A 27-year-old Raymond man will spend the next three years in prison for an illicit relationship with a 14-year-old girl from South Casco. Joshua Perry, of 86 Raymond Cape Road, received the sentence, followed by five years probation, from Judge Donald Marden on Tuesday. The sentencing followed Perry’s conviction in December for sexual abuse of […]
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Raymond man sentenced for sexual abuse conviction
A 27-year-old Raymond man will spend the next three years in prison for an illicit relationship with a 14-year-old girl from South Casco. Joshua Perry, of 86 Raymond Cape Road, received the sentence, followed by five years probation, from Judge Donald Marden on Tuesday. The sentencing followed Perry’s conviction in December for sexual abuse of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]