Senators visit Planson International When Planson International, located on Penney Road, was recently named the Best Place to Work in Maine for the small business category, legislators promoting their “Fighting for Maine Agenda” took notice. One of their stated core objectives is gathering input from small business owners throughout the state, so a stop here […]
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Inside Bridgton: Nov. 8
Rotary Club busy in October The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club was busy in October. Members distributed dictionaries to third graders at Songo Locks and Stevens Brook Elementary Schools, and interviewed Citizen of the Month candidates at Lake Region High School, presenting its first award to Savannah Mullins of Sebago. Rotarians and Bridgton Academy also co-hosted […]
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Arts Calendar: Nov. 7
Music Nov. 9 Harmony, Americana band, 7 p.m., Arts Center, at 8 Hancock Ave., Hiram. BYOB. Adult $10/child $5. “Unfinished Masterpieces,” Mozart’s “Mass in C Minor,” Schubert’s “Symphony No. 8 in B minor,” Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra with USM Chorale and select high school choirs, 2 p.m., Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 471 Stroudwater St., Westbrook. […]
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We Love Fairs: Nov. 9-16
Holiday fair – Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Windham Hill UCC, 140 Windham Center Road, Windham. Fair sponsored by Windham Hill UCC Women’s Fellowship. Silent auction and fine wood crafts, wreaths, sprays, holiday baskets, attic treasurers, used books, baked goods and sweets, SERRV gifts, costume jewelry, feline gifts and handcrafted specialty items. Lunch available […]
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Inside Gray: Nov. 1
Thanksgiving assistance Gray-New Gloucester Caring Community coordinators are preparing Thanksgiving food baskets for families and individuals who request assistance. Application forms are available and the deadline for completed forms is Nov. 9. The forms have been sent out by the elementary schools in school totes and SchoolMessenger. They can also be picked up and dropped […]
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Inside Raymond: Nov. 1
Thanksgiving pie fundraiser Good Life Market pies will be available for Thanksgiving from the Raymond Elementary School Playground Fundraising group. Apple, apple-cranberry, pumpkin, strawberry rhubarb, blackberry, blueberry, mixed berry and pecan pies will be available for $15 each. Orders and payment must be submitted by noon Nov. 20. The pies can be picked up at […]
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Inside Standish: Nov. 1
Senior lunches Active Senior lunches for the month will be held at the Standish Municipal Center on Nov. 6 and 20. All seniors from the Standish community are welcome, though reservations must be made by the Thursday before each lunch. The meetings begin at 11 a.m. and lunch, provided by Personal Touch Catering for $6 […]
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It Happened in Windham: Take a walk through history
Fall weather provides the perfect opportunity to take some walks in the brisk air as you stroll through any one of Windham’s many old cemeteries. These plots of hallowed ground are filled with the remains of some of Windham’s most noted residents and families, and your visit will be like taking a literal walk through […]
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Arts Calendar: Oct. 31
Music Nov. 1-3 Broadway Baby: A Sondheim 90th Celebration, performed by University of Southern Maine music majors, Edward Reichert directing, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 seniors and alumni, $5 students at usm.maine.edu/music/boxoffice, 780-5555. Nov. 2 The Renovators, original music drawing from the influences of […]
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We Love to Eat: Oct. 30
Community meal – Thursday, Oct. 31, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Roast pork, $5. Free dinner – Thursday, Oct. 31, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Nov. 1, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock […]