Landscaping for Lake Protection Colin Holme from the Lakes Environmental Association will lead a workshop on lake-friendly planting and landscaping practices on Tuesday, June 18, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Maine Lake Science Center, 51 Willett Road. Learn how to create a beautiful shorefront while managing stormwater and maintaining the health of the […]
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Inside Windham: June 7
An afternoon at Merrifield Farm Join the Windham Historical Society and host Lyle Merrifield for a Saturday afternoon open house at Merrifield Farm, 195 North Gorham Road in Gorham, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be displays of old tools and memorabilia and visit the Sugar House where maple products will […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Sebago Lake seeing the best salmon season in decades
All through the month of May, the fishing on Sebago has been epic. I’ll venture out on a limb, but I think many anglers will agree with this statement: The salmon fishing has been the best it has been on Sebago in decades. There, I said it. But what makes the current salmon fishing so […]
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Inside Bridgton: May 31
Plant sales The Bridgton Community Center and the First Congregational Church will both hold fundraising plant sales on Saturday, June 15. The church sale runs from 9 a.m. to noon in front of Oberg Insurance, 132 Main St., and the BCC sale runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Center on Depot Street. […]
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Inside New Gloucester: May 31
Hyssongs to perform The Hyssongs family quartet will perform at the New Gloucester Bible Church at 218 Lewiston Road at 6 p.m. June 9. The group has received many accolades for their Southern Gospel sound, combining family vocal harmony, humor and brass instruments. They have performed at more than 225 events annually throughout the United […]
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It Happened in Windham: A Depression-era housewife’s memories: the diary of Alice Gilman
If you keep up with the Windham Historical Society on Facebook, then you are well acquainted with Alice Gilman. If you don’t follow the page, however, allow me to introduce her to you. Alice Gilman was a housewife living in the Newhall section of town during the days of the Great Depression. For the past […]
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Inside Gray: May 24
Memorial Day Parade and wreath laying The Gray Memorial Day Parade on will kick off at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Russell School, 8 Gray Park, and continue to the Civil War Memorial at the corner of Shaker Road and Main Street for a wreath laying ceremony. Then, the parade will continue to American Legion […]
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Inside Windham: May 24
Resident celebrates 100 years Barbara Clarke Tolman of Windham turned 100 years old on May 10. She got a visit from Rep. Barbara Bagshaw, R-Windham, and Rep. Jane Pringle, D-Windham, who presented a Legislative Sentiment honoring her. “Barbara’s wish was to receive 100 birthday cards before her birthday celebration,” Bagshaw said in a press release. “The […]
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Inside Bridgton: May 17
Bridgton nurse recognized Seth Rabinowitz, a nurse anesthetist at Bridgton Hospital, is this year’s winner of the Winnie R. Moore Award. The Winnie R. Moore Award was established to recognize clinical nursing excellence. Recipients exemplify qualities such as leadership, mentorship and commitment to caring for the Lakes Region. It’s named after Winnie Moore, who spent […]
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Inside New Gloucester: May 17
Town-wide yard sale The weekend of May 25 and 26 marks the town-wide yard sale as part of the celebration of New Gloucester’s 250th anniversary. Residents who register their yard sales as part of this celebration will receive the benefit of advertising on social media, the town’s website and GPS mapping plotting their locations. Additionally, […]