Book sale reminder The Fall Festival of Books and Bake Sale at the New Gloucester Public Library will kick off Nov. 1 from 5:30-7 p.m., with the First Dibs for Kids Book Sale where children’s-only items will be sold. On Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to noon, all books, CDs and DVDs will be offered […]
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Inside Windham: Oct. 25
Christmas Fair Friends Church and the Windham Historical Society will host a Christmas Fair Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Friends Church, 374 Gray Road. The classic Quaker meetinghouse will be filled with all sorts of handcrafted holiday decorations and custom crafts, and will provide you with wonderful gift ideas. The Historical […]
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Inside Bridgton: Oct. 25
Pumpkin time The spooky season is upon us and fun activities abound. Stop by the Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Drive (behind the old hospital), on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 2-3:30 p.m. for the kids to make Halloween paper plate wreaths. For more information call 803-8707. The Bridgton Public Library is offering pumpkin painting […]
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Inside Raymond: Oct. 18
Winter air drafts end If your home has drafty windows or you need some help minimizing the loss of heat this winter, sign up for 10 free window inserts with a program serving the Raymond area. If you have received any type of government benefits, you may be eligible. Applications and measuring must be completed […]
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Inside Standish: Oct. 18
Rabies clinic Standish Veterinary Hospital will host a rabies clinic from 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Municipal Center. Vaccines will cost $10 per pet, cash only. To qualify for a three-year vaccine, bring your pet’s most recent rabies certificate. Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers. Pregnant animals are […]
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Inside Gray: Oct. 18
Thanksgiving assistance Gray-New Gloucester Caring Community coordinators are preparing Thanksgiving food baskets for families and individuals who request assistance. Application forms are now available and the deadline for completed forms is Nov. 9. These application forms have been sent out by the elementary schools in school totes and SchoolMessenger. They can also be picked up […]
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Arts Calendar: Oct. 17
Music Oct. 18 Faculty Concert Series: A Vocal Smorgasbord Featuring Malinda Haslett, soprano, and the University of Southern Maine Vocal Faculty, 8 p.m.,Corthell Concert Hall, USM, Gorham. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 seniors,USM alumni, $5 students at usm.maine.edu/music. Oct. 24 Country-western artists Joni and Olivia Harms, with guests Don Roy and Jay West, 7 p.m., Raymond […]
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We Love to Eat: Oct. 17-26
Community meal – Thursday, Oct. 17, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Shepherd’s pie, $5. Free dinner – Thursday, Oct. 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Oct. 18, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of […]
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Inside Windham: Oct. 11
Trunk or Treat trunks needed The Windham Parks & Recreation Department will once again celebrate Halloween with its annual “Trunk or Treat” party from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 26 at Windham Middle School. To help make the event successful, Parks & Rec is looking for individuals, families, businesses and organizations who would like to host a […]
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Inside New Gloucester: Oct. 11
Shaker Fall Harvest Festival You’re invited to Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village for their end-of-season Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Freshly picked apples from the historic Shaker orchards will be offered for sale along with free cider-pressing of apples purchased there, homemade Shaker apple and pumpkin donuts, plus […]