BIDDEFORD — Sometimes, the caller just wants someone to listen. Sometimes the caller has dialed the hotline number before, and is in the process of making a decision that will result in an abuse-free future. Sometimes, the conversation starts this way: “I don’t know if this is abuse or not.” Whatever the conversation, the calls […]
March 3, 2017
Posted inJournal Tribune
Sanford begins budget process
SANFORD — The city’s budget committe on Thursday had their first look at a proposed combined municipal and school budget plan that will — after several perusals — be presented to the Sanford City Council for approval and eventually, to the voters for a validation vote in June. If the $66.9 million proposed total appropriation […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Cole stepping down as Gorham town manager
GORHAM — Town Manager David Cole is resigning effective Sept. 29. “For the past 23 years, I have had the privilege of serving the town of Gorham as its town manager,” Cole wrote March 2 in a letter to municipal officials. He began as town manager in 1994. Cole said the town has grown into […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Pineland hosts biathlon for disabled veterans
NEW GLOUCESTER — The Veterans Adaptive Sports and Training program at Pineland Farms is hosting a four-day biathlon training camp and relay competition for veterans with disabilities this weekend. This is the fourth year that Pineland Farms VAST is holding the biathlon, which is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. It began […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Windham residents appointed to committees, boards
WINDHAM — The Windham Town Council voted unanimously to approve the appointment of nine town residents to various boards and committees during a council meeting Tuesday night. “They’re all excellent applicants, we’re very glad to have them coming aboard,” said Councilor Timothy Nangle, who heads the Council Subcommittee on Appointments. The appointments subcommittee interviews potential appointees […]