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Arts Calendar: Jan. 30

January 30, 2020January 28, 2020

Theater Through Feb. 9 “Big Fish,” musical, Gorham High School, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, performing arts center, 41 Morrill Ave., Gorham. Tickets: $12 adults, $10 students, 839-5754. Music Jan. 31 Cabaret Night, Westbrook High School Chamber Singers, 6-8 p.m., fundraiser for Chicago trip, Westbrook Middle School, 471 Stroudwater St., Westbrook. Tickets, […]

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We Love to Eat: Jan. 30

January 30, 2020January 27, 2020

Community meal – Thursday, Jan. 30, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Baked chicken, $5. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Jan. 31, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination […]

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Inside Raymond: Jan. 24

by Alissa Messer January 24, 2020January 22, 2020

Geography Bee winners Ten Jordan-Small Middle School students participated in the school competition of the National Geographic GeoBee on Jan. 7. Sixth grader Antonio Asali won first place, with second place going to sixth grader Isabella Messer and third to seventh grade student Harrison Behnke, according to teacher Chris Newcomb. The school competition was the […]

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Inside Gray: Jan. 24

by Marilyn Keating-Porcaro January 24, 2020January 20, 2020

Not the Patriots party Come watch the Super Bowl at the American Legion Post 86 from 5-10 p.m. Feb. 2. There will be prizes, drink specials, giveaways and a 50/50. Bring your flags, pom poms and a dish to share. The post is located at 15 Lewiston Road. Winter snow parking ban Remember that vehicles […]

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Inside Standish: Jan. 24

by Matthew Gregoire January 24, 2020January 22, 2020

Nerf Night A children’s Nerf Night will be held at George E. Jack Elementary from 6-7:30 p.m. Feb 2. Students in grades 2-6 will be able to participate in a number of individual and group activities. Students must bring their own eye protection and Nerf toy, and Standish Recreation will supply Nerf darts. The program […]

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It Happened in Windham: The Town Farm – Home to the poor and disabled

by Haley Pal January 24, 2020January 20, 2020

Winter is a hard time for the poor and homeless. Shelters are at full capacity with people trying to get out of the cold to a warm bed for the night. But homelessness and destitution are not new to our time. In Windham, as in other communities, the poor have been a concern for centuries. […]

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Arts Calendar: Jan. 23

January 23, 2020January 20, 2020

Music Feb. 1 Big Nite O’ Blues II, 7:30 p.m., Village Coffee House, 19 Gloucester Hill Road, New Gloucester. Tickets: $10 at door. Call Julie Fralich at 653-4823 for more information. Feb. 2 Musical Theatre Studio Recital: “The Songs That Got Away,” 2 p.m., USM Corthell Concert Hall, 13 University Way, Gorham. Free. FMI: 780-5555, […]

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We Love to Eat: Jan. 23-Feb. 1

January 22, 2020January 20, 2020

Community meal – Thursday, Jan. 23, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Macaroni and cheese, $5. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Jan. 24, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; […]

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Inside New Gloucester: Jan. 17

by Patti Mikkelsen January 17, 2020January 13, 2020

Winter tracking Naturalists Polly Haight Frawley and Karen Massey are leading the next Get Out! Nature Walk from 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22. The location is Pisgah Hill and the curriculum is winter tracking. Get Out! Nature walks are offered jointly by the Royal River Conservation Trust and the Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust. A […]

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Inside Bridgton: Jan. 17

by Perri Black January 17, 2020January 15, 2020

Chewonki and mammals Lakes Environment Association and the Chewonki Traveling Natural History will present a program on local mammals from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Maine Lake Science Center on Willett Road, behind Hannaford. This is a perfect activity for kids to learn about Maine mammals and how they adapt to their environment. […]