We managed to haul in a few nice lake trout first thing in the morning while trolling with clients. We were trolling on bottom using my downriggers and dragging live shiners. Occasionally the line would trip and we would snag bottom, bringing up a clump of pine needles or leaves. The port rod went off and I […]
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Arts Calendar: Aug. 5
Art Through Aug. 30 “On the Line: Juried Student Exhibition 2021” by University of Southern Maine at Gorham students, online slideshow at usm.maine.edu/gallery. Ongoing “PEN + INK,” Mattie Rose Templeton, Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. Third Thursday Artmart, 7 p.m. via Facebook live, hosted by Gallery 302, showcasing visual and 3D artwork. Visit the […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 5
Bean supper – Saturday, Aug. 7, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Two kinds of beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, cole slaw, variety of casseroles, bread and butter, punch and coffee. $10. Free community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 11, 5-6 p.m. Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Aug. 5
Craft fair and sale – Saturday, Aug. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., on the lawn at the Tory Hill Meetinghouse, intersection routes 202 and 112, Buxton. A wide variety of tables will be showing and selling crafts and/or slightly used lawn sale items. This event is in conjunction with Dorcas Fest/Community Day. The church will sell […]
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Inside New Gloucester: July 30
Farewell, Sue Virtual Friends’ Weekend coming up The public is invited to join the Shakers’ second Virtual Friends’ Weekend and 47th Annual Friends’ Weekend from 1-5 p.m. Aug. 14. Featured offerings include Shaker educational programming, singing and plenty of laughter. Your admission “ticket” will gain access for you and your household to the live Zoom […]
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Inside Windham: July 30
Riding To The Top volunteer and director honored Riding To The Top volunteer and Windham resident Pat Niboli has been selected by PATH International, an independent voice in equine-assisted services, as their Volunteer of the Year. The award is given to individuals who demonstrate ability, optimism, diversity and a true love of their equine companions. […]
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Inside Bridgton: July 30
Stella’s on the Square celebrates grand opening Stella’s on the Square, previously Tom’s Homestead Restaurant at 6 North High St. and now the home of M.A.N.E. Catering and Events, celebrated its official grand opening last Wednesday with a generous and well-attended public party. In addition to the Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce members, an […]
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Arts Calendar: July 29
Art Through Aug. 30 “On the Line: Juried Student Exhibition 2021” by University of Southern Maine at Gorham students, online slideshow at usm.maine.edu/gallery. Ongoing “PEN + INK,” Mattie Rose Templeton, Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. Third Thursday Artmart, 7 p.m. via Facebook live, hosted by Gallery 302, showcasing visual and 3D artwork. Visit the […]
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It Happened in Windham: A garden of earthly delights
Herbs have been grown for their healing powers for thousands of years. Babylonian tablets from 3,000 years ago illustrate medical treatments used at the time. Over the next 1,000 years, parallel cultures in China, Assyria, Egypt and India also maintained written records of medicinal herbs and their uses. As time went on, the harvesting of […]
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Inside Raymond: July 23
Historical society hosting open house The Raymond-Casco Historical Society is having an open house from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 7. The museum and replica schoolhouse will be open and light refreshments will be served. Come with stories to share or questions to be answered. For some more great Raymond history, photos and information, see the Facebook […]