Community seed and plant swap Bring seeds, sprouts, cuttings and potted plants to share to the Crossroad Community Church April 27 for a seed swap. The event takes place from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Participants should label their seeds and plants and drop them off at the swap table. Refreshments will be available, including coffee, […]
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Inside Windham: April 26
Opening for the season The Windham Historical Society will open for the season on Wednesday, May 1. Visit on Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. The historical society has also added open hours for the Village Green on the last Saturday of each month from June through September from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]
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Howell Laboratories buys ODAT Machine in Gorham and eyes expansion
The employee-owned company with a headquarters in Bridgton looks to add employees to both locations.
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East Windham Conservation Area opens May 4
The East Windham Conservation Area, which features 700 acres of protected land, will hold a grand opening May 4 from 10 a.m. to noon, with a rain date of May 5. Roughly the size of Bradbury State Park, the East Windham Conservation Area, which offers year round opportunities for wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts, is now […]
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Cambodian festival to ring in Khmer New Year
A community celebration with a parade, traditional music, dance and food will be held Saturday in Westbrook.
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Inside New Gloucester: April 19
Earth Day cleanup Help the Gray-New Gloucester Optimist Club celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up the community. Between Saturday, April 20, and Monday, April 22, groups or individuals can commit to picking up trash and litter anywhere in the Gray-New Gloucester community for a minimum of one hour. Bring gloves and trash bags and clean […]
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Inside Bridgton: April 19
Shred-a-thon Bring old documents to Food City for the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club’s shred-a-thon May 4. No appointment is needed. The event will go from 8 a.m. to noon. Outdated confidential documents can be boxed or bagged to be shredded. Certificates of destruction are available by request. A donation of $18 per banker’s box (15 […]
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Centuries-old Standish farm protected from development
Sunset Farm will be maintained indefinitely as a Forever Farm.
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Inside Gray: April 12
On March 22, World War II Marine Corps veteran Cpl. Richard Wood, a longtime member at American Legion Post 86, celebrated his 99th birthday. Wood saw battle in the Pacific Theatre. He is a resident of Gray where he raised his family and still lives in the home he purchased in 1952 after leaving the […]
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Inside Windham: April 12
Yoga with horses Join the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals and Ashley Flowers Yoga for a unique yoga experience stretching next to the horses at the organization’s farm at 279 River Road in Windham. The hour-long sessions take place on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. They will be held rain or shine. The […]