Karen Nichols greets some members of the League of Laughter on Tuesday at the Poland Spring Golf Course. Nichols started the league for women with 36 players, and now welcomes over a hundred golfers of all abilities. The league functions as a social activity for many of the women and Nichols takes care to match women with similar interests.

Maureen Campbell of Minot tees off on Tuesday at the Poland Spring Golf Course as friend Pauline Winterbottom waits in the golf cart. The two women are participating in the League of Laughter, a golf league for women that focuses on fun and connection over fierce competition.

Debra Small, left, of New Gloucester and Nikki Candy of Auburn chat on July 27 before their tee time at the Poland Spring Golf Course where they take part in the League of Laughter, a women's golf league. This is the first year in the league for both women, although they have played golf together for many years.

Jacqueline Giasson of Poland, left, Jill McCann of New Gloucester, Cathy Adamson of Mechanic Falls and Sharon Davis of Portland share some laughs before their tee time at the Poland Spring Golf Course where they take part in the League of Laughter, a women's golf league.