A career information night for prospective Maine game wardens will be held in Gray next month. Hosted by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, attendees can meet with recruiters and staff to learn about the hiring process and what the job entails. Benefits include state-paid health insurance, dental coverage, paid vacation and sick […]
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Supper of pies at Casco Village Church March 23
Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, is hosting a pie supper March 23 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The menu features a wide variety of pies – pizza, chicken, pork, beef, spaghetti, shepherd’s and more. There will also be salads, and for dessert, more pies. Dinner costs $12 per person, $5 for ages 8 […]
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First hike of the spring at Bald Pate Mountain
Join the Loon Echo Land Trust for a sunrise hike on the first day of spring at Bald Pate Mountain. Hikers will meet at the main parking area near the intersection of Route 107 and Bear Trap Road in Bridgton to start the trek at 6:15 a.m. March 20. Bring warm layers and a headlamp, […]
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Stone walls and history talk at Raymond library
Master Naturalist and retired USM professor Cheryl Laz will discuss Maine’s stone walls at the Raymond Village Library at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 14. She will cover why Maine has so many stone walls and what information they can give about human and natural history. The library is located at 3 Meadow Road.
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Lake Region Middle School authors to celebrate release of their book
Lake Region Middle School students will celebrate the release of a book of their writing, published through The Telling Room and The Opportunity Alliance, at a book launch party this month. The book, “Into the Depths: Tears of the Seals,” includes students’ work that focuses on resiliency and a sense of place, according to an […]
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Retired educators group offers scholarships
The Cumberland County Retired Educators Association is awarding $2,000 scholarships to two college students who live in Cumberland County and have completed at least one semester at an accredited college or university with a major in education. Download the application form at ccreamaine.org. The deadline to apply is April 1. Contact Jean Phillips at 329-5652 […]
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Grants available for community projects for watershed protection
Applications are available for watershed protection grants in Windham. Volunteer and educational organizations looking to fund projects promoting community efforts to protect and restore the environment can apply for a grant. The form can be downloaded at windhammaine.us. Applications must be sent to Environmental and Sustainability Coordinator Gretchen Anderson at gaanderson@windhammaine.us. They must be received […]
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Sebago Days 5K registration is open
The Sebago Days family fun run/walk 5K is open for advance registration. The race is set for July 20. Register online before July 19 at runsignup.com/sebagodays. The fee is $25, or $20 for ages 18 and under. On race day, $5 is added. Registration the day-of opens at 6:30 a.m. across from Sebago Elementary School. […]
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MaineCF scholarship workshop at Windham library
A representative from the Maine Community Foundation will present a scholarship workshop for students March 5 at the Windham Public Library. The workshop, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., will cover scholarships for traditional students, awards based on academic performance, financial need, extracurricular activities and work experience. For more information on attendance, including the option to […]
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Easter egg hunt and breakfast fundraiser in Raymond
Raymond Parks and Recreation will hold an Easter egg hunt for kids 12 and under March 30. Some “golden eggs” in the hunt, which will be held at the elementary school, include family season passes to Tassel Top Park and gift cards to local businesses. Families must register in at raymond.recdesk.com. Registration ends March 26. […]