With local music and stand-up comedians, special Maine guests and more, the TV special from public access Channel 5 is a great way to ring out the old year and ring in the new.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary distributes winter clothes to elementary students
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club provided needed winter outerwear to students at Stevens Brook, Crooked River and Songo Locks elementary schools. On Dec. 13, Rotarians George Klauber and Aaron Hagan delivered new boots, pants, gloves and hats to all three schools where they will be distributed to children on an as-needed basis. Each fall, Rotarian […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Why EV chargers without a gas station in Cumberland?
Why is the town of Cumberland planning to install EV charging stations at the library using citizens’ tax dollars? This doesn’t seem to be the type of business the town should be in, or does the school need a place to charge their proposed electric buses? It is a slap in the face to the […]
Posted inOutdoors, Times Record
How to spot the menagerie of birds even in the dead of a Maine winter
As birdsongs quiet, some resilient species stay to outlast the cold. Midcoast Maine Audubon specialists shed light on who stays, who flees, and who should be migrating but aren’t due to the warming climate.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots squander strong start in 24-21 loss to Bills
After jumping out to a 14-0 lead, three second half turnovers seal New England’s fate.
Posted inTimes Record
Children’s book author sails into Maine Maritime Museum exhibit
Maine Maritime Museum is displaying a whimsical yearlong exhibit featuring the work of Maine-based children’s book author and illustrator Chris Van Dusen.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Concrete poured for Biddeford-Saco splash pad project
The long-awaited splash pad project is making a splash as crews poured the foundation in Saco on Dec. 18. This milestone marks a significant step forward in a two-year effort to bring a fun, family-friendly water play area to the community. The Rotary Club of Biddeford-Saco, in partnership with the Saco Parks and Recreation Department, […]
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Report shows growing need in residential care facilities
Researchers found 54% of Mainers in residential care had been diagnosed with dementia, compared to 51% in nursing homes.
Posted inMaine, News
After last December’s floods, a western Maine town dredged the river. Now they must undo it
State officials say the town of Phillips went too far in its response to the flooding, damaging an Atlantic salmon habitat. Town leaders deny they did anything wrong.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick nonprofit awarded $50,000 amid shelter construction
The funding for Tedford Housing comes on the heels of a bout of fundraising for its new facility in Brunswick, which broke ground in October.