Caring CommunityApplications for Thanksgiving assistance are due back no later than Thursday, Nov. 10. The forms will be distributed in the elementary school totes as well as through the electronic school email and can be picked up as well as dropped off at the elementary schools, the Gray Public Library and Gray Town Hall in […]
November 2016
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Inside Raymond
Project Grad donations neededThe 2017 Project Graduation Committee is in need of donations from the community for its March hosting of their version of The Price is Right game show. Items needed are needed to raffle and for contestants to bid on while on stage. If are able to help or donate in any way, […]
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Inside Raymond
Project Grad donations neededThe 2017 Project Graduation Committee is in need of donations from the community for its March hosting of their version of The Price is Right game show. Items needed are needed to raffle and for contestants to bid on while on stage. If are able to help or donate in any way, […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Background checks argument doesn’t make sense
I noticed that several police chiefs have an ad on television, essentially saying that a background check would help stop the slayings of women in domestic violence. However, the law as written, states that loans, gifts, sales of guns among family members is exempt. First, it would be necessary to define what “family” is, then […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Background checks argument doesn’t make sense
I noticed that several police chiefs have an ad on television, essentially saying that a background check would help stop the slayings of women in domestic violence. However, the law as written, states that loans, gifts, sales of guns among family members is exempt. First, it would be necessary to define what “family” is, then […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Downtown apartments eyed in Gray
In an effort to revitalize downtown Gray, a local developer has proposed a multi-family housing complex on Route 100. Under the name Gray Center LLC, members of the Liberty Family Foundation presented plans for the project to the Gray Town Council Oct. 18. The three-part project includes the housing complex, as well as the development […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
This election, they’re paying attention
Windham High School seniors are going deep to study issues rather than relying on sound bites. Kelly-Anne Rush, a social studies teacher at Windham High School, recently had a letter that made her very happy. “I heard from a former student who is away at college,” Rush said. “She was filling out an absentee ballot, […]
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This election, they’re paying attention
Windham High School seniors are going deep to study issues rather than relying on sound bites. Kelly-Anne Rush, a social studies teacher at Windham High School, recently had a letter that made her very happy. “I heard from a former student who is away at college,” Rush said. “She was filling out an absentee ballot, […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Sewer study? Residents said no in 2012
One of Jon Earle’s first projects includes a North Windham sewer feasibility study. He was a resident of Windham in November 2012 when the sewer development went to referendum. The vote was 6,513 opposing versus 2,036 in agreement. I’m alleging Mr. Earle is starting out with his foot in his mouth. R.J. Berard Sr. Windham
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Smith has right experience, approach for Standish
On Nov. 8 we residents of Standish have the opportunity to elect a truly outstanding candidate to represent us in the Maine State Legislature. Pam Smith is an especially qualified choice by both her experience and her approach to issues. Pam is a lawyer who has represented the elderly and children throughout her professional life. […]