Councilor Mark Morrison and Zac Eklund are vying for an at-large seat on the Town Council.
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Windham town clerk, deputy clerk win statewide awards
Windham Town Clerk Linda Morrell and Deputy Town Clerk Judy Vance have been named Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk of the Year by the Maine Town and City Clerk Association. “Linda Morrell and Judy Vance are true public servants,” Rep. Barbara Bagshaw said. Bagshaw presented the awards to Morrell and Vance Oct. 10, along […]
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North Windham Union Church’s Thrift Shop holds special sale
The thrift shop at the North Windham Union Church is having a $5 bag sale, including clothing and shoes, from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 19-20 and Oct. 25-26. Sweaters, coats, jeans, pajamas, children’s clothing, sheets, fleece fabric, household items, books, puzzles and more will be available. The North Windham Union […]
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Forecaster reporters win Maine Press Association awards
Three staff writers make a strong showing in the annual statewide contest.
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Inside Gray: Oct. 13
Fall Fun Weekend at Wildlife Park Educators and biologists from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and park staff will lead presentations on nocturnal creatures from bats to owls and more during a Fall Fun Weekend at Maine Wildlife Park Oct. 21-22. Biologist Cory Stearns and MDIFW Education Supervisor Laura Rogers will speak […]
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Inside Windham: Oct. 13
‘Mommy-and Me Hope Planting’ A “Mommy-and-Me Hope Planting” event sponsored by the Be the Influence Coalition will be held Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Windham Public Library. Mothers and kids can paint a rock, plant a yellow tulip bulb or decorate cards while having conversations about hope and positive mental health for kids. A representative […]
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Spirit Fest, with paranormal investigations, in Standish this weekend
Standish Historical Society’s annual Spirit Fest is set for Friday, Oct. 13, and Saturday, Oct. 14. The festival begins with a church cemetery tour at 4 p.m. Friday, followed by a paranormal investigation at the church from 6 to 10 p.m. On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., local vendors will offer “ways for […]
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Inside New Gloucester: Oct. 6
Free smoke alarms installed New Gloucester Fire Rescue, in partnership with the American Red Cross and Building Livability in New Gloucester, is launching a new program to install 10-year smoke alarms in residents’ homes, free of charge. The organization is looking for volunteers to help install the smoke alarms. An installation workshop will be held […]
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Inside Bridgton: Oct. 6
Take a walk in Pondicherry Park Join Loon Echo Land Trust for a lunchtime walk in Pondicherry Park from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10. This is a great time of year to take a break and get outdoors in this park in the heart of Bridgton. Interested walkers should meet at the Bob […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: October offers so much action, it needs to be longer
As the air cools and leaves turn, October provides the sportsman and woman with some of the best outdoor pursuits there are, all in one month. Fishing really heats up as the water cools on the big lake. Anglers must remember that Sebago has an “artificial lure only” rule starting Oct. 1. Sebago lake trout […]