A full day of events is planned for Christmas in Naples Saturday, Dec. 9. The public library will host a cookie walk from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Story Time with Santa at 10:30 a.m. Members from the United Methodist Church will meet at the Village Green at 4 p.m. to sing Christmas carols, […]
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Holiday celebration at Casco Community Center
Casco Parks and Recreation is hosting on a holiday celebration at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, at the Casco Community Center. Festivities include a performance by students from Mayberry Hill Preschool, crafting activities, sugar cookie decorating and a visit from Santa Claus. Contact blatsey@cascomaine.org or 627-4187 for more information.
Raymond Elementary School Chorus to perform at tree lighting
The Raymond Elementary School Chorus will perform at a tree lighting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Raymond Village Library. Hot cocoa and coffee will be available. The library is located at 3 Meadow Road. For more information, call 655-4283.
Windham, Gray-New Gloucester grads receive Maine Bankers scholarships
A graduate of Windham High School and a graduate of Gray-New Gloucester High School were recently awarded $1,200 scholarships from the Maine Bankers Association as part of its Higher Education Assistance Foundation. Eve Schultz of Windham and Stephen Bryce Sernyk of Gray were among 10 recipients. Schultz is pursuing business administration at Central Maine Community […]
Inside New Gloucester: Dec. 1
Historic home reverently renovated New Gloucester resident Cynthia Plath has just finished a massive renovation of the colonial home she purchased in September 2022, a home that over the years has been a tavern, a dance hall, a store, a post office and a courthouse. The Bell Tavern was built in 1773 by Peleg Chandler […]
Inside Bridgton: Dec. 1
Lake Region Community Chorus holiday concert The Lake Region Community Chorus will present its eighth annual holiday concert, “Sleigh Ride,” at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 and 3 p.m. Dec. 10 at Twitchell Chapel at Bridgton Academy. The choral group made up of 55 singers from 12 area towns will present a diverse selection of songs, […]
Lakes Region Sportsman: Muzzleloader hunting offers two extra weeks of action
The regular firearms season for deer came to a close the Saturday after Thanksgiving, so many are either enjoying the fruits of the hunt or have hung up their rifles for another year. For the muzzleloader crowd, hunting season is just starting. From Nov. 27 through Dec. 9, hunters using muzzleloaders can bag deer, use […]
Inside Windham: Nov. 24
Holiday Light Parade Windham Parks and Recreation’s Holiday Light Parade will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, at Windham Middle School. From 5:30 to 8 p.m., there will be refreshments, kids activities, music and a meet-and-greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Admission is free with a donation of a nonperishable food item to go […]
Inside Gray: Nov. 24
Lighting up the tree The annual holiday tree lighting ceremony takes place at Town Hall Sunday, Nov. 26. The event will start with carols at 3:45 p.m., then the tree lighting at 4 and a photo opportunity and meet-and-greet with Santa Claus until 5 p.m. Kids will also be able to write letters to Santa. […]
CEO of Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce wins top honor
Robin Mullins was named the Maine State Chamber’s Professional of the Year.