May 2014 – Page 340 – The Portland Press Herald

Longtime clerk Louise Lester to call it quits

by Ezra Silk [email protected] May 16, 2014March 16, 2016

RAYMOND – Initially hired as a Raymond town secretary on Jan. 16, 1989, Louise Lester became deputy clerk in 1996, and town clerk in 2001. Now, Lester plans to relax. On June 30, she will retire, and that same day, fly to Montana for 10 days of sightseeing, as well as some time on a […]

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State waives safety violations penalty

by Ezra Silk [email protected] May 16, 2014March 14, 2016

WINDHAM – The Maine Department of Labor has waived a $2,800 fine on the town of Windham, after finding that the municipality had remedied a variety of workplace safety violations discovered during a December inspection. Following an unannounced inspection on Dec. 2, the state fined Windham, citing workplace conditions including inadequate or incomplete employee training […]

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GUEST COLUMN: Tax ID theft on the rise

by Sens. Susan Collins, Angus King May 16, 2014March 8, 2016

Tax-related identity theft is not a victimless crime. In fact, it’s happening right here in Maine. Imagine this: An identity thief obtains Social Security numbers and other sensitive personal information from sources like hospitals, schools or assisted living facilities, often by recruiting employees to steal that information. The perpetrator then uses this information to prepare […]

American Journal

Fundraiser for Westbrook Little League player set for Saturday, May 17

by Staff reports May 16, 2014March 15, 2016

On Saturday, May 17, a fundraiser for Derek Beck, a player in the Westbrook Little League Instructional Baseball division, will take place. According to organizers, Beck has optic nerve atrophy caused by a brain tumor, which has caused serious vision problems, but yet he continues to play. Balls are being colored so he can see […]

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Turkish mining company denies negligence

by The Associated Press May 16, 2014

The death toll is expected to be around 300 in the country’s worst mining disaster.

Lakes Region Weekly

Lakes Region Calendar – 5/16

by (To list an event in this calendar, please e-mail info to [email protected]) May 16, 2014March 11, 2016

May 16-18: Schoolhouse Arts Center’s musical theater students will present “Annie Junior” on Friday, May 16, at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 17 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, and $5 for children under 5. Schoolhouse is located at […]

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Lakes Region Calendar – 5/16

by (To list an event in this calendar, please e-mail info to [email protected]) May 16, 2014March 11, 2016

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Saint Joe’s celebrates 101st commencement

by Current Publishing May 16, 2014March 9, 2016

STANDISH – On Saturday, May 10, Saint Joseph’s College in Standish held its 101st Commencement. This year, the college recognized the accomplishments of 564 graduates: 202 from its on-campus programs and 362 from its online programs. Special guests included Bishop Robert P. Deeley, the 12th bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, and three […]

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