Most economists expect another strong month of hiring in March.
March 2012
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'The Retail Coach' begins Windham survey
WINDHAM – Windham town councilors were briefed Tuesday night on the ongoing efforts of the firm hired last month to conduct a retail market analysis in North Windham. Aaron Farmer, vice president of The Retail Coach, based in Dallas, told councilors he had arrived in Windham Monday for a three-day initial study and was aiming […]
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ON THE RIGHT LANE – Serving those who served
Let me start this column by stating I am not speaking for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the State of Maine Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management and the Maine Veterans’ Services. I will also state I cannot determine what benefits a veteran is entitled to. But what I am most happy […]
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AUGUSTA MATTERS – Evolution of education legislation
Last time I wrote about a bill (LD 1858) in the Legislature that promoted changing the manner in which teachers and principals were evaluated in schools. Depending who you spoke with, either the evaluations are not done well or often or the process is so diluted that it is difficult to move out a poorly […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
AUGUSTA MATTERS – Evolution of education legislation
Last time I wrote about a bill (LD 1858) in the Legislature that promoted changing the manner in which teachers and principals were evaluated in schools. Depending who you spoke with, either the evaluations are not done well or often or the process is so diluted that it is difficult to move out a poorly […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Windham – 3/30
Garden deadline If you want to reserve a garden spot at Windham Community Garden, get your application in today! First preference will be given to online applications postmarked by March 31 – that’s Saturday. For more information, call Marge Govoni, 892-7192 or visit the website, www.windhamcommunitygarden.org. Library program Windham Public Library will present a program […]
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Man charged in Kennnebunk, Biddeford burglaries
The arrest of Michael L. Clough, 31, of Biddeford follows an extensive investigation into 12 home burglaries in one week in Kennebunk.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Gray – 3/30
Field Clean-Up Day Time to take out your shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows and bring them to the Gray Little League Fields for Field Clean-Up Day on March 31, from 9 a.m.-noon. Donations of trash bags, cleaning supplies, or anything else you think they can use will be appreciated. Minor/Major/Junior Softball managers, coaches, players, and parents […]
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US economy grew 3% in final quarter of 2011
Economists expect growth has slowed to less than 2 percent in the current quarter.
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VIDEO: Eagle rescue in Litchfield
Game Warden Steve Allarie along with Litchfield and Gardiner firefighters responded to a call of two eagles that became entangled on a tree while brawling in Litchfield. They were preparing to climb up and remove the birds when they broke free. One eagle flew away and the authorities rescued the other following a foot chase […]