Juliet H. Mofford’s Oct. 12 column moved me (Forum: “Salem witch trials hold a powerful message for our time,” Oct. 15). Even though I’m sort of an adult white male, complete with gray facial hair, I’ve occasionally enjoyed dressing up as a “wily wee witch” on Halloween. No more. I won’t make light of human […]
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Inside Raymond: Oct. 15
Camp Hinds hosting a Spooktacular Halloween event All are welcome to come and experience Spooktacular, a night of fun, friends and fright at Camp Hinds in Raymond from 4-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. There will be haunted woods and indoor games. Bring your already-carved pumpkin and be prepared for an awesome pumpkin-carving display! The cost […]
Inside Gray: Oct. 15
Nearing completion Absentee ballots now available Gray residents can now request an absentee ballot online and check the status of their request. This service is available on the maine.gov website until 5 p.m. Oct. 28. You can also vote early in person until 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 in the town clerk’s office at the Town […]
Buxton Notes: Oct. 14
Town Farm Haunt promises a scary good time Register your family for the Town Farm Haunt, Buxton Recreation Department’s socially distanced Halloween walk, from 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. The cost is $10 per family. Visitors will walk with a lit candle on a .6-mile trail around the park to see skeletons, cemeteries, witches and […]
Gorham Notes: Oct. 14
Senior center open house Oct. 18 The Lakes Region Senior Center, 40 Acorn St., Gorham, is hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 18. Singer and musician Red Gallagher will entertain at 11 a.m. with some oldies. Open house activities include a free raffle, door prizes and refreshments. Brush drop-off at […]
Standish seeks volunteers for Spooktakular
Standish Parks & Recreation is looking for volunteers to help local children have a spooky good time at George E Jack School from 1-2 p.m. Oct. 30. Members of the community are needed to organize and conduct a game, activity or craft; donate prizes and candy, or make a tax-deductible financial contribution to buy supplies, […]
Inside Windham: Oct. 8
Canine volunteer promises tail-waggin’ fun You’re in for a doggone good time at the Windham Public Library Friday, Oct. 15, when canine volunteer Jordi James comes for a visit from 2:30-3:30 p.m. He will be there to do some tail-waggin’ tutoring that’s sure to be a lot of fun. Reading to therapy dogs is great […]
Never fear, there’s still plenty of Halloween events happening this year
Halloween this year is on a Saturday night, so even during a pandemic, there’ll be scary-good things to do in Maine.
Cooler, unsettled weather dominates most of the week
There could be some sun on Tuesday or Wednesday, but the window is small. Monday looks pretty raw, and there’s a storm threat for Thursday or Friday.
EEK SQUAD: Experts offer pretty neat tricks to help scare up kids’ treats
Some sweet, some healthful, these creepy creations from Mainers’ kitchens are frighteningly clever.