Jani Cummings: Raymond royalty remembered Family, friends, colleagues and numerous community members gathered Aug. 8 to remember the remarkable life of Jani Cummings. The service at Jordan Small Middle School was thoughtfully put together by friends and family who loved her deeply and desired to show others what was most meaningful to Jani. Jani invested […]
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It Happened in Windham: Scenic Canada Hill – beautiful views with an interesting history
Most of us are familiar with areas of town such as North Windham, Windham Center and South Windham, but there is a place at the end of Highland Cliff Road that many people may not know very much about. The Canada Hill section of town is a bit more remote and has an interesting history. […]
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Inside Gray: Aug. 20
Hazardous waste collection A household hazardous waste collection day will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Gray Recycling and Solid Waste Center on Seagull Drive. This event is open to residents and property owners in Gray and New Gloucester only, with proof of residency required. Acceptable materials include, but are […]
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Arts Calendar: Aug. 19
Art Through Aug. 27 Madeline Wikler – Fluid Acrylics, Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. Aug. 28-Oct. 1 Christina David – Paintings, Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. Reception Sept. 10. Aug. 29 Plein air painting, live music and museum tours, hosted by Bridgton Historical Society, Gallery 302, and Loon Echo Land Trust at Narramissic […]
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Inside New Gloucester: Aug. 13
A good deal Fundraiser features classic cars and toy collection Are you ready to drool over some head-turning, classic cars while supporting the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign? Local car clubs will be sponsoring a cruise-in and toy collection for the Marine’s Toys for Tots campaign at Hodgman’s Frozen Custard, Route 100, […]
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Inside Windham: Aug. 13
Windham boy named a cancer survivor hero A 4-year-old local boy was honored as an Anthem Hero by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and recognized at a ceremony July 30 at Hadlock Field in Portland. The recognition was given for the courage Weston Lane exhibited while battling cancer at his young age as part […]
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Inside Bridgton: Aug. 13
St. Joseph church celebrates a half century St. Joseph Catholic Church will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an in-person Mass at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, that will also be livestreamed at cluster30.org. A Eucharistic procession and a barbecue hosted by the Knights of Columbus will follow at the 225 South High St. location in […]
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Arts Calendar: Aug. 12
Art Through Aug. 27 Madeline Wikler – Fluid Acrylics, Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. Aug. 29 Plein air painting, live music and museum tours, hosted by Bridgton Historical Society, Gallery 302, and Loon Echo Land Trust at Narramissic Historical Farm, South Bridgton, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., see facebook.com/events/520309642591975. Through Aug. 30 “On the […]
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Inside Gray: Aug. 6
GNG adult education students lauded at graduation ceremony Gray-New Gloucester Adult and Community Education awarded diplomas to the following students during a ceremony held June 7: Joseph Amend, Eunice Burns, Dayla Davis, Kassandra Mercer and Leila Nelson. Director Stephanie Haskins, Program Coordinator Theresa Boynton and faculty members Maureen Mitchell, Sheila Myhaver and Laurie Wells recognized […]
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Inside Raymond: Aug. 6
Local dancers take center stage in national contest Congratulations to Maine Dance Center participants who had an impressive sweep in awards at the Take Center Stage Nationals in Plymouth, Massachusetts: Margo Gaudet, Overall Excellence Judges Award, 2nd Overall and 2nd National Mini Title; Mia Gaudet, Platinum award; Margo Gaudet and Lennon Smart-Damen, Platinum and 1st […]