May means turkey season, and what a time it is to be in the woods! Gobblers are locked up with their hens and susceptible to calling and decoying. Recently, I enjoyed a turkey hunt with a newbie to the sport and we had quite an adventure. Fourteen-year-old Waleed Rabbat doesn’t know how good he has […]
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Arts Calendar: May 13-21
Art “Textile Translations of Maine” by fiber artist Catherine Worthington: on display through June 10, Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. gallery302.com. Film Ongoing Bridgton Twin Drive-In Theatre: open for the season, rain or shine, 383 Portland Road, Bridgton. Check the drive-in’s Facebook page for weekly schedule. Magic Lantern movie theater: 9 Depot St., Bridgton. […]
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Inside New Gloucester: May 6
Local Eagles chapter earns Spirit of America Award Meet the candidates for select board, school board Hear directly from local candidates vying to fill two seats on the town’s Select Board and three seats on the SAD 15 school board at forums scheduled for Thursday, May 12, in the Meetinghouse, 389 Intervale Road. The two […]
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Inside Bridgton: May 6
Farmers market makes its move May 7 The Bridgton Farmers Market celebrates its 27th season this year and will move again to its outside location on Depot Street, behind Renys, starting Saturday, May 7. The market will run from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Oct. 29. Local farmers and foragers are ready to offer […]
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We Love Sales & Fairs: May 5
Book sale – Friday, May 6, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Shaw Gym, Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St., Gorham. Sponsored by Friends of Baxter Memorial Library. A model railroad by Maine3Railers will be on display. Congin Elementary School plant sale – Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m.-noon, Congin School parking lot, 410 Bridge St., Westbrook. […]
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We Love to Eat: May 5
Bean supper – Saturday, May 7, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Kidney beans, navy beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, variety of casseroles, bread and butter, punch and coffee. $12, $6, free for ages 5 and under. Spaghetti dinner and dessert auction – Saturday, May 7, 5:30-7 p.m., […]
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Arts Calendar: May 6
Art May 6 “Textile Translations of Maine” by fiber artist Catherine Worthington opening reception: 5-7 p.m., Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. Featured at the gallery through June 10. gallery302.com. Film Bridgton Twin Drive-In Theatre: now open for the season, rain or shine, 383 Portland Road, Bridgton. Check the drive-in’s Facebook page for weekly schedule. […]
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Inside Standish: April 29
Outdoors enthusiast, author discusses wilderness living New England author Tim Caverly will speak on “The Challenge of Wilderness Living” from 7-8:30 p.m. May 11 at Town Hall, 175 Northeast Road, Route 35. Along with a book signing, he will give his own personal account of being regional supervisor of the Allagash Region with the Department […]
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Inside Gray: April 29
Library employee promoted to assistant director Darcel DeVou is now Gray Public Library’s assistant director, which is a new position for library. DeVou, previously head of circulation, will focus on the library’s vital role in the community. Her goals are continue bringing top quality performers and presenters to Gray, increase the library’s programs and use […]
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It Happened in Windham: Historical Society’s Village Green coming back to life
Although it’s happening right in the very heart of Windham Center, many of you may not be aware that there is a village being built. Behind the Historical Society’s headquarters in the Old Town House Museum on Windham Center Road, the Village Green Living History Center is under construction. When completed, the Village will give […]