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A memoir of Maine Memorial Day

Back in the 1940s, it seemed like a long way from Windham to Boothbay Harbor – especially if you were a kid. But for many years, my family traveled to Boothbay Harbor. We didn’t know it was a resort or famous for anything. This was a trip with a purpose and it happened every Memorial […]

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Your annual check-up

I grow perennials for their leaf texture, shape, multi-year dependability, long-term economy, and, yes, in many cases for their flowers. But almost the only reason I grow annuals is for their flowers. Whether I choose bright bursts of yellows, oranges, and reds, or the cool sophistication of pinks, blues, and whites, I know I can […]

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Posted inLakes Region Weekly

Your annual check-up

I grow perennials for their leaf texture, shape, multi-year dependability, long-term economy, and, yes, in many cases for their flowers. But almost the only reason I grow annuals is for their flowers. Whether I choose bright bursts of yellows, oranges, and reds, or the cool sophistication of pinks, blues, and whites, I know I can […]

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Birthday Dinner (PHOTO) Harry Lang celebrated his 89 birthday on May 22. Harry is now at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough recovering from hip surgery. The prime rib dinner was prepared and catered by Maggie and Dave Garry of Thatcher’s Restaurant. Enjoying the wonderful meal and helping Harry celebrate were: Mr. and Mrs. Dave […]

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Marcia Blanchard 0527

Birthday Dinner (PHOTO) Harry Lang celebrated his 89 birthday on May 22. Harry is now at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough recovering from hip surgery. The prime rib dinner was prepared and catered by Maggie and Dave Garry of Thatcher’s Restaurant. Enjoying the wonderful meal and helping Harry celebrate were: Mr. and Mrs. Dave […]

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Tassel Top opens this weekend

Tassel Top Park and Beach, located in Raymond, is opening to the public weekends only from Memorial Day weekend through the June 11 and 12 weekend, weather permitting. On June 18, Tassel Top Park opens daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Labor Day, September 5, weather permitting. Tassel Top Park is for picnicking […]

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Friday, May 27 Thrift shop open 1-3 p.m., No. Windham Union Church, Route 302 near Boody’s Corner. Senior Dining Center, Windham Town Hall, Play beano, cribbage, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch at noon. $2.75/meal. Call 892-3891, FMI/reservations. Saturday, May 28 Thrift shop open, 1-3 p.m., No. Windham Union Church, Route 302, next to Amato’s. […]

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Senior datebook 0527

Friday, May 27 Thrift shop open 1-3 p.m., No. Windham Union Church, Route 302 near Boody’s Corner. Senior Dining Center, Windham Town Hall, Play beano, cribbage, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch at noon. $2.75/meal. Call 892-3891, FMI/reservations. Saturday, May 28 Thrift shop open, 1-3 p.m., No. Windham Union Church, Route 302, next to Amato’s. […]

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Sidewalk book sale in Naples, May 28

The Naples Public Library will hold a sidewalk book sale on Saturday, May 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be lots of great deals on hardcover books, paperbacks, puzzles, videotapes and audiobooks. Shoppers are encouraged to visit the library early for the best selections. All proceeds from the book sale help the […]