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    May 18, 2020

    Northern Meetings: May 21-28

    Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should confirm that meetings are still being held.

  • Published
    May 15, 2020

    It Happened in Windham: A history of groceries in town

    Since Windham’s very beginning, the people in town have relied upon grocers to provide them with the essentials of living. The first grocer we know of was New Marblehead’s first settler, Thomas Chute, who with his wife Mary kept a small stock of groceries in their home. In 1769, Jonathan Loveitt, a Cape Elizabeth native, […]

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    May 15, 2020

    Inside Raymond: May 15

    Pre-K lottery open RSU 14 will be offering a public pre-K program beginning in September 2020. Space for 32 students split between two classrooms (16 per classroom) will be available. Complete the lottery application no later than May 29. Go to rsu14.org and click on the pre-K lottery button to submit an application online or […]

  • Published
    May 15, 2020

    Inside Gray: May 15

    Town Office The Gray Town Office is now open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Voice messages left after 1 p.m. will be returned the following day or as office staff is able. Before entering the building, call 657-3339 from your car to let staff know you are there. […]

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    May 14, 2020

    Community/Arts Calendar: May 20-30

    Editor’s Note: In lieu of The Forecaster’s regular community and arts calendars, the following listings include virtual events, meetings, resources and online activities.

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    May 14, 2020

    Looking Back: May 14

    May 17, 1995 Heavy equipment being used to set up for a carnival being held May 17-21 is damaging Westbrook’s Riverbank Park, several residents complained Tuesday. Two days of rain softened the ground there and was causing carnival workers significant problems, including a large grader they were using getting stuck in mud. The Smokey’s Greater […]

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    May 14, 2020

    Virtual Arts Calendar: May 14

    Music Live @ 212, view past shows on YouTube. Visit the Westbrook venue’s Facebook page for a direct link. Virtual Quill Open Mics, 7 p.m., Fridays through May 22 via Zoom. Performers must sign up by 6:30 p.m. the night they would like to perform. Free and open to all, donations appreciated. Visit the Quill […]

  • Published
    May 12, 2020

    Midcoast Meetings: May 15-22

    Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.

  • Published
    May 12, 2020

    Portland Meetings: May 13-20

    Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.

  • Published
    May 11, 2020

    Northern Meetings: May 14-21

    Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should confirm that meetings are still being held.