Snowshoes available Winter’s here and it’s the perfect time of year to explore some of Windham’s many trails. To help you along, the Windham Parks & Recreation Department is offering free snowshoes that you can borrow for a day, a few days or a weekend. The snowshoes are available in men’s, women’s and youth sizes […]
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Holiday Happenings: Dec. 16-26
Arts A ChoralArt Christmas, free to stream at choralart.org/Events/christmas/. “A Christmas Carol” performed by Gerald Dickens, Dec. 14-18 via Vimeo, presented by Maine Historical Society. Charles Dickens’ great-great-grandson performs his one-man stage adaptation. Free, registration required at mainehistory.org. “A Christmas Carol,” in-person performances through Dec. 24 at Portland Stage, 25A Forest Ave., Portland. $35-$50. Visit […]
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Inside Gray: Dec. 11
Tree lighting canceled Curbside only The Gray Public Library has moved to curbside service only. In-person browsing will be suspended until further notice. For further details or to request materials through the online catalog, email graylib@gray.lib.me.us or call 657-4110. In need Gray New Gloucester Caring Community is offering Christmas assistance. This year, they will be […]
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Inside Raymond: Dec. 11
Food pantry donations Many families in the community are needing extra help providing food to their families with the demands and losses that 2020 has brought. If you are able to donate any amount of food to the pantry, it would be greatly appreciated. Donations are always needed and can be dropped off at Lake […]
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Arts Calendar: Dec. 10
Editor’s Note: To submit your in-person or virtual arts event, create a free City Spark account by going to pressherald.com/forecaster-calendar/ and clicking “Add Event.”
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Holiday Happenings: Dec. 9-19
Arts A ChoralArt Christmas, free to stream at choralart.org/Events/christmas/. “A Christmas Carol” performed by Gerald Dickens, Dec. 14-18 via Vimeo, presented by Maine Historical Society. Charles Dickens’ great-great-grandson performs his one-man stage adaptation. Free, registration required at mainehistory.org. “A Christmas Carol,” in-person performances through Dec. 24 at Portland Stage, 25A Forest Ave., Portland. $35-$50. Visit […]
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Maine Bicentennial: Raymond
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, the Lakes Region Weekly is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years.
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Inside New Gloucester: Dec. 4
2020 tree lighting extinguished “Tiny Timber” is aglow once again this year to share cheer and hope for all passersby. This year’s tree lighting, however, came without the traditional ceremony, carls, cookies and cocoa because of the coronavirus and the closure of the public library during the last few months. Beverly Cadigan, president of the […]
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Inside Bridgton: Dec. 4
Rotarians deliver dictionaries Members of the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club delivered dictionaries to third graders in local schools, including Stevens Brook Elementary School, on Nov. 24. The club has distributed over 2,500 dictionaries to third graders in the area over the past 10 years. The Dictionary Project is one of the club’s most important literacy […]
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Inside Windham: Dec. 4
Holiday Decorating Contest Do you enjoy spreading holiday cheer by making your house look as festive as possible during the Christmas season? If so, you may want to consider entering the Windham Parks & Recreation Department’s Holiday Decorating Contest. Register online now through Friday, Dec. 11, at windhamrecreation.com and submit a photo of your home […]