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Inside Windham: Nov. 5

Scope out the night sky and get starstruck The Windham Public Library will be hosting a program about the history of telescopes next week, followed by a Stargazing Party hosted by the Parks & Recreation department. James Shields of Southern Maine Astronomers will present a fascinating history of stargazing equipment at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. […]

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Inside New Gloucester: Nov. 5

Seeking positive people Noted educator, journalist to speak on ‘Black History of Maine’ Bob Greene will reveal the hidden history of our state during his talk, “Black History of Maine,” beginning at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the New Gloucester Public Library, 379 Intervale Road. A Portland native, Greene is the eighth generation of his […]

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Arts Calendar: Nov. 5

Art Through Dec. 8 “Call/Response,” Hannah Barnes and Susan Klein, USM Art Gallery, 5 University Way, Gorham. Ongoing Third Thursday Artmart, 7 p.m. via Facebook live, hosted by Gallery 302, showcasing visual and 3D artwork. Visit the gallery’s Facebook page for details. Film Nov. 5-6 Bridgton Twin Drive-In Theater, 383 Portland Road, last weekend of […]

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We Love Fairs and Sales: Nov. 4

Christmas and craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Hyacinth’s Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. White elephant sale, silent auction, baked and knitted goods, books, puzzles, jewelry, 50/50 raffle, and local crafters and vendors. Kitchen open all day with hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, clam cakes, french fries, onion rings, beverages and baked […]

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Inside Gray: Oct. 29

On a positive note, Optimist Club coming to GNG The Lewiston-Auburn Optimist Club is sponsoring a new community service club in the Gray-New Gloucester community. Optimist Clubs are similar to the Lions, Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs but focus on “Bringing out the Best in Kids” through a variety of youth programs, including, but not limited […]

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Inside Raymond: Oct. 29

Halloween road closures, detours announced The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and Raymond Fire and Rescue will be closing portions of roads and modifying traffic patterns Sunday, Oct. 31, from 5-7:30 p.m. to maintain safety for the estimated 1,000-plus attendees on Halloween night. Halloween attracts high-volume pedestrian traffic to Main Street, which is narrow and dark. […]

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Arts Calendar: Oct. 28

Art Through Nov. 8 “The Sky is Not Blue,” acrylic landscape painting course by Mary Brooking. Limited to six students per class. 90 Bridge St., Westbrook. Visit marybrooking.com/Classes.html for details. Through Dec. 8 “Call/Response,” Hannah Barnes and Susan Klein, USM Art Gallery, 5 University Way, Gorham. Ongoing Third Thursday Artmart, 7 p.m. via Facebook live, […]