Community meal – Thursday, Feb. 27, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Shepherd’s pie, $5. Baked haddock – Friday, Feb. 28, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. $10, $5 (children can choose fish, pizza or macaroni and cheese. Baked haddock – Friday, Feb. 28, 4:30-6 p.m., […]
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Maine Bicentennial: Sebago
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 Raymond: Feb. 21
Reading with purpose Raymond Elementary School students’ Heifer International Read to Feed project was focused on challenging the students to read each day in exchange for donations that were given to Heifer International. This organization equips communities with sustainable tools that allow them to provide an income for themselves. The students and local businesses raised […]
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Inside Gray: Feb. 21
Mental Health First Aid A Youth Mental Health First Aid course is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Gray-New Gloucester Adult Education Office Adult and Community Education Classroom, 10 Libby Hill Road. It is designed to teach adults how to help a youth or teen (ages 12-18) who is experiencing […]
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Inside Standish: Feb. 21
Potluck Saint Joseph’s College is hosting a potluck at 12 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, on the college campus in the Alfond Center lounge. Attendees should bring a soup for the potluck and a can of soup for donation to the Standish Food Pantry. For more information, call Jenna Chase at 893-6627 or email jchase@sjcme.edu. Mystery […]
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It Happened in Windham: The 1820s – they were very good years
On March 15, 1820, Maine became the 23rd state of the Union as part of the controversial Missouri Compromise. Though most of Cumberland County was in favor of the separation from Massachusetts with 70.4% of the state’s delegates voting for it, Windham was one of the few municipalities that voted against statehood. Nonetheless, when a […]
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Arts Calendar: Feb. 20
Music Feb. 21 Faculty Concert Series: A Vocal Smorgasbord Featuring the USM Vocal Faculty, 8 p.m. Corthell Concert Hall, Gorham Campus, 37 College Ave., Gorham. $5-$15, usm.maine.edu. Feb. 23 Denmark Arts Center Songwriting Circle concert and potluck, 4 p.m., Arts Center, 8 Hancock Ave., Hiram. Free. March 7 Singer-songwriter Hayley Reardon at Village Coffeehouse of […]
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 20-29
Community meal – Thursday, Feb. 20, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Chicken pie, $5. Soup, chili and chowder challenge – Saturday, Feb. 22, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road (Route 121), Casco. Vote for your favorite and consider submitting your own entry for a chance to win […]
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Inside Windham: Feb. 14
Think Summerfest Registration is open for businesses, individuals and community organizations who want to participate in this year’s Summerfest. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses to showcase their products and services at a business expo booth. Crafters can display their wares in the craft and vendor fair. Community organizations are welcome to set up […]
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Inside New Gloucester: Feb. 14
Veterans Monument recognition Friday, Feb. 28, is this year’s deadline to add a veteran’s name to the New Gloucester Veterans Monument or to purchase an engraved brick for $50. To have a name engraved on the monument, an individual must be a veteran or currently active in the military, reserves or National Guard and have […]