WINDHAM – The Windham Town Council Tuesday night enacted a 90-day moratorium on the sale and use of fireworks to allow itself more time to consider implications of a new state law. The law allowing the possession, sale and use of fireworks kicks in Jan. 1. Windham’s moratorium began Tuesday, Dec. 27. According to state […]
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ON THE RIGHT LANE – A local man's view on the Korean no man's land
Having been stationed in Seoul, South Korea and being so close to the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea, I fear there is a high possibility of a crisis on the Korean Peninsula to equal that of the Korean War itself. Many citizens of the United States do not know how tense the DMZ […]
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Goodwill growing in Windham
WINDHAM – Sometime in the first half of 2012, shoppers will find more Goodwill around Windham. This week, Goodwill Industries of Northern New England broke ground on a new building in North Windham that will have more than double the storage capacity and a much larger retail area than its store in the North Windham […]
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'Old Hollywood' theme for annual Nickerson concert in Windham
WINDHAM – The Richard Nickerson Scholarship Concert will be held at Windham Performing Arts Center in Windham High School on Saturday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 adults and $8 seniors/students at the door only. The concert features Windham High School alumni vocalists and musicians performing to fund an annual $1,000 college scholarship […]
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Water problem solved in Standish's Paine neighborhood
STANDISH – In 2007, the generally quiet Historic Paine Neighborhood on Route 113 in Standish started rumbling with the voices of landowners seeking a solution to the growing problem of storm water run-off and the ugly effects it was having on Watchic Lake. “The run-off has always been there,” said Watchic Lake Association President and […]
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Inside Windham – 12/29
Mel Winslow Mel Winslow died on Dec. 22, just before Christmas. He was 85 years old. Newcomers to Windham probably don’t recognize his name, but many will remember he filled the woods around his house with stuffed animals – sure to catch the attention of River Road travelers. This bit of whimsy was offset by […]
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Inside New Gloucester – 12/29
Dwight Jordan receives honorary certificate A proclamation certificate was presented to the oldest citizen in New Gloucester at a ceremony held at the Town Hall, Dec. 14. Dwight H. Jordan, 96, accepted the certificate from Steven Libby, chairman of New Gloucester’s board of selectmen. The proclamation certificate now is representative of the Boston Post Cane, […]
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Inside Bridgton – 12/29
Welcome Welcome to town, skiers, and a Happy 2012 to all. Bridgton had lovely weather for Vacation Week, with lots of sunny days and cold nights perfect for making snow on the mountain. Shawnee Peak is beautiful in all seasons but I love it most in winter, when the trees are bare and the lighted […]
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Inside Naples – 12/29
White Christmas! Yes, we did. It was snowing lightly most of the day up on King Hill Road, making my friends and family south of here quite envious. The funny thing is, sometimes it snows up on the hill, but not three miles down the road, so I hope you all experienced that Christmas magic. […]
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Portland marijuana dispensary will not include ‘vapor lounge’
The feature had been listed on the Web along with on-site acupuncture, massage and a tea/coffee bar.