Community News

Published
November 10, 2010

Lakes Region: Historical society expands horizons

Bridgton Historical Society has some exciting developments that should keep members busy this winter. The society has received a grant to purchase items and rehab some of the space at its museum at 5 Gibbs Ave. And next year, the historic farmstead in South Bridgton, Narramissic, might just have crops growing in the fields. “It’s […]
Published
November 10, 2010

Potluck, Nov. 10, 2010

Today Take-out Bean Suppah, order today for pick up between 4 and 7 p.m. Friday. Serving for two: $8; serving for four: $15. People’s United Methodist Church, Depot Street, Union. Call 785-4687. Thursday Community Meal with meatloaf, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Per person $4. Friday Friday lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 […]
Published
November 10, 2010

Getting fit for life

A new Yarmouth program battles obesity with diet and exercise.
Published
November 4, 2010

Juliana L’Heureux: First-aid French for WWI American Soldiers

An online antique book auction brought to mind how Franco-American veterans served during World Wars I and II in France. The auction offered a French language help pamphlet published for World War I American soldiers who were fighting in France. Perhaps a similar version was supplied to World War II soldiers as well. My surprisingly […]
Published
November 4, 2010

Close to Home: Crafters get comfy at inn’s long-running fair

If you’ve ever wanted to take a peek at the rooms at the Inn at Long Lake in Naples, you’ll have your chance this weekend. Saturday and Sunday mark the 20th year for the Holiday Craft Fair and Open House at the Inn. Lorna Tipton says, “It’s like going to Grandma’s at Christmastime. It’s a […]

Published
November 3, 2010

Briefly, Nov. 3, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. WELLS NATIVE Jonathan Guerrette and his Dartmouth College peers Devon Anderson and Nathan Niparko placed second in the undergraduate category of the Collegiate Inventors Competition, held last week in the nation’s capital. The team received $5,000 for its creation of an absorbent, bioresorbable surgical sponge that would harmlessly dissolve in the body if […]
Published
November 3, 2010

Coastal Events, Nov. 3, 2010

WINDHAM Craft fair at Club 302 Pine Tree State Country Music Association and the Maine Ole’ Opry will host a holiday craft fair from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday at Club 302, Route 302. Contact 490-1232. ALFRED Help with Thanksgiving boxes York County Shelter Programs is seeking donations for its Thanksgiving food boxes […]
Published
November 3, 2010

Potluck, Nov. 3, 2010

Thursday Community Meal with ham, mashed potatoes, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Per person $4. Friday Friday lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Haddock chowder: $7; lobster roll: $7; egg salad: $4; other items available; free delivery for 10 or more orders. Haddock […]
Published
November 3, 2010

Greater Portland Events, Nov. 3, 2010

PORTLAND Police offer defense class The Portland Police Department is offering a Rape Aggression Defense training class starting Tuesday. The class is open to girls and women ages 13 and older and will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday; Nov. 11; Nov. 16; and Nov. 18, ending with a class from 8 a.m. to […]
Published
November 3, 2010

Sisters of Mercy: ‘This is the life I wanted’

A Portland event celebrates nine Sisters of Mercy, each with at least 50 years of service to the order.