Janet Allen, who has been representing The Forecaster and Sun Media Group publications in several southern Maine communities, will also be representing the Lakes Region Weekly in Gray and New Gloucester, as well as Current Publishing’s other publications. The change comes as a result of the recent merger between Current Publishing and The Forecaster. Allen, […]
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Inside Windham
Senior brunch On Monday, Feb. 8, a “Bruncheon” will be held from 10 a.m.-noon at the Lakes Region Senior Center, 40 Acorn St., in Gorham. All are welcome at $5 per person. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit cups and beverages. Gloria Jean entertains Windham Veterans Association will hold a Valentine’s Day bean […]
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ON THE RIGHT LANE: Misgoverned by the people?
“He who dares not offend cannot be honest.” Thomas Paine, political activist and theorist. I really was worried about what I was going to write about for this column as the project at Windham’s Mallison Falls Mill and the use of tax dollars to start rebuilding it into apartments weighs heavily on my mind. I […]
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ON THE RIGHT LANE: Misgoverned by the people?
“He who dares not offend cannot be honest.” Thomas Paine, political activist and theorist. I really was worried about what I was going to write about for this column as the project at Windham’s Mallison Falls Mill and the use of tax dollars to start rebuilding it into apartments weighs heavily on my mind. I […]
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THE CENTER ROAD: Such was the bravery of the troops
My brother is the genealogist of the family, for which I am very grateful. We are new members of the Sons of the American Revolution, an organization of descendants of those who fought in the Revolutionary War. It turns out that my great great great great great grandfather was an actual Patriot. Here is his […]
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THE CENTER ROAD: Such was the bravery of the troops
My brother is the genealogist of the family, for which I am very grateful. We are new members of the Sons of the American Revolution, an organization of descendants of those who fought in the Revolutionary War. It turns out that my great great great great great grandfather was an actual Patriot. Here is his […]
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THE CENTER ROAD: Such was the bravery of the troops
My brother is the genealogist of the family, for which I am very grateful. We are new members of the Sons of the American Revolution, an organization of descendants of those who fought in the Revolutionary War. It turns out that my great great great great great grandfather was an actual Patriot. Here is his […]
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Windham dancers to help celebrate Chinese New Year
Two young dancers from Windham have been awarded a Traditional Arts Apprenticeship through the Maine Arts Commission to study traditional Chinese dance. Mae Pryor Rosenstein and Sylvie Pryor Rosenstein, 16, are twin sisters who have been dancing together since they were 3 years old and taking classes at the Chinese & American Friendship Association of […]
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Inside Naples
Spring has sprung We didn’t need Phil the groundhog this year to tell us this winter has been M.I.A. It seems obvious, as the critter did confirm, that spring will come early this year, if it hasn’t arrived already. I am so conflicted. I am not one for the cold, it just doesn’t agree with […]
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Inside New Gloucester
Castlebay in concert Castlebay will perform a special concert at the New Gloucester Village Coffeehouse on Saturday, Feb. 6, in celebration of the Celtic cross holiday, Imbolc, which is halfway between the winter solstice and the vernal equinox. The duo consisting of Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee will share poems, songs and invocations that explore […]