Santa Shuffle Despite the rather dreary weather, 100 people showed up Dec. 3 to take part in the 5K Santa Shuffle Run/Walk to support the children at Bridge Crossing, a nonprofit providing a range of services for local people. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Bridge Crossing Playground Drive. Some racers came in costume […]
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More men ‘Man Up to Cancer’ with growing support group
Cape Elizabeth resident Trevor Maxwell’s Man Up to Cancer community has taken off across the country, inspiring men not to go through it alone.
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Community adds the spirit to Christmas with Kennerley concert, he says
This year’s concert hosted by organist James Kennerley features two local choirs, the Kotzschmar Festival Brass and Percussion ensemble, a renowned opera singer – and the audience.
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Inside Windham: Dec. 9
Chamber Singers on holiday stage The Windham Chamber Singers will perform Dec. 19 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland as part of the Christmas with Kennerley musical celebration of the holidays. James Kennerley, Portland’s municipal organist, will lead a program of Christmas classics performed by Mezzo soprano soloist Briana Hunter, Windham’s own Chamber Singers and Portland-based […]
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Inside Gray: Dec. 9
Remembrance wreaths for veterans American Legion Post 86 is collaborating with Wreaths Across America and Gray Village Cemetery to place remembrance wreaths on veterans’ graves at noon Dec. 17. Community members can volunteer and sponsor wreaths by visiting wreathsacrossamerica.org or mail checks to Gray Historical Society, PO Box 544. New face at town office […]
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Trail vs. rail: Mixed response at Casco Bay Rail Trail hearing
Residents speak for and against a proposed recreation trail connecting Portland and Auburn using the unused St. Lawrence and Atlantic Rail corridor.
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Inside New Gloucester: Dec. 2
Benefit Christmas concert The public is invited to a Christmas concert featuring Coastal Winds Community Band. Led by conductor and music director Brendan Krueger, the band’s repertoire spans a wide range that covers classical, pops, sacred and Christmas music. More than 30 dedicated and talented woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists comprise the ensemble. The concert […]
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Inside Bridgton: Dec. 2
Holiday festivities begin The festive season in Bridgton kicks off with a craft and vendor fair on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Town Hall Gym at 26 North High St. Come along to get a start on your holiday gift list. Then really get into the seasonal spirit with […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Deer season still open for stalwart hunters
While most of us have oiled our long guns and put them away for another season, the muzzleloader crowd still has two weeks to hunt. For those of you who have tagged out already, you are part of a record deer harvest that will go down in the books. With only preliminary data in thus […]
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Meet Melvin, a pampered pet pig with a big personality
The “pretty spoiled” rescue pet has a social media presence and recently scored high in a national contest.