Gov. Paul LePage says Americans found strength from each other after the 9/11 attacks ‘and our spirit had not been conquered.’
September 2013
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bankrupt railroad hires Portland law firm
A bankruptcy judge agrees to allow Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway to hire Verill Dana to represent the company during the bankruptcy process.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Schoolhouse Arts Center presents ‘Arsenic and Old Lace,’ Sept. 20-Oct. 6
Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake will present “Arsenic and Old Lace,” a farcical black comedy revolving around Mortimer Brewster, a drama critic who must deal with his crazy, homicidal family and local police in Brooklyn, N.Y., as he debates whether to go through with his recent promise to marry the woman he loves. His […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Gray Historical Society hosts open house, Sept. 14
Gray Historical Society hosts open house, Sept. 14 Did you ever wonder about the “stranger” buried in Gray’s Cemetery? Do you know about the Interurban Railroad that ran through Gray? Have you ever seen early telephones? These and other interesting displays will be open at the Third Annual Open House Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
ON THE RIGHT LANE – Nightmare on any street
Know anyone who wants a job as a chauffeur? I get sick and tired of all the jerks who drive and pay no attention to motor vehicle laws and common sense. I am just about ready to quit driving and use public transportation if there is something fit to ride on. The thought of giving […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Gray – 8/30
Never Too Late To Learn The new brochure is now available for G-NG Adult Education. The focus is on career exploration/planning programs, an expanding college transitions program as well as GED. The Adult Education group has moved to a new location in the G-NG High School this summer that will give them more visibility with […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Standish – 8/30
Spectacular Reflections Is it possible that summer is winding down already? It’s 8:30 p.m. Aug. 24 here at the Sebago Lake boat launch where the Standish Summer Spectacular kicked off with the Taste of Maine less than 60 days ago. It’s quiet, and the big dipper appears ready to scoop out a big drink of […]
Posted inNation & World
Colorado lawmakers ousted over gun-laws support
Two Democrats are recalled after they backed expanded background checks and limits on ammunition magazines.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath library expands services
BATH Patten Free Library is providing expanded hours on Saturdays, and a new computer system for patrons who use library computers and the wireless internet system. Patten Free Libary is now open three hours longer on Saturdays. The new schedule will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Memorial Day. After Memorial Day, the library […]
Posted inTimes Record
Obama willing to try diplomacy
WASHINGTON President Barack Obama conditionally endorsed a Russian offer for international inspectors to seize and destroy deadly chemical weapons in Syria as efforts to avert retaliatory U.S. missile strikes shift from Washington to the United Nations. In a nationally televised address Tuesday night, Obama offered a rationale for greater U.S. intervention in a sectarian civil […]