Unlike the old park, the new park on Gray Road won’t fall victim to rot and littering, the town’s recreation director says.
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Gray residents’ input sought for new comprehensive plan
Feedback will help shape the future of the town, which has changed a lot since the last comp plan was completed in 2003, officials say.
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Crops of family fun
Plump pumpkins, a twisting, turning corn maze and cider-making await participants at Pineland Farms’ 6th Annual Harvest Festival Saturday in New Gloucester. Harvest activities for all ages are in store, along with an obstacle course and live music. Tickets can be purchased for $6 in advance on the Pineland Farms website or for $7 at […]
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Apartment project proposed for South Windham
Two 12-unit buidlings and eight townhouses would be built across from the Keddy Mill.
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Plans take hold for Chandler family land in New Gloucester
The Royal River Conservation Trust and Gray-New Gloucester Little League are teaming up to acquire the 180-acre parcel for a “community-oriented project.”
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Apples may be on small side, but ripe for picking
Although the weather has hampered progress, apple orchards in the area are up and running for the year. “It was a cold spring and a hot summer with not much rain, which means the apples don’t grow as big,” said Robert Randall, owner of Randall Orchards in Standish. Mike Thompson, owner of Thompson’s Orchards in […]
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Windham ponders next move in manager search
After being turned down by two top candidates, some town councilors would like to broaden the finalist field.
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Lakes Region Sportsman: October heralds hunting opportunities
Settling into the duck blind while it was still dark, I soaked in all the night noises of the marsh. There were frogs croaking, the rattle of a kingfisher and the slap of a beaver’s tail. This moment before the sun opened the scene to our view is perhaps the most peaceful and anticipated […]
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A thousand monarchs take flight in Bridgton
Mark’s Lawn and Garden will seek volunteer help next year to offset the cost of raising the migratory butterflies to release at its annual Monarch Butterfly Festival.
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Shortage of subs plagues Maine schools, impacts students
Superintendents say even raising the pay rate hasn’t helped them find enough substitute teachers to cover their needs.