Winthrop Maine Historical Society is selling its 2020 Winthrop Maine Calendar with vintage photos and a special theme, “Salute to Winthrop Women” for $6 each. Calendar can be purchased at the following Winthrop locations: 221 Maine Street; Annabessacook Farm, 192 Annabessacook Road; Bloom Salon, 130 Main St., Winthrop; Audette’s Hardware, 22 Peck Farm Road, Winthrop; […]
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POSTPONED: Free skiing, learn-to-ski-day at Quarry Road Trails moved to Dec. 21
NOTE: This event has been postponed to Saturday, Dec. 21, because of the rain forecast. WATERVILLE — A day of free cross-country skiing and other winter activities is set for Saturday, Dec. 14, at Quarry Road Trails at 300 Quarry Road, according to a news release from Waterville Parks & Recreation. This initial event is […]
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Gardiner to observe National Wreaths Across America Day Dec. 14
GARDINER — Oak Grove and St. Joseph’s, adjacent cemeteries, will observe the National Wreaths Across America Day at noon Saturday, Dec. 14. A brief remembrance ceremony will be held at the flag pole in Oak Grove Cemetery near the Pierce Street-Gary Street entrance. All are welcome to participate to remember, honor and teach our local […]
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Merrymeeting Food Council to hold farm labor roundtable Dec. 16
The Merrymeeting Food Council welcomes farmers and service providers to join a roundtable event focused on farm labor from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, at Merrymeeting Hall, 33 Main St., Bowdoinham, according to a news release from the council. The aim of the event is to discuss farm labor models, share knowledge and […]
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Brunswick to develop nearly 200 acres for recreation after large donation of land
Though the vote was unanimous, some councilors were hesitant to accept such a large parcel, valued at about $885,000, with no established plan for how it will be used or how the town will pay for its management.
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Eagles rally past Manning, Giants 23-17 in OT
Philadelphia kept its season alive and snapped a 3-game losing streak.
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View from Away: It’s not us vs. them: Attorney General Barr should not threaten communities that question police conduct
Attorney General William Barr showed a bad grasp of history and modern thinking with his veiled warning to communities not to criticize the police. His comments show a tin ear to the committed efforts by law enforcement agencies across the nation to improve relations with the communities they serve. Barr made his remarks — of […]