High-potency marijuana used in vape pens and other devices increases the risks, according to experts at a forum in Yarmouth.
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Mentors needed to spend quality time with kids
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine is holding a recruitment campaign until March 1 and is especially in need of male volunteers.
Inside Gray: Jan. 6
Grab your skates The ice rink behind Newbegin Gym on Main Street is available to the public during daylight hours. Skaters should use the rink at their own risk and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. No food or drink on the ice is allowed. Call the Gray Recreation Department at 657-2323 […]
Inside Bridgton: Dec. 30
Some support for the season The holidays are over and now is the time to settle down for the long winter ahead. For those who might need a little extra help getting through the season, the Bridgton Food Pantry at the old Methodist Church on Main Street is open on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to […]
Inside New Gloucester: Dec. 30
Cross-country ski camp for veterans Veterans Adaptive Sports and Training at the Pineland Farms Outdoor Center will hold a three-day learn-to-ski camp for veterans Jan. 13-15. Hours of the camp are 1-4 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to noon Sunday. Beginners are welcome. Equipment, instruction and lunch will be […]
New year, new upgrades in store for Cultivating Community farm
A solar power project will begin soon at Falmouth Land Trust’s Hurricane Valley Farm, where more than 50 families of New Mainers grow food, and a fundraising campaign is underway to renovate a dilapidated barn.
Inside Windham: Dec. 23
Theater workshop for young actors Young thespians in grades 1-4 will want to check out the “Be The Influence” theater workshop from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the Windham Public Library. Professional actress Laura Morris will be on hand to lead this interactive workshop where students will learn how to use their voices and […]
Inside Gray: Dec. 23
Pick up pickleball A “How to Play” session on the basics of Pickleball is scheduled for 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, at the Newbegin Community Center gym, 20 Main St. Lessons for intermediate players will held from 11 a.m. to noon Jan. 6-27 and lessons for beginners will be offered from noon to 1 p.m. […]
Inside New Gloucester: Dec. 16
Shaker Village online shopping Browse a wide array of traditional crafts, homemade gifts and the Shaker Store’s acclaimed sugared nuts and stuffed dates at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village’s online store. Shoppers may pre-order sugared nuts and stuffed dates and their packages will be available for curbside pick-up or USPS shipment in advance of the Christmas […]