The morning of Aug. 27, 1747, was no different than any other for 16-year-old William Bolton of New Marblehead. He started off the day on his family’s farm doing his morning chores, including milking the cows, collecting eggs for his mother’s biscuits and splitting some wood for the fireplace. After a hearty breakfast of warm […]
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Inside Windham: Sept. 11
Riches donate big On Aug. 24, the Windham Historical Society received a very special gift from two of its longtime members, Don and Janet Rich. The couple approached the society a couple of years ago with the idea of donating their beloved and beautifully restored original oil truck to the WHS. This truck made it […]
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Inside Bridgton: Sept. 11
Main Street celebration Bridgton celebrates the completion of the Upper Main Street Wastewater and Streetscape Project on Saturday, Sept. 12, starting with a ribbon cutting at Brookside Park (across from the Magic Lantern) at 4 p.m. A celebration concert featuring the music of the Maine Marimba Ensemble and G. Love & The Juice begins at […]
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Inside New Gloucester: Sept. 11
For the win Book sales on hold The Fall Festival of Books and First Dibs for Kids book sales at the New Gloucester Public Library, normally held in early October, are on hold. The Friends of the New Gloucester Public Library advise patrons to watch for updated information. Shop Local Passport update The Shop Local […]
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 10
Music Sept. 12 Music in the Park, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Firefly Performing Arts performing songs from “The Wizard of Oz,” 4:45-5:15 p.m. Dan Harris on acoustic guitar and 5:30-7 p.m. Seagrass playing bluegrass. Limited to 100 people. Register at grayme.myrec.com. Newbegin Community Center, 20 Main St., Gray. Sept. 13 Susie Burke & Dave Surette, New England […]
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 17
Music Sept. 20 Bruce Marshall & the Shuffle, Swing blues, R&B, Americana and Southern boogie, 1 p.m., doors open at noon, Bridgton Twin Drive-In, 383 Portland Road/Route 302, Bridgton. Tickets $50 per vehicle with five-person maximum occupancy per vehicle. Reservations required at denmarkarts.org. Part of Denmark Arts Center’s LIVE Music Series. Sept. 27 Peter Allen […]
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Inside Raymond: Sept. 4
Scout upgrades greenhouse Boy Scouts of America, Troop 800 of Raymond, is proud to recognize Al Potter for the successful completion of his Eagle Scout project, the creation of a more advanced greenhouse for Jordan Small Middle School by using solar energy. The solar electricity helps power a ventilation fan and an automated irrigation system. […]
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Inside Standish: Sept. 4
Goodbye, Betty Edwards The Fine Folks of Sandbar Road are mourning the loss of neighbor Betty Edwards. Edwards was the oldest person in Standish and was heavily involved in the town for many years. Her friends and neighbors write: “It is with great sadness that I share the very sad news that we have lost […]
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Inside Gray: Sept. 4
Referendum reminder Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Newbegin Gym for a town-wide referendum vote regarding LD1, the property tax levy limit. The article to increase the limit failed in the July 14 election. A sample ballot, absentee voting information and poll information for the Sept. 8 […]
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 3
Music Sept. 6 Oshima Brothers, contemporary folk and acoustic pop, 1 p.m., doors open at noon, Bridgton Twin Drive-In, 383 Portland Road/Route 302, Bridgton. Tickets $50 per vehicle with five-person maximum occupancy per vehicle. Reservations required at denmarkarts.org. Part of Denmark Arts Center’s LIVE Music Series. Sept. 13 Susie Burke & Dave Surette, New England […]