Curious Minds talking Maine veterans
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library and Lewiston-Auburn Senior College will conclude the Curious Minds Lecture Series at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, at the Auburn Public Library with a presentation titled “Humble Heroes: Maine Veterans Histories.” Juliana L’Heureux, a Franco-American writer and veteran historian, will lead the discussion.
Her presentation will focus on the family story of Albert and Blanche L’Heureux of Sanford, who were Silver Star parents five times. All five of their sons were at war at the same time, each serving in different places in Europe, the Pacific and other places. Robert and Henry received Purple Hearts for their war wounds in France and Italy. Henry, in particular, was engaged in hand-to-hand combat at the Battle of Anzio, during the Allied invasion of the beachhead.
Related by marriage, L’Heureux conducted interviews several years ago with the the four surviving brothers (at the time, Robert, Walter, Arthur and Henry). The brothers spoke candidly about their front line World War II experiences. A fifth brother, Leo, had died before the interviews were conducted.
The Curious Minds Lecture series was a joint partnership with the Lewiston-Auburn Senior College. To find out more about the Senior College, visit usm.maine.edu/seniorcollege.
Pastapalooza at church Spring Fling
AUBURN — REPAIR of Maine will host a Pastapalooza during the second annual Spring Fling from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 78 Pleasant St.
For more information, call Calvin Dube at 207-333-9247.
Lewiston Elks weekly karaoke
LEWISTON — Lewiston Elks Lodge has karaoke from 7 to 11 on Fridays.
New members are always welcome to join.
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