Tea time Join Ray Marcotte, the Windham Public Library’s reference and technology librarian, as he presents “Tea: History, Types and Tasting.” This is a three-part workshop that will be offered on Fridays, Jan. 17 and 31, and Feb. 14. Marcotte is the owner of Dobra Tea, an Asian-style teahouse in Portland’s Old Port. The workshop […]
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 16
Events Jan. 17 & 18 Ice “Block” Party, 6-8 p.m., ice carvings, food trucks and more, NU Brewery, 437 Lewiston Road, New Gloucester. $25, brownpapertickets.com. 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 Fraliclh at 653-4823 for more […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 16
Community meal – Thursday, Jan. 16, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Smothered beef, $5. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Jan. 17, 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 Gray: Jan. 10
Snowshoe with goats If you are looking for some winter fun and a great outdoor activity, join Stephens Memorial Hospital and Ten Apple Farm, 241 Yarmouth Road, on Sunday, Jan. 12, for a snowshoe hike through the woods with a herd of Alpine dairy goats. This hike, weather permitting, is approximately a 2-mile loop on […]
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Inside Raymond: Jan. 10
Student leadership honored Noah Mains was nominated for and awarded by his Jordan Small Middle School teammates the Caden Theriault Ultimate Teammate Award for the 2019 soccer season. Coach Jim Beers created the award in honor of Caden Theriault in 2016 to bring to light the hard work Caden represented, both on and off the […]
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Inside Standish: Jan. 10
Special Olympics fundraiser Go BEyond Friends of Special Olympics Basketball (members of staff and administration) take on the Wizards team at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Bonny Eagle Middle School. Tickets for the fundraiser game are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. For tickets, go to harlemwizards.thundertix.com/events/161457 Mah-jongg Free beginners mah-jongg sessions are […]
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 9
Events Jan. 9 Westbrook’s Got Talent, community talent show, 7 p.m., Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 471 Stroudwater St., Westbrook. Tickets: $5 students, $10 adults. Presented by Westbrook High School’s Sock ‘n Buskin’ Drama Club. Jan. 17 & 18 Ice “Block” Party, 6-8 p.m., ice carvings, food truck treats, cold brews and cool vibes, NU Brewery, […]
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Inside New Gloucester: Jan. 3
Cribbage night Penny Hilton’s dad taught her how to play cribbage years ago and now she and her husband David play the game frequently. Hilton said that cribbage is a New England thing. It was invented in England by Sir John Suckling, and the British brought the game to this country when they settled in […]
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Inside Windham: Jan. 3
Calendars for a cause To raise funds to continue work on their Village Green Living History Center, the Windham Historical Society is selling 2020 Bicentennial Calendars. These beautifully illustrated poster calendars commemorate the 200th anniversary of Maine’s statehood. Each month’s illustration is accompanied with a description of the image. You’ll learn a little history as […]
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Inside Bridgton: Jan. 3
I hope everyone made it safely through the holidays and that the New Year holds promise of good things for all our readers. It seems we are now in a bit of a lull while recovering from the festivities, but there are a few things to enjoy in town. Ice rink open The Bridgton town […]