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Inside New Gloucester: Feb. 11

Conservation trust hosts moonlight snowshoe trek Buckle on snowshoes, dress warmly, wear a headlamp and hike to the top of Pisgah Hill during the 10th Annual Pisgah Hill Full Moon Trek from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16. The host organization, Royal River Conservation Trust, will provide a campfire, s’mores and hot cocoa. The trail will be […]

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Inside Windham: Feb. 11

Former arts writer to speak on Robert Indiana Author and former Portland Press arts writer Bob Keyes will discuss his book, “The Isolation Artist: Scandal, Deception, and the Last Days of Robert Indiana,” about the reclusive millionaire artist from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16. The Windham Public Library is hosting a Zoom presentation to gain […]

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Inside Bridgton: Feb. 11

Winter Carnival featuring fishing, food and family fun Feb. 19 The 2022 Winter Carnival will feature a range of family-friendly events and activities for all ages throughout the day Saturday, Feb. 19, beginning with a kids ice fishing derby on Highland Lake at 9 a.m. (Registration starts at 8 a.m.) Other events include a snowman-making […]

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Inside Gray: Feb. 4

Planning Board reviewing senior housing project A 27-unit senior housing development will come before the Planning Board during a public hearing at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, to consider the site plan, conditional use and subdivision plan. The project being proposed by Avesta Housing Development Corporation, Avesta Meadowview and Gray Senior Housing, Inc. would be […]

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Arts Calendar: Feb. 3-13

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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Inside New Gloucester: Jan. 28

Vaccination station Minister welcomed to First Congregational Church The Rev. Kelli Whitman began working as the new interim minister at the New Gloucester First Congregational Church Jan. 16, serving alongside the Rev. Linda Gard through March. Whitman is a lifelong member of the United Church of Christ. Having grown up in central Pennsylvania, she graduated from […]

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Inside Windham: Jan. 28

Teacher lauded for educating about agriculture Stacey Sanborn, who teaches at Manchester Elementary School in Windham, has been named the 2022 Teacher of the Year by Maine Agriculture in the Classroom.  According to the organization’s website, Sanborn “has creatively woven gardening into her science curriculum to teach scientific method,” and she also mentors students through cooking and crafts.  “Her impact […]

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Inside Bridgton: Jan. 28

Catching some rays Pantries, community center extending help to those who need it Winter can be tough for families experiencing food insecurity or other challenges, but help is available for those who are struggling, with several local organizations offering food, fuel or a warm place to go. The Bridgton Food Pantry has fresh fruit and […]

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Arts Calendar: Jan. 28-Feb. 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, […]