The Windham Police Department plans to revamp the look of their police cruisers. And police officers have called upon local artistic talent to help out with the new look. In the spirit of community involvement, the department has opened a logo designing contest to the Windham public. Whoever creates the best design (to be judged […]
2006
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Duffy making good at UMaine
The start of the 2005-06 season didn’t go how it was supposed to for Matt Duffy, a Windham native who was selected in the fourth round of last year’s National Hockey League entry draft. In ’04-05, Duffy, who stands 6-foot-2 and weighs 195 pounds, dominated his final season playing for the Manchester (NH) Junior Monarchs. […]
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More info: TIFs
As new companies arrive, tax revenue is generated from the value of these businesses. But as tax revenue increases, the state reduces subsidy for education and other services. To prevent this loss, towns use Tax Increment Financing districts to capture the full tax revenue of new businesses. The state allows the full tax revenue to […]
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Spring Arts Camp to spice up April vacation
Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake is offering a Spring Arts Camp during April school vacation (April 17-21) for children ages 6 to 13. Classes will be offered in art, crafts, drama, creative writing, guitar, voice, dance, etiquette, super science, storybook theater, and musical theater. The camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to […]
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TIF petition put on hold
A petition to let voters decide the fate of the “Roosevelt Promenade” Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District has been put on hold. Windham resident Tom Gleason vowed to start a petition drive after the council voted 5-2 to approve the TIF district last Tuesday night. Under the TIF district, the majority of tax revenue collected […]
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Walgreens coming to North Windham
Walgreens, a nationwide drugstore chain, submitted preliminary sketch plans to Windham planners late last month for a proposed store in North Windham. If approved by town planners, the new store would be the first Walgreens in Maine, and would be located at the corner of routes 302 and 115. The drugstore will take the place […]
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Bill would boost police, fire retirees' pensions
A bill that would have the state pay 45 percent of the cost of health insurance for police and firefighters between the time they retire and become eligible for Medicare – at an estimated cost of $4.5 million annually – is gathering support in the Legislature. Firefighters and police have lined the corridor between the […]
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Sports Digest LRSW
Siblings compete at snowboard nationals Hannah and Tyler Blackburn of Windham returned Monday from the 2006 US Snowboard Association National Championships, where 1400 of the top snowboarders from around the country converged for six days of competition in Tahoe, Calif. Both students at Carrabassett Valley Academy, freshman Hannah, and Tyler, a junior, earned their way […]
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We need fuel alternatives
In the past year, Americans have faced record energy prices. These prices have put an overwhelming burden on people across the country and especially on Mainers, who have had to contend with heating their homes as well as paying other rising utility bills throughout a long winter. In order to lower energy prices, I believe […]
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Lakes Region Calendar
Apr. 7: An Evening of Brazilian Music. 8 p.m. Samba New York! brings the national sound of Brazil to Gorham with the dynamic rhythms of samba. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for faculty and seniors, and $5 for students. For reservations, contact the Corthell Box Office at 780-5555. Corthell Concert Hall, USM […]