Ahhh, the smell of balsam I’m a tree hugger, and I’m not ashamed to admit it. Every so often, sometimes daily, I’ll take a walk in the woods, find a great big tree, and wrap my arms around it. Then I’ll give it a squeeze and continue on my way. You might think, then, that […]
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Inside Bridgton
Ahhh, the smell of balsam I’m a tree hugger, and I’m not ashamed to admit it. Every so often, sometimes daily, I’ll take a walk in the woods, find a great big tree, and wrap my arms around it. Then I’ll give it a squeeze and continue on my way. You might think, then, that […]
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Inside Windham
Lunch with Santa Project Graduation 2016 will hold a “Lunch with Santa” on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Windham High School Cafe?. Lunch includes hot dog, mac ’n cheese, cookies and drink. Cost is $5 per child and $20 per family or four or more. Reservations are recommended but tickets are […]
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Inside New Gloucester
Happy Holidays Wine Tasting Those 21 and over are invited to join in on a complimentary tasting of fine wines for the holiday season. Come learn which varietals complement traditional holiday foods. Bring a friend and make an outing of it. The wine tasting takes place from 3-6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 17, at The Market […]
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ON THE RIGHT LANE: Witless protection program
The recent terrorist event in San Bernardino truly shows how divided our country has become, especially on something like gun control. Some of those in the more liberal media outlets have used terms like urban assault rifles and assault clothing in regard to what weapons and clothing the two terrorists were wearing or using. Many […]
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GREETINGS FROM NORUMBEGA: Riding with Abby
A month ago I went for a ride with my friend Abby Williams. For the next two weeks I would like to share with you an account of that ride that I wrote in my journal: Abby arrived at the barn shortly before 8 this morning. Cyra and PJ were fed and in their stalls. […]
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GREETINGS FROM NORUMBEGA: Riding with Abby
A month ago I went for a ride with my friend Abby Williams. For the next two weeks I would like to share with you an account of that ride that I wrote in my journal: Abby arrived at the barn shortly before 8 this morning. Cyra and PJ were fed and in their stalls. […]
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John Andrew School demo begins Dec. 28 in South Windham
An aging portion of a former elementary school building in South Windham that has been vacant for several years will be demolished later this month. Starting Monday, Dec. 28, crews from Emerson Excavating of Windham will knock down the wooden section of the 8,500-square-foot John Andrew School on High Street, which was built in 1926. […]
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John Andrew School demo begins Dec. 28 in South Windham
An aging portion of a former elementary school building in South Windham that has been vacant for several years will be demolished later this month. Starting Monday, Dec. 28, crews from Emerson Excavating of Windham will knock down the wooden section of the 8,500-square-foot John Andrew School on High Street, which was built in 1926. […]
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Lake Region school district voters snub school plan
Lake Region school district voters Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected a $9.6 million proposal to renovate and expand the Crooked River School in Casco. The project was designed to address overcrowding issues at Songo Locks School in Naples. A total of 2,305 residents in the four towns School Administrative District 61 serves – Naples, Sebago, Bridgton and […]