In January 2025, the Windham Historical Society was rocked by some sad and shocking news. Their secretary, Karen Lougee, had passed away after a brief illness. This was a great loss to the organization since Karen was not just an officer on the board of directors, she was an active vibrant member of the society. […]
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Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Mainewhile: Farm-to-farm trails – let’s make it happen
Hello to all of you. Well. Here we are. To paraphrase one of my all-time favorite literary works, we have turned another page… and have come to the end. In this, our last column together, I was sorely tempted to try and pack all my ideas in here as a last hurrah. But, oi. It […]
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American Journal and Lakes Region Weekly Arts Calendar: March 27
Authors April 2 E.B. Moore author talk: “Loose in the Bright Fantastic,” 6 p.m., hybrid, Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road. Contact: windham.lib.me.us Film March 27 “A Boy Called Po” (2019): Rated PG, 1 p.m., Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road. Contact: windham.lib.me.us March 28 “September 5” (2024): Rated R, 1 p.m., Gray […]
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New Gloucester makes progress on plans to renovate aging transfer station
New Gloucester debated plans for renovating its transfer station, which will be voted on at a town meeting in May.
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Gray parks official receives prestigious MRPA award
Gray Facilities and Parks Director Mo Russo recently received the Outstanding Parks Professional Award from the state Recreation and Park Association.
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Lakes Region farms celebrate Maine Maple Sunday
Maple producers across the Lakes Region celebrated the statewide holiday last weekend.
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American Journal and Lakes Region Weekly Arts Calendar: March 20
Film March 20 “The Little Mermaid” (2023): Rated PG, 1 p.m., Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road. Contact: windham.lib.me.us March 21 “Red One” (2024): Rated PG-13, 1 p.m., Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St. Contact: graypubliclibrary.com March 22 “Moana 2” (2024): Rated PG, noon, Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St. Contact: graypubliclibrary.com March 25 […]
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Mainewhile: Be authentically yourself – communities are built on it
Well, hello everyone. How are you all doing? As a starting point for this space, that question from me to you is not at all unusual. This time, though, it is a little different. This is the hello at the start of our goodbye. The fiscal realities of our current climate mean changes for the […]
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Local band performs for fundraiser at Shaker Village
Yard Sauce, a folk-fusion group, performed at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village to help raise money for the long-gestating herb house project.
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Gray unveils budget for fiscal year 2026
Gray’s proposed budget would see spending increased by around 2.94%.