Virtual run to benefit Brunswick group supporting people with disabilities
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Emma Becker celebrates finishing the 2020 Run for Independence. The Brunswick resident is an artist at Spindleworks, a program of Independence Association.
Contributed photo via Independence Association
Registration is open for the 9
th Annual Androscoggin Bank Run for Independence. The Sat. May 15 virtual event allows participants to choose a 5K, 10K or 1-mile course.
All funds raised benefit health and wellness initiatives of Independence Association, supporting kids and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in nine Maine counties.
Androscoggin Bank has been presenting sponsor of the event for eight years, and typically fields a large team of runners from its employees and friends. This year, the Androscoggin team will run in Lewiston, where the bank is headquartered.
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allowing patrons to browse
Wells Public Library is expanding its hours, allowing a limited number of patrons into the building to browse and check out items at 1434 Post Road.
The library is now open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday for indoor browsing and from 5 to 6 p.m. for curbside Pickup. Tuesday and Thursday hours are 1 to 5 p.m. for indoor browsing and 5 to 6 p.m. for curbside pickup. Saturday hours are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for browsing.
Masks are required. Entrance is through the rear doors and exit is through the front doors. There is no public computer use. All returning materials must be dropped in the book drop at the back of the building. Visits are limited to 15 minutes.