The Windham athletic track hosted the launch of a new program on Monday morning that hopes to combat childhood obesity in the greater Portland area. After the students and teachers from the Windham Primary School made a two-lap trek around the track, representatives from Let’s Go! announced the beginning of a five-year effort to promote […]

In partnership with the Maine Office of Securities and the Securities Exchange Commission, AARP is presenting a Safe Investing Seminar Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the South Portland Marriot at Sable Oaks. Scam artists aren’t smarter than you, they are just more experienced! A good investment takes time to find. Sometimes […]

This year, to celebrate Shawnee Peak’s 70th Anniversary, $15 from every kid’s season pass sold will be donated to the Maine Children’s Cancer Program, which is part of the Maine Medical Center in Portland. “We have set a goal to donate $25,000 to the Maine Children’s Cancer Program,” said Chet Homer, Shawnee Peak owner. “We […]

The New Gloucester Little League Auxiliary will be hosting Cow Patty Bingo at the upcoming New Gloucester Community Fair. A local cow will meander through a painted grid and the person who has bought the square the cow plop lands on wins. Come and see if the cow “chooses” your lucky square and win $250! […]

The annual Spaghetti Supper fundraiser for Gray Fire-Rescue will take place on Saturday, Oct. 13, following the Fire-Rescue Open House. Running from 5-7 p.m., the supper will be served inside the Gray Public Safety Building at 125 Shaker Road. This is also the Central Station for the department, so the trucks will be pulled out […]

Public safety workers from Casco and neighboring towns got together on Saturday, Sept. 28, for the fourth annual Public Safety Day at the Public Safety Building in Casco. Children and their parents came to play on fire engines and boats, and to learn about safety from the experts. “My goal is to give the kids […]

Thousands will follow the scarecrows This group of spirited volunteers spent a few hours building scarecrows last week. The scarecrows will point the way to the athletic complex at the high school and middle schools, so that thousands of visitors can find the eighth annual Crossroad Challenge on Columbus Day Weekend. The event is hosted […]

Hello to all, Thanks for making Gray-New Gloucester Homecoming ’07 a great success. Thanks to the students and parents who helped with the float. Wow, 1st place, how great is that? Great spirit and show of participation. We had a great cross-section of students come together for a day making it even better! Special thanks […]

My reputation as a problem solver is a little on the shabby side. Not as bad as that of Gov. John Baldacci. Or the state’s congressional delegation. Or the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. But I’m probably not the first person you’d think to call when confronted with an enormous economic and environmental […]

Second Charity Biker Ride Slated A major fundraiser for New Lungs for George is coming up Sunday, Oct. 7. Bikers are invited to participate in the second running of a fall foliage motorcycle ride headquartered at picturesque Thompson’s Orchard located atop Gloucester Hill Road. Features include a barbecue by Party Time USA and raffle prizes. […]