The Republican sponsor of a bill that would raise the governor’s salary from its current $70,000 to $150,000 says he’s miffed that Gov. John Baldacci already has said he’d veto the bill before it’s even come to the floor for a debate. Rep. Gary Moore, R-Standish, said he proposed the bill to get more people […]

Gayle Carpenter’s fifth grade English classes at George E. Jack have been reading “Because of Winn-Dixie,” and have made a Tree of Goals/Achievements that is quite unique. In order for the students to be ready for the Maine Education Association test in reading for 5th grade, the novel was used to teach good character traits. […]

Editor, Last week the Department of Education published their list of state funding for all of the school districts in Maine. SAD 61, through the current formula, was slated to lose just over $1.2 million in state funding. We, the legislative delegates who represent the towns of Bridgton, Casco, Naples and Sebago, have been working […]

I know this column will contain a controversy or two about welfare, but please do not be so narrow-minded as to miss my point. One can now dial 211 in some Maine communities or go to www.211maine.org for finding a full range of health and human services that may be available such as energy assistance, […]

Once upon a fisherman’s dream, the land-locked salmon ruled Sebago Lake, flipping their tails in happy schools through the quiet depths of Maine’s deepest lake. On a moonlit night, it’s been said they could be seen leaping out of the shimmering waters whilst feeding on smelt. And on any given day, anglers could cast a […]

Friday, Feb. 24 12 p.m. Togue Tournament Registration and packet pickup at Raymond Beach weigh station. Closes at 6 p.m. 7 p.m. Aubuchon Hardwater Challenge. Auto Ice Racing under the lights and Motorcycle Ice Racing Exhibition at Point Sebago Resort. $2,000 purse. Saturday, Feb. 25 7 a.m. Sebago Lake Togue Tournament begins. Weigh stations at […]

Friday, Feb. 24 12 p.m. Togue Tournament Registration and packet pickup at Raymond Beach weigh station. Closes at 6 p.m. 7 p.m. Aubuchon Hardwater Challenge. Auto Ice Racing under the lights and Motorcycle Ice Racing Exhibition at Point Sebago Resort. $2,000 purse. Saturday, Feb. 25 7 a.m. Sebago Lake Togue Tournament begins. Weigh stations at […]

Editor, Your editorial of Feb. 10, 2006 (Be thrifty with gov’s wage) just doesn’t add up. Gov. Baldacci’s announcement of his intention to veto the bill even before it is voted upon in the full legislature is blatant political pandering for votes, nothing more. If indeed, he is right on the money to posture that […]

Editor, Your editorial of Feb. 10, 2006 (Be thrifty with gov’s wage) just doesn’t add up. Gov. Baldacci’s announcement of his intention to veto the bill even before it is voted upon in the full legislature is blatant political pandering for votes, nothing more. If indeed, he is right on the money to posture that […]