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Published
September 28, 2010

Juliana L’Heureux: St. John Valley creative economy report

A newly published report is building a plan for the future of northern Maine’s St. John Valley. It’s based upon the area’s potential to build a creative economy. “The Valley,” as locals call their region, is home to a diversity of cultures including the French-Acadians, the Quebecois Franco-Americans, Scots-Irish and English. The descendants of the […]
Published
September 23, 2010

Juliana L’Heureux: Christmas in the Allagash

Now, stories about the Allagash people are being heard in an anthology of memories edited by Maine writer Cathie Pelletier.
Published
September 22, 2010

Briefly, Sept. 10, 2010

STATEWIDE SEPTEMBER IS National Literacy Month, and the Maine Literacy Volunteers Network is in need of tutors. It will offer training at 14 affiliate offices throughout the state. Teaching experience or an education degree is not required. Volunteers should have a passion to help others start a new life through the joy of reading. To […]
Published
September 22, 2010

Events, Sept. 22, 2010

CUMBERLAND COUNTY Girl Scouts meeting Girl Scouts of Maine is offering informational meetings for girls in kindergarten through grade 12 and their parents for fall registration. Meetings are being held at 6:30 p.m. today at St. Anne’s Church in Gorham, 6:30 p.m. Thursday at South Portland Community Center and at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Yarmouth […]
Published
September 22, 2010

In Biddeford, taking art to the streets

The sixth annual Chalk on the Walk art event, planned for Saturday, has an animal theme.

Published
September 22, 2010

Old Orchard Beach: Not just a summer town

The nonprofit OOB365 plans community events year round, including an fall celebration this Saturday.
Published
September 22, 2010

Potluck, Sept. 22, 2010

THURSDAY Community meal with ham, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Per person: $4. FRIDAY Friday lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Haddock chowder: $7; lobster roll: $7; egg salad: $4; free delivery for 10 or more orders. Roast beef supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., […]
Published
September 22, 2010

Lakes Region: Historian explores shifting shores of Little Sebago

Wouldn’t it be neat to see parts of the Lakes Region as it looked 200 years ago? While time travel may be wishful thinking, our local historical societies often have the next best thing. On Monday, the Windham Historical Society will present a PowerPoint program called “Little Sebago Lake: A Lost Landmark.” “Two centuries ago, […]
Published
September 15, 2010

Juliana L’Heureux: York County Senior College explores Franco-Americans’ history in North America

European explorers and traders began the historical heritage shared by Franco-Americans. In Maine and New England, the French presence is evident in history, culture, names, places and monuments. “The French Presence in North America” is a course designed for the York County Senior College by Norman Beaupre, a Biddeford writer and professor. In the six-week […]
Published
September 15, 2010

Bethel Historical Society acquires 1835 map drawn by girl

The depiction of Oxford County is valued as a rare form of folk art.

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