The 1891 structure has been relocated to the middle of the college’s athletic fields and outfitted with a new dome and mounted telescope.
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We Love Fairs: Craft and Christmas fairs in Buxton, Gorham, Westbrook and more
Redeemer Lutheran Church Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 410 Main St., Gorham. Homemade crafts and food. St. Anne’s Christmas craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Grandma’s attic, baked goods, knits, crafts, children’s games, jewelry, […]
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Supreme Court rejects call to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The justices turned away an appeal without comment, drawing a collective sigh of relief from the LGBTQ community in Maine.
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We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Gorham, Portland and Westbrook
Westbrook free Thanksgiving meal – Saturday, Nov. 15, 4:30 to 6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Traditional meal with desserts. Children’s menu available. Free weekly community meal – Wednesday, Nov. 19, 5 to 6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and beverage is provided […]
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Casco Open Space Commission invites ideas
The commission held an open house to gather feedback from residents about improving and expanding the town’s open spaces like parks and trails, hoping to present its plan next year.
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Here are 5 things to do when you visit Ogunquit
Shanlee Linney has recommendations to see the town by land and by sea.
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Delta Ambulance to keep paramedic coverage in central Maine
Town officials are worried that a proposed change would leave residents short of services in an emergency.
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Maine winter looking meh, forecasters say
The National Weather Service is forecasting average temperatures and slightly below average precipitation.
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13 Maine sports bars where you can catch the big game
Find places to watch with friends and have a beer and a bite in Portland, Falmouth, Brunswick, Lewiston-Auburn, Waterville and Winslow.
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Shutdown end in sight as Maine’s King helps break stalemate
Maine Sen. Angus King and both of New Hampshire’s senators agreed to legislation that would reopen the government with the promise of a vote on expiring health care subsidies. Two other Democrats joined them, the minimum needed.