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Alice and her friends on Chebeague

CHEBEAGUE — The Queen of Hearts, dressed in a red and gold gown with large cards hanging from her was there, asking everyone for a curtsy. The March Hare, the Mad Hatter and a green caterpillar mingled in the crowd. Alice in Wonderland had arrived on Chebeague Island, and it was time for high tea.

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Chebeague’s Harry Potter Extravaganza

Just like the Great Hall at Hogwarts, the Chebeague Island Hall on February 25 was lit up with stars hanging from the ceiling. Outside it was dark and blustery, but inside, the Harry Potter Extravaganza was in top form. Sitting at a long table across the stage were the Hogwarts “professors,” island adults in full

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A Growing Partnership on Chebeague

On a typical Saturday night this summer, the place to go on Chebeague Island is The Slow Bell Cafe. This is the restaurant’s first season, and islanders have eagerly anticipated its opening. It’s become a real island enterprise. May Hall is the head chef and manager of The Slow Bell. Breakfast and lunch are served

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Broadway on Chebeague

It’s a hot July evening, and bikes are strewn about the entrance to the Chebeague Island Hall. From the open windows, the sounds of teenage voices and Broadway music can be heard. Inside, everyone is divided into groups, some sitting on the piano, some on stage, singing in unison. Opening night beckons. Summertime on Chebeague

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