Take a guided walk around the Thayer Brook Preserve in Gray as part of the Royal River Conservation Trust’s Watershed Landmarks Series. The walk starts at 3 p.m. Oct. 17 at 92 Ramsdell Road. The trail is about three miles long. The trek will be led by the trust’s Executive Director Alan Stearns and Thayer […]
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Applications available for Thanksgiving dinner assistance in Gray, New Gloucester
Gray-New Gloucester Caring Community is accepting applications for its annual Thanksgiving dinner assistance to residents in Gray and New Gloucester. To apply, fill out the form at bit.ly/46waixy. Proof of residency is required. The deadline is Nov. 10. For more information, contact 233-0828 or gngcaring@gmail.com.
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Manhattan Film Festival finalists screening at Magic Lantern Theater
The 10 finalists in the Manhattan Short Film Festival will be shown Friday, Oct. 6, at the Magic Lantern Movie Theater in Bridgton. The festival’s theme is “how we face adversity,” and the films – from Australia, Afghanistan, Finland, Iran, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Canada and the U.S. – range from dramatic to humorous and inspirational. […]
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Raymond Fire Department to host open house Oct. 12
The Raymond Fire and Rescue Department will host an open house from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, in honor of Fire Safety Month. Staff will give demonstrations of CPR, the use of fire extinguishers, escaping in emergencies, kitchen fire safety and more. Fire trucks will be out for “Touch-A-Truck.” Free blood pressure readings […]
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Family festival at Dundee Park Aug. 17
Be the Influence and the Windham and Raymond Parks and Recreation departments will host the fourth annual Family, Fun, Fitness and Film Festival from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at Dundee Park. The free event will include sports contests, Zumba, local vendors, a grand prize raffles and, at 8 p.m., “The Super Mario […]
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Red Cross blood drive Aug. 16 in Windham
The American Red Cross, which reports a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations so far this summer, will hold a blood drives from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Windham Veterans Center, 35 Veterans Memorial Drive. The Red Cross especially needs blood types O negative, O positive, B negative and A negative […]
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Healthy eating for kids discussion at Windham library
SNAP-Ed Coordinator Sarah Somes from The Opportunity Alliance will lead a discussion on healthy eating for families with children in grades K-6 Aug. 9 at the Windham Public Library. The event, from 2 to 3 p.m. will include recipe demonstrations and taste-testing new foods. To learn more, contact the library at 892-1908. The library is […]
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Photos sought for water district’s annual Sebago Lake Calendar
The Portland Water District is looking for photo submissions for its Images of Sebago Lake Calendar to be published in the fall. The photograph must be high resolution and include the Presumpscot River, a tributary of Sebago Lake or – new this year – Casco Bay. All photographers who submit entries will receive a complimentary […]
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Gluten-free beer tasting at Pineland
Pineland Farms will host a free opportunity to taste gluten-free beer Friday, June 30. The market at 15 Farm View Drive will feature samples from local Maine brewery Lucky Pigeon Brewing, located in Biddeford. Tasting starts at noon and closes at 2 p.m. Contact 688-4539 or pr@pinelandfarms.org for more information. Registration is not necessary.
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Pineland Farms Trail Festival this weekend
Pineland Farms holds its annual Trail Festival this Memorial Day weekend, featuring trail races, barbecue, music and family-friendly activities. This year’s festival has seven races, from a free kids’ fun run to a 10K and a canicross cross country race with dogs. Baxter Brewing Co. will provide beer, Jumpin’ Willys the music, and food vendors […]