The Turn the Tide Coalition, with members from throughout Cumberland County, seeks to put an end to phone-centered childhoods and get kids thinking creatively, playing and interacting again.
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Meow Lounge in Westbrook celebrates one year and 258 cat adoptions
The business finds homes for rescue cats from across the state, hosts community events with cats and sells cat-related goods made by local artists.
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Inside Bridgton: June 28
Paddleboard clinic Skilled paddleboarder and racer Jake Linley will hold an evening paddleboard clinic at Highland Lake Beach on Friday, June 28, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The class will begin onshore with some basic tips and then participants will head into the water for further instruction. Everyone is welcome to participate in this kid- […]
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Inside New Gloucester: June 28
Women’s Hike Night Pineland Farms Outdoor and Fitness Center is offering a Women’s Hike Night from 6 to approximately 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 3. Connect with new friends as their staff leads hikers on a moderate-level trek along their picturesque trails. The group will take a moment to recharge midway with a small break and […]
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Casco man killed in crash on Poland Spring Road
Two other people were injured in other single-vehicle accidents in Sebago and Casco over the weekend.
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Sebago Lake Loon Count coming up next month
The count is set for 7 to 7:30 a.m. on July 20.
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It Happened in Windham: Community help needed to preserve a part of Windham’s past
May was National Historic Preservation Month, a month designed to remind people of the importance of preserving their local historic sites. Many of you may not be aware that one of Windham’s most beloved landmarks is in dire need of repair. From the outside, the Old Town House Museum on Windham Center Road looks perfectly […]
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Inside Windham: June 21
Eighth grader awarded Shea Cary has received the Secretary of State’s Eighth Grade Citizenship Award. “Shea is one of 116 outstanding citizens who received this award for their contributions and commitment to civic responsibility,” said Rep. Barbara Bagshaw, R-Windham, who presented the award to Cary. Students receiving the award are also recognized for their scholastic […]
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Inside Gray: June 21
First Congregational UCC has Pride The First Congregational Church of Gray-UCC voted to become an Open and Affirming Community of Faith of the United Church of Christ, stating that it welcomes all people into the church and community “regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.” The UCC Open and Affirming Coalition certified the […]
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Inside New Gloucester: June 14
Strawberry Festival coming soon Join friends and neighbors at the New Gloucester Historical Society’s 48th annual Strawberry Festival from 6 to 8 p.m. June 27 at the First Congregational Vestry, 19 Gloucester Hill Road. Local farms like Pineland Farms will have strawberry treats, musician Jim Gallant will perform and a raffle will be held. Father’s […]