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The spin doctors are in Augusta

Do you remember the TV show WKRP with Doctor Johnny “Fever” who stated the phrase “The doctor is in” when he went on air? The doctors are now in Augusta and working feverishly at the State Planning Office, Maine Revenue Services and other offices to put forth a multitude of spin on the financial status […]

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17 will get you a chance to vote

New Voter Registration Law: 21-A MSRA A?§111-A. Voting age qualification for primary elections: A person who has not yet reached 18 years of age but will be 18 years of age at the time of a general election and meets all other qualifications in order to vote in a primary election may vote in the […]

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Lakers focused and moving forward

The largest contingent of fans on hand Saturday at the Cumberland County Civic Center came to Portland to cheer for the girls of Lake Region High School. They were not disappointed. In the kick off to a postseason of high expectations, the Lakers (19-0) got off to a 13-0 start against Yarmouth (9-10) – the […]

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Lakers focused and moving forward

The largest contingent of fans on hand Saturday at the Cumberland County Civic Center came to Portland to cheer for the girls of Lake Region High School. They were not disappointed. In the kick off to a postseason of high expectations, the Lakers (19-0) got off to a 13-0 start against Yarmouth (9-10) – the […]

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Wilson's World

Ed’s note: This week marks the debut of local resident Leroy Wilson’s “Wilson’s World” politically based cartoon. Wilson’s unique view on Lakes Region and state news events will grace these pages on a regular basis, starting with this strip that makes fun of Maine lawmakers’ zeal to protect frogs and fairy shrimp in vernal pools. […]

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Wilson's World

Ed’s note: This week marks the debut of local resident Leroy Wilson’s “Wilson’s World” politically based cartoon. Wilson’s unique view on Lakes Region and state news events will grace these pages on a regular basis, starting with this strip that makes fun of Maine lawmakers’ zeal to protect frogs and fairy shrimp in vernal pools. […]

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Windham prison receives national honor

The Maine Correctional Center in South Windham is among the first prisons in Maine to receive national accreditation and recognition for its high quality of living conditions, standards and policies. In Nashville, Tenn. last month, senior correctional officers joined Corrections Superintendent Scott Burnheimer to formally receive the Windham’s prison’s accreditation from American Correctional Association. Only […]

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Windham prison receives national honor

The Maine Correctional Center in South Windham is among the first prisons in Maine to receive national accreditation and recognition for its high quality of living conditions, standards and policies. In Nashville, Tenn. last month, senior correctional officers joined Corrections Superintendent Scott Burnheimer to formally receive the Windham’s prison’s accreditation from American Correctional Association. Only […]