The Colonial blacksmith was an essential craftsman in the New World. He made indispensable items such as horseshoes, pots, pans and nails that were needed to set up a homestead in the frontier. Sometimes called ferriers, these skilled tradesmen also provided tools to early farmers, including axes, plowshares, cowbells and hoes. They supplied homes in […]
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Inside New Gloucester: June 19
Story Walk at Pineland Story Walk is a 1-mile stroll on Pineland’s trails while pausing to read along the way. The Story Walk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. In the past, this has been a guided […]
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Inside Bridgton: June 19
Things are looking up in Bridgton as more and more businesses are reopening in various ways. You know things are getting back to something approaching “normal” when Renys has opened its doors and is allowing customers back in. The road crews have been hard at work and the streets are looking good, so get out […]
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Inside Windham: June 19
Virtual 5KfunRUN Windham’s Summerfest as we know it is not happening this year, but there is something you can do to celebrate our community. The Windham Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a Virtual5KfunRUN where you can join your friends and neighbors in running a race together, but from many different locations. The Summerfest 5K […]
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Virtual Arts Calendar: June 18
Music Virtual Quill Open Mics, 7 p.m., Fridays via Zoom. Performers must sign up by 6:30 p.m. the night they would like to perform. Free and open to all, donations appreciated. Visit the Quill Books & Beverage Facebook page for details. Live @ 212, view past shows on YouTube. Visit the Westbrook venue’s Facebook page […]
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Inside Standish: June 12
Cooper Coach of Year Bonny Eagle High School teacher and varsity football coach Kevin Cooper has been named 2019 Coach of the Year by the Maine State Football Coaches Association. Cooper has coached the Bonny Eagle Scots football team to seven state titles. Town office open The Standish town office is now open by appointment […]
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Inside Raymond: June 12
Church community library The Raymond Village Community Church has a great reputation of serving the needs of the community. You may have noticed the newly constructed box in front of the church recently. It is a free library that swaps out books every few months. The little library is open to anyone who would like […]
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Bicentennial Maine: Bridgton
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 Gray: June 12
New PWD foreman Tim Estes has been promoted to the position of foreman with the Town of Gray Public Works Department. Estes started with the Gray Public Works Department in July 2014 and has proven himself to be a valuable asset. Newbegin open Newbegin recreational facilities are now open for public use with guidelines: no […]
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Inside Windham: June 5
Dundee Park opening Dundee Park has been closed due COVID-19, but as of Saturday, June 6, the park will be open for visitors with some modifications in place. You can visit from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until June 21. From June 22 through Aug. 9, hours will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. […]