Derek Lewis LRC Public Information
LONDON - After more than a year following his arrest, a jury found Representative Derek Lewis of the 90th district not guilty for operating a motor vehicle under the influence at the conclusion of his trial in Laurel County District Court Wednesday. Â
âI expected it quite frankly. From the outset, we maintained his innocence,â Lewisâs attorney, Conrad Cessna, told the Times-Tribune. âI felt the evidence that was presented today was in line with the verdict. I donât think the Commonwealthâs burden was met, and I think the jury saw that and returned an appropriate verdict.â
Upcoming events at Ames Free Library
COURTESY OF AMES FREE LIBRARY Libraries are one of the best resources a community can provide. They can assist, educate, entertain, and inspire all at once. For me, there is no such thing as popping in quickly to a library. Philip Siegel
The Ames Free Library is open for quick browsing, holds pickup and computer use. For more information, email info@amesfreelibrary.org or call 508-238-2000 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, plus 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays.
Items can be returned in the outside book drop, in front of the handicapped parking spaces. Returned items will be quarantined for at least three days before they are checked in.
Community Content
“Attracting Birds, Butterflies, Bees and Other Beneficials,” a 90-minute PowerPoint presentation with naturalist and landscaper John Root, will be presented via Zoom on Wednesday, April 21 at 7 p.m.
A variety of plants that nourishes these organisms throughout their lifecycles will be discussed, and organic methods for establishing wildlife habitat will also be presented. Handouts will be downloadable, and comments and questions will be welcome at the conclusion of the program. A recording of this event will be scheduled for multiple broadcasts by Fitchburg Access Television and will be accessible at the FATV website via YouTube.
Root is a certified Organic Landscaping Professional with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Oberlin College. He presents gardening and nature interpretation programs throughout New England at local garden clubs, libraries, and other venues. For additional information, contact Root at info@johnroot.net.