Olympic and World Cup Alpine skier, Julie Parisien, will set the pace for the 11th Annual Break the Sound Barrier ski race at Shawnee Peak on Sunday, March 3. Race registration begins at 8 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m. and lunch and awards until 2 p.m. Event proceeds benefit hear ME now, […]
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On Windham agenda: Planning, repaving, town budget
WINDHAM – The Windham Town Council voted unanimously to pass the 21st Century Downtown Plan at its meeting Tuesday night. The plan, which is non-binding, aims to direct development in North Windham in a way that promotes aesthetics and function. It aims to mix residential and commercial uses and promote a safer and more efficient […]
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Maine-N.H. bridge still stuck, snarling traffic and business
The Route 1 Bypass bridge between Kittery and Portsmouth could reopen Friday, but the timetable is uncertain.
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Federal Trade Commission holds forums on avoiding fraud
The forums will cover Medicare fraud, identity theft and telemarketing, charities and fundraising, credit and loan offers, sweepstakes and lotteries, club membership offers and robocalls.
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Series goal: SPArCing a love of art
STANDISH – In an attempt to broaden arts and cultural offerings in the Lakes Region, Saint Joseph’s College in Standish is continuing the newly instituted SPArC Lecture Series this semester with three distinct offerings from southern Maine artists. “SPArC” stands for speakers, performers, artists and culture, said organizer Chris Sullivan, assistant professor of fine arts […]
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Inside Bridgton – 1/25
Dear Readers Although I usually pull a Greta Garbo and wear sunglasses every chance I get, I was thrilled to have a woman stop me in Hannaford last week to tell me that she too loves Downton Abbey. I was confused at first until she told me that she reads my column faithfully and noted […]
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Safety first
GRAY – Adam Copp, owner of Howell’s Gun & Archery Center on Route 115 in Gray, literally grew up in the family’s shop, and in all that time he’s never seen gun sales so brisk. The recent mass shootings, coupled with fear that America is growing more dangerous and government will soon clamp down on […]
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Flooded and frozen: Cold torments Sandy survivors
In a damaged neighborhood near the beach on New York City’s Staten Island, people who haven’t had heat since the late October storm took refuge in tents set up by aid workers.
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NM teen spent time at church after slayings
Several people spotted 15-year-old Nehemiah Griego at the church throughout the day, thinking nothing of it until his arrest.
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Early-morning fire in Paris sends 3 to hospital
Fire Chief Brad Frost says it took about an hour for firefighters from several departments to get the blaze under control.