South Portland drummer Jeff Glidden’s two daughters were on the receiving end of Make-A-Wish Maine gifts and he organizes the fundraiser to pay it forward.
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Inside New Gloucester: April 21
Age-friendly livable community listening session The volunteer group Building Livability in New Gloucester, or BLING, is holding an Age-Friendly Community Listening Session for town residents Monday, April 24, at the First Congregational Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Road. Residents are encouraged to come and express their views on what would make New Gloucester a livable community […]
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Inside Bridgton: April 21
Earth Day happenings Loon Echo Land Trust is sponsoring a cleanup along Bridgton’s roads on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Community Center on Depot Street. Trash bags, maps and gloves will be provided and, for safety, participants are encouraged to wear bright colors such as blaze orange. Register at […]
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Windham Weaponry stands alone as other gunmakers exit state
Commercial gun manufacturing in Maine dropped 77% in recent years, a decrease that reflects weapons companies’ move from the Northeast to the South.
The dramatic decrease is part of a broader trend that has seen gunmakers move from the Northeast to the South, where states offer tax breaks and a more welcoming political climate amid an outcry over increasing mass shootings.
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Volunteer bike mechanic gears up for new season of donations to asylum seekers
‘Miracle worker’ Brian Diamond-Falk of Portland has so far repaired more than 300 bikes to donate to New Mainers and others in need of transportation.
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Inside Windham: April 14
Summerfest applications available Windham businesses, nonprofits, community groups, crafters and more can apply now to participate in this year’s Summerfest, happening June 24 at Windham High School. Applications for booths can be submitted by mail to Windham Summerfest at 8 School Road, with checks made payable to “Town of Windham Summerfest”; in person at Windham […]
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Inside Gray: April 14
Volunteer Recognition Awards nominations It’s time to nominate your neighbors for the town’s Volunteer Recognition Awards. Visit graymaine.org/nominate to recognize a valuable community member, organization or committee for their community service and dedication to the betterment of the town, or pick up a nomination form at the town office and mail it to Jonathan Hartt, […]
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Historic Westbrook house a museum in the making
The Westbrook Historical Society plans to restore the Nathan Harris House in Cumberland Mills and open it as a museum and education center.
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Inside New Gloucester: April 7
RRCT Watershed Landmarks Series debuts The Royal River Conservation Trust introduces a series of free events featuring its properties throughout the region. The 2023 Watershed Landmarks Series will visit Gray, New Gloucester, Pownal, North Yarmouth and Yarmouth, and each will visit be uniquely tailored to the property and RRCT. Their first event in the series […]
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Inside Bridgton: April 7
LRHS student wins DAR award Lake Region High School senior Rachel Lake is one of the three winners of the 2023 Good Citizen Awards presented by the Molly Ockett Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The DAR Good Citizen program and scholarship contest, open to high school seniors enrolled in accredited […]
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