Rotary trail clean-up set for June 11 Members of the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club will be working on maintaining the trails along Bridgton’s historic Stevens Brook. Participants will meet at the Food City parking lot at 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 11, and walk along the trail to Long Lake, cleaning up along the way. This […]
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Arts Calendar: June 3
Art Through June 18 Guest artist Jeremiah Gill at Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton, through June 18. Open noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Through Aug. 30 “On the Line: Juried Student Exhibition 2021” by University of Southern Maine at Gorham students, online slideshow at […]
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Inside Gray: May 28
Hamilton parcel acquisition and bond on June 8 ballot Residents have an opportunity to bring the vision of the Comprehensive Plan to life by acquiring the 7-acre Hamilton parcel in the center of town under Article 10 on the election ballot June 8. Some feel the Village Gateway Project at Main Street and Lewiston Road, […]
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Inside Raymond: May 28
Rotary helps recreation Lions Club member named Spirit of America winner Gary Bibeau, who is very active in the Raymond Lions Club, has received the 2021 Raymond Spirit of America Foundation Tribute Award for commendable community service. Bibeau received the municipal award for his continued selfless service to the members of the Raymond community, of […]
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It Happened in Windham: Chief Polin – a noble native
Those of you who grew up in Windham are probably well acquainted with the story of the Abenaki Chief Polin, who was the “sakamo” or head of the Sokokis tribe that New Marblehead settlers referred to as the Rockameecooks. But if you’re like me, “from away,” you may not know very much about this noble […]
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Arts Calendar: May 27
Art Through June 18 Guest artist Jeremiah Gill at Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton, through June 18. Open noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Through Aug. 30 “On the Line: Juried Student Exhibition 2021” by University of Southern Maine at Gorham students, online slideshow at […]
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Inside Bridgton: May 21
Loon Echo Land Trust hosts Tree Farm tour Loon Echo Land Trust kicks off summer with Sebago Stewardship Hub for Tree Farmers Tour of Crooked River Forest from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 22 (rain date June 5). Tree farmers and landowners are invited to tour the forest, which was recently designated a […]
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Inside New Gloucester: May 21
Plant lovers invited to explore their roots The 13th Rooting for Democracy plant sale, sponsored by the New Gloucester Democratic Committee, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon June 5 at Lil’ Mart, 1026 Lewiston Road, Route 100, New Gloucester. Plants of all varieties, including perennials, annuals, house plants, vegetables and herbs, will be […]
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Inside Windham: May 21
Windham Farmers Market reopening May 22 The Windham Farmers Market will be back in town beginning Saturday, May 22, and will be open every Saturday until Oct. 2. The market is located on Turning Leaf Drive, just off Route 302 and River Road. Vendors include local farmers and artisans who sell a variety of produce, […]
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Arts Calendar: May 20
Art Through June 18 Guest artist Jeremiah Gill at Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton, through June 18. Open noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. An online interview with the artist airs at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 20, on the gallery’s Facebook page. Through Aug. 30 […]