Art Call for artists for Bridgton’s Art in the Park, Shorey Park, July 16. Information and application at gallery302.com. A paper application can also be picked up at Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. Deadline March 31. Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton, open noon-4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Sunday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays […]
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Inside Bridgton: Feb. 25
Don’t be a square – Stella’s is the place for live music Stella’s on the Square, located at 6 North High St. (the former Tom’s Homestead restaurant), will be hosting a number of live acoustic music events starting with Denmark’s own Bruce Marshall from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. The acoustic Duo of Vanessa Jones […]
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Inside New Gloucester: Feb. 25
Time for a chat $130K proposal on agenda for Feb. 28 special town meeting Residents will decide whether to expend up to $130,000 from capital reserves to upgrade the technology system at the Meetinghouse at a special town meeting on Monday, Feb. 28, at the Memorial School Gym, 86 Intervale Road. Check-in starts at 6:30 […]
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Inside Windham: Feb. 25
Look to Lena for history lessons If you were a follower of Lena Megquier’s diary on the Windham Historical Society’s Facebook page last year, you’ll be happy to know that due to the generosity of fellow follower Becky Delaware, the society now has Lena’s diary for the year 1899. A few diary entries a day […]
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Arts Calendar: Feb. 25-March 5
Art Call for artists for Bridgton’s Art in the Park, Shorey Park, July 16. Spaces for 37 artists and four nonprofit organizations. Information and an application to exhibit at gallery302.com. A paper application can also be picked up at Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton, open noon-4 p.m. Thursday, […]
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It Happened in Windham: Caleb Rea – the town’s first doctor
In Windham’s earliest days, when it was known as New Marblehead, the town was a wilderness. Life was dangerous and crude. Common illnesses and minor injuries were often fatal because a qualified physician was nowhere to be found. The settlers would have had to rely on their knowledge of medicinal herbs and tried-and-true remedies to […]
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Inside Standish: Feb. 18
Arts center looking to revitalize age-old treasure To continue preserving its age-old charm, Schoolhouse Arts Center is looking for sponsorships from businesses and corporations as well as tax-deductible donations to make improvements in maintenance, such as new paint, flooring and windows. Schoolhouse Arts Center has worked over the past 34 years to become a working […]
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Inside Gray: Feb. 18
Shaker Road sidewalks now ADA compliant The Shaker Road sidewalk and drainage project is now complete, with the sidewalks – including all road and driveway crossings – now meeting the standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The project included both sides of the road from Main Street to Chipman’s Farm Stand, encompassing 28 […]
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Arts Calendar: Feb. 17-28
Art Call for artists for Bridgton’s Art in the Park, Shorey Park, July 16. Spaces for 37 artists and four nonprofit organizations. Information and an application to exhibit at gallery302.com. A paper application can also be picked up at Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton, open noon-4 p.m. Thursday, […]
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 17
Free, takeout boxed meal – Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1-2 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot, 612 Main St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Services. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Feb. 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout containers will be […]