New garden club The Gray Trail Network encourages residents to join an effort to start a new garden club. The club is for anyone interested in topics such as pollinators, community gardens, spring/fall cleanup projects, native Maine plants, composting permaculture and more. Those interested can find future Zoom meeting links at graymaine.org under Meetings. For […]
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Hard Hats with Heart puts focus on construction worker wellness
Construction workers have an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease and the American Heart Association will promote a prevention program designed for them at a Feb. 28 event in Westbrook.
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Inside New Gloucester: Feb. 10
Annual ice fishing derby Royal River Rod and Gun Club is pleased to host their annual Ice Fishing Derby, Saturday, Feb. 11, at Range Pond State Park, Poland. Proceeds from this event will help fund the club’s Youth Field Day event in the spring. The derby takes place from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prizes […]
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Inside Bridgton: Feb. 10
Baked bean supper benefits a Ukraine support fund On Saturday, Feb. 11, at 5 p.m., there will be a traditional baked bean supper at St. Joseph Catholic Church, hosted by the Bridgton/Fryeburg Knights of Columbus. In addition to baked beans, the menu includes hot dogs, cornbread, coleslaw and desserts. Take-out meals are also available. There […]
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A bond of more than 40 years bolstered by bunco
Twelve childhood friends meet monthly to socialize and play a fun little dice game.
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Inside Windham: Feb. 3
New leader takes reins at horse shelter The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals has a new executive director. Kathy Woodbrey has been with the organization for 11 years and was chosen because of her lifelong commitment to equine welfare that began over 40 years ago. She plans on helping the organization thrive […]
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Inside Gray: Feb. 3
Fifth annual chili chowder cook-off The American Legion Post 86 on Lewiston Road is hosting their annual chili chowder cook-off on Feb. 19. It’s free to enter with a $5 judging fee. Come down at 2 p.m. for the food and to watch the Daytona race. For more information, call 657-4884 or visit the Legion […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Will the big lake freeze?
I get asked more times in the winter when Sebago Lake will freeze or if it will freeze at all. I don’t claim to hold any power to see into the future, but a look at the past helps to answer the question. Although the big part of the lake often does not lock up […]
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Gorham woman revels in retirement as time to reach her peak
Solo adventuring, on the Camino de Santiago and Mount Everest, gives Marieta Atienza, 68, a recently retired nurse, a new lease on life.
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Inside New Gloucester: Jan. 27
Climate action conversation Hosted by the town’s Environmental Resource Committee, a Jan. 19 workshop challenged approximately 40 attendees to explore answers to two basic questions. The first was to examine how life in New Gloucester is changing and the second was to identify some local actions that could be taken now to ensure a resilient […]