“A politician is a statesman who approaches every question with an open mouth.” Adlai Stevenson, United Nations ambassador. Isn’t our country in quite a fix after the presidential elections? Not only did many not see Donald Trump winning the election, they also didn’t foresee what would happen after he won. The demonstrations against him are […]
2016
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Election afterthoughts
“A politician is a statesman who approaches every question with an open mouth.” Adlai Stevenson, United Nations ambassador. Isn’t our country in quite a fix after the presidential elections? Not only did many not see Donald Trump winning the election, they also didn’t foresee what would happen after he won. The demonstrations against him are […]
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It Happened in Windham: Chase Stevens House
Chase Stevens was born in 1746 in Falmouth. He lived in Columbia, Maine, in 1769 and left before 1790. In 1792 he sold 60 acres of property he held in Columbia. He was a teacher and a land surveyor. According to tradition, he was responsible for a large amount of land and map work in […]
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It Happened in Windham: Chase Stevens House
Chase Stevens was born in 1746 in Falmouth. He lived in Columbia, Maine, in 1769 and left before 1790. In 1792 he sold 60 acres of property he held in Columbia. He was a teacher and a land surveyor. According to tradition, he was responsible for a large amount of land and map work in […]
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Inside Naples
Got talent? Get your audition ready Hard to believe this fun event is in its fourth year. Why not try something new? Take a walk on the wild side and audition. The auditions are open to all ages, individuals, groups, amateurs or anyone who is not primarily a professional performer. You may only audition one […]
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Suspect pleads not guilty in Windham cyclist’s death
A Scarborough man essentially pleaded not guilty to several charges in the hit-and-run that killed bicyclist Brandon Dumond, 26, of Windham. Devin Brown, 33, appeared in Cumberland County Superior Court Friday, Nov. 8 to plead “no answer” – neither guilty nor not guilty – to charges of aggravated OUI, aggravated assault and failure to remain […]
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Suspect pleads not guilty in Windham cyclist’s death
A Scarborough man essentially pleaded not guilty to several charges in the hit-and-run that killed bicyclist Brandon Dumond, 26, of Windham. Devin Brown, 33, appeared in Cumberland County Superior Court Friday, Nov. 8 to plead “no answer” – neither guilty nor not guilty – to charges of aggravated OUI, aggravated assault and failure to remain […]
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Inside New Gloucester
Two Christmas tree lightings The Upper Village Christmas tree lighting ceremony, held beside the public works garage on Upper Village Street, will begin at 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 26. The annual town Christmas tree lighting of Tiny Timber, the smallest municipal tree in the United States, will take place on Sunday, Nov. 27, 4:30 p.m., […]
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Newly elected Fay thanks voters
I would like to thank the many people who gave of their time and energy, made Clean Elections contributions and wrote letters of support for my candidacy for state representative in Casco, Poland and Raymond. The campaign was a true team effort, and we would not have won without all of our hard work. It […]
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Inside Bridgton
New location for Farmer’s Market The popular Bridgton Farmer’s Market will continue to operate, for a while at least, but it is in a new location for the winter. The market will take place on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, but instead of being next to the Bridgton Community Center on Depot Street it […]