WINDHAM – The Music with a Mission concert series hosted by the North Windham Union Church presents “Broadway and Beyond” at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 13. Singers Emily Cain, Kelly Caufield and Matthew Small, with accompanying pianist Laura Artesani and special guest Jameson McBride, will join together to raise money for Special Olympics Maine. Saturday’s […]
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Windham church concert has ‘mission’
WINDHAM – The Music with a Mission concert series hosted by the North Windham Union Church presents “Broadway and Beyond” at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 13. Singers Emily Cain, Kelly Caufield and Matthew Small, with accompanying pianist Laura Artesani and special guest Jameson McBride, will join together to raise money for Special Olympics Maine. Saturday’s […]
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ON THE RIGHT LANE – I’m a doomed digital deadhead
“The real danger is not that computers will begin to think like men, but that men will begin to think like computers.” Sydney J. Harris, American journalist I am thoroughly convinced that the only thing my computer has taught me is how to swear better. I would love to know what I did wrong when […]
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ON THE RIGHT LANE – I’m a doomed digital deadhead
“The real danger is not that computers will begin to think like men, but that men will begin to think like computers.” Sydney J. Harris, American journalist I am thoroughly convinced that the only thing my computer has taught me is how to swear better. I would love to know what I did wrong when […]
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LETTERS: Step up to the plate, area seniors
Elders and you who are 50 years and older, the ball is in our park if we want to secure a Senior Center. Let’s formulate a plan to set before our area town councils. Let’s throw the first pitch and stick with the project through the final inning. Yes, our motives are altruistic but example […]
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Raymond revitalization
RAYMOND – Motorists driving along Route 302 the past few weeks have no doubt noticed a significant change as they enter downtown Raymond, as the formerly rundown Raymond Shopping Center has undergone a complete facelift. After more than six months of renovation, the 32,000-square-foot center – with six tenants including a U.S. post office, Family […]
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SENIORS, ETC. – Special cell phones offer S.O.S.
A couple of weeks ago, the power went out during one of our Maine summer storms and a younger friend of mine came over to use my phone – I still have a land line. Her cell phone had died, due, I guess, to not being charged enough. No electricity meant no phone for her. […]
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INSIDE NEW GLOUCESTER – 7/12
Chicken Barbecue The New Gloucester Fire-Rescue Auxiliary will be sponsoring its annual chicken barbecue, Saturday, July 13, from noon until all the chicken is gone. It will be held at the New Gloucester Fire Station at 611 Lewiston Road. Children’s games will add to the fun. Tickets will be on sale at the door. The […]
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GUARD DUTY – Agenda 21 in my back yard?
The United Nations has a big idea. Namely, individuals give up their personal property rights and in return the United Nations will manage land use worldwide for the good of all. This idea has a name: it’s called Agenda 21. It’s been around since 1992 when, at an environment and development conference in Rio de […]
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Three survive Independence Day fire in Standish
STANDISH – Officials have determined the fire that began early in the morning of July 4 at a mobile home in Pine Tree Estates in Standish was caused by blankets being left on top of a computer. The lack of ventilation allowed heat to build up eventually igniting the blankets, said Standish Fire-Rescue Chief Brent […]