Computers and internet access will be loaned out in a collaborative project aimed at overcoming a key obstacle to employment.
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Inside Gray: Dec. 22
Wreaths Across America Gray’s American Legion Post 86 led a Wreaths Across America ceremony Dec. 16, laying wreaths on veterans’ graves at the Gray Cemetery. The event included speeches from Post 86 Commander Jeff Small, Second Vice Commander Chuck Kupfer and Sergeant at Arms Ken Small. Donations from the community helped fund the placement of […]
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Inside Windham: Dec. 22
Author to visit Maine author David Florig will be at the Windham Public Library at 6 p.m. Jan. 3 to discuss his novel, “The Stones of Ailsa Craig.” The story is set in present-day Belfast, Maine, and in 1880s Scotland and is centered around the centuries-old sport of curling. The event can be attended in […]
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Gray couple goes all out with musical holiday light show
The free show got its start in 2020 and this year hopes to raise money for a homeless outreach group.
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Inside New Gloucester: Dec. 15
Successful fundraiser for Lodoka funeral A fundraiser for funeral expenses for Lado Lodoka, 44, who was killed Dec. 2 when the boiler he was working on at his Intervale Road home exploded, surpassed its goal of $40,000 by $4,000 in just three days. “Fundraising for the funeral of Lado Lodoka” was set up by Portland-based […]
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Inside Bridgton: Dec. 15
Winter Solstice Walk Join the Lakes Environmental Association on Friday, Dec. 22, from 1-3 p.m. to celebrate the winter solstice and the days growing longer. Walk the trails at the Highland Research Forest (off Summit Drive on the northern end of Highland Lake) to do some winter tracking and learn about animals that are active […]
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Elder activists join forces to combat climate change
Third Act Maine, made up of retirees, is making itself seen and heard in its effort to get companies to divest in fossil fuel companies.
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Inside Windham: Dec. 8
Salvation Army bell ringing Town councilors and school board members will be ringing bells for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Windham Walmart. Seven elected officials will be guest ringers: RSU 14 school board member Jodi Carroll and Councilor John Henry, from 10 a.m. to […]
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Inside Gray: Dec. 8
Christmas tree sale Gray Fire Rescue is selling Christmas trees in its annual effort to raise funds for its operations. Wreaths are also available. Trees are available for $45 any size at the central station, 125 Shaker Road, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The sale goes until all the trees are […]
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RSU 14 hopeful new school will win over those who voted against it
RSU 14 board members and school officials say by the time the school opens in 2027, concerns about the project should be allayed.