FREEPORT – The Yarmouth Clippers traveled to Freeport Saturday night to take on the Falcons. Despite an impressive performance by junior Grace O’Donnell, Yarmouth couldn’t keep pace with Freeport, who jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. Freeport carried the night, 60-43, on strong play from several girls, in particular junior Nina […]
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Inside Windham – 1/25
Chili Challenge The third annual Great Chili Challenge will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2, at the North Windham Union Church, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The donation is $7 for adults, $4 for children. Desserts will also be available. Come in and sample prize-winning chili and more. Proceeds to benefit Windham Community Garden. […]
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Applications available for Boys, Girls State
It is time again to be thinking about going to Boys State and Girls State. Last year, American Legion Field-Allen Post 148, of Windham, sent five juniors from Windham High School to either Boys or Girls State. Two of these students were selected to go on to Boys Nation in Washington, DC. This was a […]
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ON THE RIGHT LANE – Less for more
It’s time to pay attention to what the politicians at all levels of government are doing. I have the strangest feeling that local, state and federal budgets will be depleting what little money we have left in our wallets. I will start at the federal level because they deal with trillions, which makes millions seem […]
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Scouts dream of better community
WESTBROOK – Westbrook Brownies Troop 574 and sister Girl Scout Troop 3038 came together on Monday to earn their inauguration badge and learn about Martin Luther King Jr. as part of the National Day of Service. Twenty members of the Girl Scout and Brownie troops gathered to create a poster showing their dreams for the […]
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Durham News – 1/22
Town seeking new deputy treasurer/tax collector The town of Durham is looking for a full-time deputy treasurer/deputy tax collector/deputy clerk to replace Pauline Paradis, who is retiring. According to the job announcement, which is available on the town’s website at www.durhamme.com, the job entails administrative and fiscal work involving a combination of duties, which includes […]
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Pownal News – 1/22
Upcoming meetings The Pownal Conservation Commission will meet on Monday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. in Mallett Hall. The Pownal selectmen have two meetings scheduled for February, one on Monday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. in Mallett Hall and the other on Monday, Feb. 18, also at 7 p.m. in Mallett Hall. More ‘Keep Me […]
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Calendar
Art “Between Past and Present: The Homer Studio Photographic Project,” contemporary photography made with historic processes, through Feb. 17; and Lois Dodd: “Catching the Light,” career retrospective — 1955-2012 — for the Maine painter, through April 7, Portland Museum of Art. portlandmuseum.org. “The Portland Society of Art and Winslow Homer’s Legacy in Maine,” exploring the […]
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Soldier’s joy in the snow
Veterans from all wars find therapy and comfort in the many outdoor activities at Pineland Farms.
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Inside Gray – 1/17
Derby Volunteers Needed On Saturday, Jan. 26, from 5 a.m.-2 p.m. at Crystal Lake, Gray, the Crystal Lake Ice Fishing Derby is in need of volunteers. Please consider donating your time to help Maine military families and the local schools. For more information and to sign up, visit the derby’s website at www.crystallakederby.com. Look for […]