I want to extend my deepest appreciation to the people in Windham, Raymond, Casco, Standish, Baldwin and Frye Island for electing me as your state senator. It’s an honor and a privilege to represent you in the Maine Senate and you can be sure that I will work hard every day for as many hours […]
December 2016
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Council seat will be filled next month
WINDHAM — For roughly seven months, six town councilors have been sitting at a table meant for seven. But that is set to change next month, when the council, which is soliciting applications for the vacant seat, hopes to have it filled. The council last week discussed the process and time line for bringing in […]
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Winter Previews: Lake Region
Alpine SkiingCoaches: Sonny Davis, Scott DavisKey athletes lost: Taylor DavisKey athletes returning: Jon Grant, Paige DavisOutlook: The Lakers are a small bunch, but dedicated to building numbers and skills. Because of the low head-count last year, Sonny Davis can’t offer an accounting of Lake Region’s record as a team, but happily notes that “individual results […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Winter Previews: Lake Region
Alpine SkiingCoaches: Sonny Davis, Scott DavisKey athletes lost: Taylor DavisKey athletes returning: Jon Grant, Paige DavisOutlook: The Lakers are a small bunch, but dedicated to building numbers and skills. Because of the low head-count last year, Sonny Davis can’t offer an accounting of Lake Region’s record as a team, but happily notes that “individual results […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Inside Raymond
Help the library The library is looking to add items that will assist in the STEM program (Science, Technology, Math and Engineering). The wish list can be viewed at amazon.com. The RVLL Annual Appeal is also underway and accepting donations. Major credit cards, checks and cash donations will be accepted. They accept major credit cards, […]
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Raymond forest parking lot opens
RAYMOND — Taking a hike in the Raymond Community Forest got a little easier last week with the opening of a new parking lot at the trail head. The community forest was acquired by the Bridgton-based Loon Echo Land Trust in June; since then, the trust has opened three trails on the property for community […]
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Inside Gray
‘Nutcracker’ comes to life Dancers from Studio for the Living Arts Dance Complex in Gray performed excerpts from “The Nutcracker” at the Memorial Elementary School in New Gloucester on Dec. 7. Students from the Russell Elementary School in Gray also joined in as they were provided a “Nutcracker Performance field trip” to Memorial. “The Nutcracker” […]
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Winter Previews: Gray-New Gloucester
Alpine SkiingCoach: Evan ManciniKey athletes returning: Kyle Mercier, Noah LessardOutlook: “This year, G-NG Alpine is looking to take its skiing to the next level by training at Lost Valley,” Mancini says. “We all look forward to the season and are anxious to get on snow.” The team welcomes seven new athletes for the 2016-17 winter. […]
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Winter Previews: Windham
Alpine SkiingCoaches: Casey Dubay (head), Amanda Pilote (assistant)Key athletes returning: Burke Cornish (C), Isabella Rosborough, Cordelia InmanKey matchups: Jan. 6 vs. Scarborough, Gorham, Cheverus, Bonny Eagle, Marshwood; SMAAsOutlook: The Eagles may face a bit of a rebuilding year in 2016-17, as only Cornish, Rosborough and Inman return to the slopes this winter from last year’s […]
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It Happened in Windham: Filled with the spirit
In South Windham there’s a road named for Hemon Cobb. It’s not a long road. A few decades ago it was gravel and the only structure on it was a fallen-down foundation made of stones – the old Cobb place, locals said. Hemon Cobb was a simple man who farmed his land and enthusiastically attended […]