The native people who lived in New Gloucester some 10,000 years ago will be the subject of a presentation at the New Gloucester Historical Society on Oct. 18 beginning at 7 p.m. at the New Gloucester Meetinghouse next to the Town Hall on Route 231 (Intervale Road). The presenter will be Canyon Wolf, education director […]
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It's happening in Bridgton
BRIDGTON COMMUNITY CENTER EVENTS The Bridgton Community Center is located at 15 Depot. St. FMI, call 647-3116 or e-mail at armory@megalink.net. Wednesday, Oct. 10 – Bridgton Caregivers Support Group will meet at the Bridgton Community Center, 1:30-3 p.m. Liz Weaver from the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, will be speaking about “Honoring the Caregiving Journey.” Friday, […]
Seniors get ready for winter
It’s time to get down to the serious part of winter preparation for senior citizens. First, for many, is the need for fuel. Some seniors and families took advantage of the LIHEAP (heating assistance) program last year and others contacted the Citizens Energy Oil Heat Program. Different income structures apply to each of these plans, […]
St. Joseph's College to hold fall open houses
St. Joseph’s College will hold a fall open house on the mornings of Saturday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 10. The program runs from 9 a.m. to noon. Prospective students and their parents are welcome to come for a tour of the Standish campus, admissions and financial aid sessions, faculty perspective and a student panel. […]
St. Joseph's College to hold fall open houses
St. Joseph’s College will hold a fall open house on the mornings of Saturday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 10. The program runs from 9 a.m. to noon. Prospective students and their parents are welcome to come for a tour of the Standish campus, admissions and financial aid sessions, faculty perspective and a student panel. […]
Windham's Atienza completes Army basic training
Army Pvt. Tony I. Atienza, son of Felix Atienza of Canada Hill Road in Windham, has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Atienza graduated from Windham High School in 2000. During the nine weeks of training, he studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction […]
Don't let your success go to waste
Hutch’s quote of the week: “Wild game meat is great stuff, it shouldn’t be wasted.” Hello everyone, The first moose season opened Monday morning and according to the weatherman, warm weather is going to be a factor. Most of you moose hunters know that to ensure good moose meat you need to take care of […]
Don't let your success go to waste
Hutch’s quote of the week: “Wild game meat is great stuff, it shouldn’t be wasted.” Hello everyone, The first moose season opened Monday morning and according to the weatherman, warm weather is going to be a factor. Most of you moose hunters know that to ensure good moose meat you need to take care of […]
Banned pesticides still surface at yearly state collections
Al Schaeffer of Gray found an old canning jar with white powder in it and the letters “DDT” written on it, while cleaning out his deceased father’s home in Waldoboro. Schaeffer even remembered asking his father about the very same jar, which was kept in his father’s greenhouse, when he was about 9 years old. […]
Banned pesticides still surface at yearly state collections
Al Schaeffer of Gray found an old canning jar with white powder in it and the letters “DDT” written on it, while cleaning out his deceased father’s home in Waldoboro. Schaeffer even remembered asking his father about the very same jar, which was kept in his father’s greenhouse, when he was about 9 years old. […]