Christmas Fair – Saturday, Oct. 13, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., St. Ignatious Parish Hall, Sanford, wtih public bean supper, 4:30 -6 p.m. Also Sunday, Oct. 14, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Indoor Craft Show – Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Biddeford-Saco Elks Lodge, 68 Ocean Park Road, Saco, Includes luncheon and snacks. Fall Festival Arts and Crafts […]
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Seniors get ready for winter
It’s time to get down to the serious part of winter preparation for senior citizens. First, for many, is the need for fuel. Some seniors and families took advantage of the LIHEAP (heating assistance) program last year and others contacted the Citizens Energy Oil Heat Program. Different income structures apply to each of these plans, […]
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Public invited to New Gloucester native peoples discussion
The native people who lived in New Gloucester some 10,000 years ago will be the subject of a presentation at the New Gloucester Historical Society on Oct. 18 beginning at 7 p.m. at the New Gloucester Meetinghouse next to the Town Hall on Route 231 (Intervale Road). The presenter will be Canyon Wolf, education director […]
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Residents voice concerns over Verizon/FairPoint deal
Local residents are concerned about an impending $2.7 billion transfer by Verizon to FairPoint Communications in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont that is arguably the most significant telecommunications issue in a generation. A public hearing hosted by the Maine Public Utilities Commission was held Tuesday, Sept. 25 in Portland where supporters and opponents took the […]
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Windham's Atienza completes Army basic training
Army Pvt. Tony I. Atienza, son of Felix Atienza of Canada Hill Road in Windham, has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Atienza graduated from Windham High School in 2000. During the nine weeks of training, he studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction […]
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Banned pesticides still surface at yearly state collections
Al Schaeffer of Gray found an old canning jar with white powder in it and the letters “DDT” written on it, while cleaning out his deceased father’s home in Waldoboro. Schaeffer even remembered asking his father about the very same jar, which was kept in his father’s greenhouse, when he was about 9 years old. […]
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It's happening in Bridgton
BRIDGTON COMMUNITY CENTER EVENTS The Bridgton Community Center is located at 15 Depot. St. FMI, call 647-3116 or e-mail at [email protected]. Wednesday, Oct. 10 – Bridgton Caregivers Support Group will meet at the Bridgton Community Center, 1:30-3 p.m. Liz Weaver from the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, will be speaking about “Honoring the Caregiving Journey.” Friday, […]
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Lakers get first win of the season
Lake Region 32 Poland 12 The Lake Region Lakers (1-4) took advantage of an undermanned Poland squad to break a four-game losing streak with a 32-12 win at Poland (0-5) Saturday afternoon. The game was close early, as both teams battled to a 6-6 halftime tie. But the Lakers blew the doors off Poland in […]
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Visitors greet alpacas in Gorham
Sunshine Alpacas of Maine on Flaggy Meadow Road, Gorham, hosted an open farm day Sunday. The farm, owned by Shawn and Lora Malloy, attracted about 100 visitors over the weekend. Guests received upclose and personal visits with animals in their pens and pastures. The Malloys have 32 alpacas, five llamas, two Shelty dogs, rabbits, a […]
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Busy intersection fixup starting
Reconstruction of a busy intersection in Gorham by a developer could get under way Friday. Gorham Planning Board Monday gave Hans Hansen, developer of the Stargazer development, the green light to upgrade the intersection of County Road (Route 22) and South Street (Route 114). Hansen was required to improve the intersection in connection with town […]