The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of more than 3 million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society’s efforts have contributed to a 20 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and […]

When participants join the luminaria ceremony at the Relay For Life of Brunswick, they do so in rememberance or to honor a loved one, by dedicating a luminaria candle to be lit during a special ceremony at the event. Luminaria are candle lanterns bearing the names of people who have been affected by cancer. As […]

One hundred years ago, the word “cancer” was not spoken, and we lost almost all patients to the disease. Physicians sometimes did not tell their patients they had cancer, and patients often did not tell their friends and families if they had been diagnosed. A group of 15 prominent physicians and business leaders in New […]

FREEPORT — More than 1,000 volunteers from local companies, schools and nonprofit organizations will spend today working on community improvement projects today. Locally, volunteers in Freeport are asked to rake and mulch garden beds at Casco Bay YMCA, 14 Old South Freeport Road. To help, email ktucker@ymcaofsouthernmaine.org At Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Road, up […]

BRUNSWICK — The Fort Andross Summer Antique Show is Sunday, May 26 in the historic, refurbished old mill at 14 Maine St. More than 50 antique dealers from across New England will exhibit 18th- and 19thcentury furniture, paintings, folk art, decorative arts, toys, jewelry, nautical and garden items and more. Appraisals will be offered from […]

BRUNSWICK — Coastal Humane Society and Embrace a Vet, two local nonprofits, have announced a joint program to pair Maine veterans with companion dogs or other small pets. The project, “Paws for Peace” is accepting applications from qualifying veterans now. “We have seen firsthand how the love of an animal can work wonders in a […]

TOPSHAM — The Merrymeeting Wheelers Bicycle Club is hosting its “Let the Good Times Roll Extravaganza” at the Midcoast Presbyterian Church Monday, May 20. The event, 7 to 8 p.m., is open to the public and includes a tire changing contest, “bicycle Bingo” and an opportunity to donate or swap unwanted new or nearly new […]

FREEPORT — Dozens of horse barns will open their paddock gates Saturday, May 18 for the second annual Maine Equestrian Open Barn Day. Visitors can meet horses; talk with trainers, breeders and riding instructors; participate in activities and watch riding demonstrations. Locally, the Freeport Equestrian Center — home to 18 horses and devoted to the […]

BOWDOINHAM The new Bowdoinham Food Pantry opens it doors Saturday morning right next door to the local farmers’ market, which opens for its fourth season. The food pantry is located at the Second Baptist Church at 1 Church St. right off Main Street. Hours on Saturday are 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. After this Saturday’s […]