacker, or just your willingness to help as we spruce up the grounds for summer, bragging rights included.
🐍 Maine Reptile Expo @ Lewiston Armory | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Maine Reptile Expo is spreading out at the Lewiston Armory, with more snakes, lizards, and tortoises than your grandkid’s classroom. Surprisingly chill, squeaky clean, and a good excuse to say hi to a boa, all for eight bucks at the door.
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07 — The Lewiston report Weather forecastToday — High: 79°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 6%
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind 0 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 81°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 9%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 3am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%. This house is wildThis fully remodeled 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home blends modern style with black and white elegance. A giant granite island, sleek countertops, and beautiful chandeliers set the tone, while the striking black fireplace anchors the space. With a new roof, furnace, and plumbing, plus a quiet dead-end location near Thorncraig Preserve, it delivers style and convenience.
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