SCARBOROUGH — Residents will be asked to vote for the third time on a school budget for fiscal year 2014. As a result of unexpected state subsidies, the budget will increase by about $520,000, to $39.4 million. But its passage would result in a property tax decrease. Town Councilors on Wednesday scheduled a July 31 […]
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Fire caused by lightning destroys Saco house, barn
One person was home at 71 Rocky Hill Road when they reported that lightning had struck the barn at 10:30 p.m., said Capt. Bill Madore of the Saco Fire Department.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Officer shot in showdown condemns Rolling Stone cover
‘There’s a number of people they could have picked for an arts and entertainment magazine than an alleged bomber.’
Posted inNation & World, News
UMass researchers block Down syndrome chromosome
The result was accomplished with human cells grown in a lab dish, raising the possibility that a similar shutdown could someday be engineered in people.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Internet shows its muscle by making Emmy history
‘House of Cards’ becomes the first online series to nab a top nomination, and ‘Arrested Development’ also earns nods.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
LETTERS: Sen. Plummer's vote not wise
Sen. Plummer’s shutdown vote not wise Thank goodness that our Legislature voted to override Governor LePage’s veto of the state budget. Sadly, our local state Senator Gary Plummer voted against the budget that was supported by most Republican, Democratic, and independent legislators and he felt compelled to explain his unfortunate vote to his constituents recently […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
ON THE RIGHT LANE: The taxpayer's albatross
I’ll be honest and admit this is one of those columns that I know where to start but don’t have a clue as to where to stop, and I blame it on government. As I begin to write this column on July 10, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced HHS was awarding […]
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Opening of new Memorial Bridge uncertain
More work remains to be done before the new bridge is turned over to Maine and N.H.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Windham – 7/19
Canal Program On Monday, July 22, Windham Historical Society presents an illustrated program about the Cumberland & Oxford Canal and where it can still be found. Program starts at 7 p.m. at the Windham Veterans Center, behind the Windham Mall. A $5 donation is suggested and all proceeds benefit the continued building of the Village […]
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Inside Raymond – 7/19
To the Rescue Are you looking for a wonderful and meaningful way to contribute to our town? The Raymond Fire-Rescue Association is looking to increase its membership. You do not need to be a member of the Raymond Fire-Rescue Department to be a member of the association. The purpose of the association is to support […]