Thanks to a new construction project, Sally Colegrove, pastor of the Windham Hill United Church of Christ, will soon have a new office, and her congregation will soon have a bigger and better place to study the word of God. Along with a building committee co-chaired by church members Robert Nunley and Peter Fletcher, Colegrove […]
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Calendar 1014
Oct. 7-23: Schoolhouse Arts Center in Sebago Lake Village presents “Arsenic and Old Lace” on Fri. and Sat. starting at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees start at 2 p.m. Tickets $16/$14. FMI 642-3743. Oct. 14: Gallery 302 Art Auction for Katrina survivors. Wine and cheese reception from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., with the auction from 5:30 […]
Project Peace
A Project Peace “Kickoff” Assembly was held at Edna Libby School on October 6. Students and staff sang the song “Peace is the World Smiling” and the signs that go with it. Two project peace skits were performed by teachers. The first one taught how to solve problems in lining up properly in the cafeteria […]
Let's invest in Maine micro-businesses
I’d bet that, like me, many of my readers are small business owners. Most of those are probably micro-business owners, with 0-9 employees. I’m not only talking about store owners, but also people who baby-sit, make crafts, cut firewood, or provide health, financial, construction, or personal services. According to the Maine Small Business Administration, Maine […]
Let's invest in Maine micro-businesses
I’d bet that, like me, many of my readers are small business owners. Most of those are probably micro-business owners, with 0-9 employees. I’m not only talking about store owners, but also people who baby-sit, make crafts, cut firewood, or provide health, financial, construction, or personal services. According to the Maine Small Business Administration, Maine […]
Red Hatters' goings on
The “1st” Ladies of the Lakes Red Hatters in Naples have been having some great times. On September 10 the embarked upon “The Duck” and took the amphibious vehicle tour of Portland from both land and sea. This wonderful tour was followed by lunch at DeMillo’s. The adventures continued in September on the 15th and […]
Putting your roses to bed
They were beautiful all summer. You pampered them, watered them, picked bugs off of them and maybe even talked to them. But now it’s time to think about tucking your roses into bed for the winter. Of course, you’ve been preparing for this moment since late summer, right? You stopped fertilizing them, pruning them or […]
Junior deer hunters get their day Oct. 22
Once again this year, junior hunters get their own day for deer hunting on Saturday, Oct. 22. Last year, 599 young hunters were successful. Hunters who are 10 and older and younger than 16 and possess a junior hunting license (either resident or non-resident) can hunt deer on this day if they are under the […]
Hats on for Fire Prevention Week
Members of the Standish Town Council donned fire hats to remind the public that this week was Fire Prevention Week in the public schools, with this year’s theme being Candle Safety. The activities will culminate with the Standish Health and Safety Fair at the Town Hall on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. From […]
Hats on for Fire Prevention Week
Members of the Standish Town Council donned fire hats to remind the public that this week was Fire Prevention Week in the public schools, with this year’s theme being Candle Safety. The activities will culminate with the Standish Health and Safety Fair at the Town Hall on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. From […]