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Standish checkpoint latest in Sheriff

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office continued its crackdown on drivers operating after suspension with its latest license checkpoint, located on Route 35 in Standish. According to Capt. William Rhoads, six members of the Habitual Offender Strike Force checked about 300 operator licenses between 5 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. last Thursday. “We hadn’t gone to Standish […]

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If you can't bite, don't growl

Remember that cult television show from 60’s, Lost in Space? It was the one with the robot running around with the warning, “Danger, Will Robinson, danger!” I am beginning a series of columns on the costs associated with running our government, especially local costs as our budget season is beginning here in Windham and elsewhere. […]

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Posted inLakes Region Weekly

If you can't bite, don't growl

Remember that cult television show from 60’s, Lost in Space? It was the one with the robot running around with the warning, “Danger, Will Robinson, danger!” I am beginning a series of columns on the costs associated with running our government, especially local costs as our budget season is beginning here in Windham and elsewhere. […]

Posted inLakes Region Weekly

New drugstore to redevelop Boody's Corner

A national chain drugstore is poised to expand to Windham, eyeing the junction of routes 115 and 302, commonly known as Boody’s Corner. Massachusetts-based Richmond Company, Inc. recently submitted an application to the town of Windham to redevelop the southeast corner of routes 115 and 302. The company plans to build a 14,000 square-foot drugstore, […]

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Squads prepare for starting gun

Basketball and hockey teams may be a few weeks into their regular season schedules, but indoor track is just gearing up. More than a dozen schools were represented Friday at USM’s Field House for the annual New Year’s Relays, a pre-season meet that gave the athletes a chance to prepare for the coming season, while […]

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Raymond Village Library news

Game Night The Raymond Village Library and the Mentoring Program are sponsoring a game night on Sunday, Jan. 15, from 6:30 to 8p.m. The next day is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and there is no school! All middle school students are invited, and we’ll provide a variety of board games and some snacks. Come […]

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Raymond Village Library news

Game Night The Raymond Village Library and the Mentoring Program are sponsoring a game night on Sunday, Jan. 15, from 6:30 to 8p.m. The next day is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and there is no school! All middle school students are invited, and we’ll provide a variety of board games and some snacks. Come […]

Posted inLakes Region Weekly

Making mittens

The 7th grade Stirling Clan’s annual winter hat and mitten drive was a big success again! Bonny Eagle Middle School Students collected hats and mittens to provide extras for the district elementary schools. From left, Whitney Cecil, Alysia Lavigne, Bruce Secord, Anthony Webber, Evan Spencer and James Riley help sort clothing collected. Photo courtesy of […]

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Making mittens

The 7th grade Stirling Clan’s annual winter hat and mitten drive was a big success again! Bonny Eagle Middle School Students collected hats and mittens to provide extras for the district elementary schools. From left, Whitney Cecil, Alysia Lavigne, Bruce Secord, Anthony Webber, Evan Spencer and James Riley help sort clothing collected. Photo courtesy of […]