Community Wellness Outreach Program An endeavor aimed at identifying community members’ needs, providing support and coordinating resources is developing in New Gloucester. The Community Wellness Outreach Program is being organized by Parks and Recreation Director Morgan Rocheleau. Rocheleau said he hopes the program can serve as a means not only to help meet residents’ immediate […]
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Inside Bridgton: March 27
To readers and residents out there struggling during these trying times – following guidelines issued by state and national authorities can be hard, especially “social distancing,” but it’s the only way to stop the spread of the coronavirus. We can get through this if we all work together. Town closings, restrictions All Bridgton town buildings […]
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It Happened in Windham: The Old Town House
The Old Town House, now known as The Old Town House Museum, is now the headquarters of the Windham Historical Society, but the sturdy little brick building has been a fixture in Windham Center since 1833 when the plot of land on which it sits was sold to the Town of Windham for $15. […]
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Inside Raymond: March 20
Accomplished youth artist Raymond Elementary School fourth grade student, Matilda Emery-Freyre, recently was recognized with a great honor regarding her oil pastel painting of pumpkins. On March 11, Matilda joined other youth artists from around the state at the Hall of Flags in the State House in Augusta. These young artists’ creations were selected to […]
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Inside Gray: March 20
Look for the helpers All About Gray and New Gloucester’s Facebook page has all kinds of helpers available in this time of stress. Various members of the First Congregation Church of Gray are willing to run important errands locally. Call the church office at 657-4279 for more information. There is an ongoing food drive around […]
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Inside Standish: March 20
Recreation cancellations All youth and adult recreation programs have been suspended until further notice due to the ongoing health and safety situation. Further updates on the status of upcoming programs will be available at standishrec.com. School lunches SAD 6 schools are offering free meals to all children under age 18 on weekdays while schools are […]
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Maine Bicentennial: 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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Arts Calendar: March 19
Editor’s note: Due to closures and postponements prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should call ahead to see if events listed are still being held.
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Inside New Gloucester: March 13
Pancakes at Pineland Pineland Farms celebrates their first annual Maine Maple Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22. To kick off the day’s activities, a buffet-style breakfast including pancakes, their own maple syrup, sausage, bacon and home fries will be served at The Market and Welcome Center, 15 Farm View Drive. Seatings […]
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Inside Windham: March 13
Bells are ringing On Sunday, March 15, the actual date of our state’s 200th birthday, church bells around town will be ringing to commemorate the occasion. Participating Windham churches are the South Windham Community Church; the North Windham Union Church, whose bell will ring from the Little Meetinghouse; and the Windham Hill United Church of […]