The letters of Joseph K. Manchester, whose ancestors founded Windham, provide an intimate look at his fight for the Northern cause.
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Inside Raymond: Oct. 16
Free school meals all year Windham Raymond School Nutrition Program has exciting news for the RSU 14 community. Due to COVID-19 related waivers being extended through the entire school year, all school breakfasts and lunches will be free throughout the 2020-21 school year. In addition, the RSU 14 Mobile Meals has adjusted route pick up […]
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Inside Gray: Oct. 16
Walk and learn The Gray Historical Society has launched a two-mile, self-guided Village History Walk, starting at the Pennell Complex. From there, signs will inform you as you stroll past historic buildings, homes and monuments. The route through Gray Village travels along sidewalks and marked crosswalks. Free brochures with featured attractions, a map and historical […]
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Bicentennial Maine: Raymond
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, the Lakes Region Weekly is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.
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Inside New Gloucester: Oct. 9
Indigenous Peoples Day Pumpkin carving Pumpkin festivities abound at Pineland Farms. Join the crew to carve jack-o’-lanterns outside of the Education Barn in the Family Farmyard from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13. Note that the class repeats on Oct. 27. The program is recommended for ages 3 and up and Halloween costumes are encouraged. The […]
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Inside Bridgton: Oct. 8
Rotary news The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary thanks everyone who helped make this year’s delayed and downsized event a success: sponsor Norway Savings Bank; donors Key Bank-Bridgton, Jones & Matthews P.A., Sunrise Property Management, Hancock Lumber, Maine Eco Homes, Chalmers Insurance Group and Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival; eight teams of 32 golfers; and 12 volunteers. Special […]
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Inside Windham: Oct. 8
Online silent auction The North Windham Union Church is having an online silent auction during the month of October. Over 50 items donated by local businesses and church members can be viewed on the church’s Facebook page. You can bid through Facebook as well. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the North Windham Union […]
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Arts Calendar: Oct. 18
Music Oct. 18 BIPOP Vocal Concert livestream, 2-4 p.m. from the front steps of Corthell Concert Hall. A concert inspired by Black, Indigenous and people of color. usm.maine.edu/music/bipop-vocal-concert-livestream. Oct. 30-Nov. 1 The Musical of Musicals, virtual concert via Ticketleap, presented by USM School of Music. usm.maine.edu/music/musical-musicals-musical. Art “Mother Earth,” exhibit on display Oct. 9 through […]
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Arts Calendar: Oct. 8
Music Oct. 9 Faculty Concert Series: Dan Sonenberg, Composer, 8 p.m. at Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus. Ticket: $5-$15. Box office: 780-5555, usmmusicboxoffice@maine.edu. Oct. 18 BIPOP Vocal Concert livestream, 2-4 p.m. from the front steps of Corthell Concert Hall. A concert inspired by Black, Indigenous and people of color. usm.maine.edu/music/bipop-vocal-concert-livestream. Oct. 30-Nov. 1 The […]
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Inside Raymond: Oct. 2
Dance team wins The Maine Dance Center recently attended a competition, finishing out the 2019-2020 season. They scored all high gold and above (mostly platinum scores). Senior Catherine Tibbetts received platinum pro, which was the highest score of the team. To support the Elite Dance team, shop at 302 Nutrition located on Route 302 in the […]