Unity Environmental University has climbed to No. 22 out of 1,205 U.S. institutions in the 2024 Social Mobility Index, placing it in the top 2% nationally, and remaining No. 1 in Maine for a second straight year, according to a Unity press release. This marks a significant improvement from Unity’s 2023 standing in the top […]
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Moose Landing Marina named Small Marina of the Year
Moose Landing Marina in Naples, a Marina Holdings company, has been named Best Small Marina by Marina Dock Age Magazine. Each year Marina Dock Age recognizes outstanding marinas in the United States by selecting one “small” marina (under 250 slips) and one “large” marina (over 250 slips) based on their overall business practices, customer service, […]
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Richard Nickerson Scholarship Concert coming up Jan. 6
For those who know, the Richard Nickerson Scholarship Concert is one of Windham’s most cherished traditions – though it’s still something of a well-kept secret. Every year, on the first Saturday in January, the Windham High School auditorium fills with music and a sense of community, making it the perfect way to start the year. […]
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Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary distributes winter clothes to elementary students
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club provided needed winter outerwear to students at Stevens Brook, Crooked River and Songo Locks elementary schools. On Dec. 13, Rotarians George Klauber and Aaron Hagan delivered new boots, pants, gloves and hats to all three schools where they will be distributed to children on an as-needed basis. Each fall, Rotarian […]
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Learn to make a felted deer head
Shaker Village is offering a class on creating a wall-mounted needled felted deer head with local artist Gabrielle Stratmann of Bug-eyed Co. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon. Needle felting is the process of tangling wool fibers by repeatedly stabbing wool with a small barbed needle. It is a fun, meditative fiber […]
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Loon Echo Land Trust wins award, calls for volunteers
Loon Echo Land Trust was recently awarded a Love Maine Trails award of $1,000 by the Maine Trails Coalition. This award was given to five organizations that participated in the third annual Love Maine Trails Month in June at locations all across the state. The event intends to bring people and organizations together to care […]
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G-NG senior named U.S. Presidential Scholar
Kylie Thibodeau of Raymond, a senior at Gray-New Gloucester High School, is one of only 161 scholars recognized nationwide as a U.S. Presidential Scholar, and one of just two from Maine. The U.S. Presidential Scholars program recognizes high school seniors for their outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence, technical expertise, leadership, service and contribution to their […]
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Fill a bag, winter clothes cleanout at Casco UCC
All winter items must go to make room for spring at the Casco Village Church’s clothes closet. Fill a brown grocery bag for $5 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20. Individuals are limited to six bags. The church is located at 941 Meadow Road. Call 627-4282 for more information.
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Windham gets 2 new eateries
A bakery featuring individually sized treats has opened this month in Windham in the former home of Cece’s Diner. Pine Tree Bakery was to open April 10 at 1557 Bridgton Road. The 1,500-square-foot space can seat 38 customers, according to owner and baker Lesa Beck. Pine Tree will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 7 […]
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Riding to the Top named Maine Marathon beneficiary
Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center in Windham has been named one of the beneficiaries of the annual Maine Marathon events set for Oct. 6. The nonprofit Riding to the Top, which serves children and adults with disabilities, will receive a $10,500 donation from the marathon, according to a press release. The Maine Marathon, […]