Summer games Legion fundraiser American Legion Post 86 will host summer games for the community at 1 p.m. Aug. 26. Play a game of cornhole, throw darts or horseshoes and connect in “friendly competitions” with community members. Funds raised will go to the Legion’s building fund. Food plates – hot dogs, hamburgers, sides and chips […]
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Our View: Three cheers for a rare Maine team in the Little League World Series
Fourteen players aged between 10 and 12 take the field Thursday in Pennsylvania, the fourth team from Maine to ever qualify for the Little League Baseball World Series.
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Photos: Blueberry Fest draws record crowd
The Aug. 12 event featured all things blueberry, along with demonstrations, crafts and activities.
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Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond one win away from Little League World Series
The undefeated Maine champions will play for the New England Regional title Thursday night against Canton, Mass.
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Forum: Pine Tree Power? Are we losing our minds?
There is a current effort to replace Central Maine Power, or rather Avangrid and Enmax, as our provider of electricity in Maine. As many know, or don’t know, CMP manages the delivery of the electricity by maintaining the power lines, utility poles and the transfer stations. They do not produce electricity. Avangrid and Enmax provide […]
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Inside Gray: Aug. 4
Underwood awarded for community service Mary Sweeney Underwood has received the town’s Spirit of America Award for her community service. The award is presented to residents who demonstrate “exceptional dedication, generosity and volunteerism within their communities,” according to a press release. Underwood has organized regular Nordic walking events, “fostering a sense of camaraderie and promoting […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Aug. 3
Church yard sale – Saturday, Aug. 5, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Buxton Centre Baptist Church, 938 Long Plains Road (Route 22), Buxton. Books, games, houseware, furniture, jewelry, baked goods. Barbecue with hot dogs and homemade baked beans to go. Craft fair and lawn sale – Saturday, Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tory Hill Meetinghouse, 1197 River Road, […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 3
Bean supper – Saturday, Aug. 5, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, casserole, biscuits, punch and coffee. $12, $6 ages 5-11, free under age 5. All-you-can-eat. Free community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 9, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social […]
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We Love to Eat: July 27
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, July 29, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $10, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Casco Days supper – Saturday, July 29, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Baked beans, hot dogs, casseroles, salads and homemade pies. […]
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Inside Gray: July 21
Tackling invasive plants The town Open Space Committee will host a discussion on invasive species at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 22, at the Gray Public Library. Zack Rouda from Rewild Maine will teach participants about invasive plants and animals, with a focus on the history of plant spread and solutions for management and removal, and […]