WINDHAM — Bella and Julia Doyon are like any other kids on the playground. They race around, play on the swings, go up and down the slide, and occasionally test the limits of the rules set by their mother. Despite all that, the two young girls have something that sets them apart from most kids their […]
2017
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Q&A with Carl Wilcox: New Gloucester thru-hiker fulfills decades-old dream
NEW GLOUCESTER — Carl Wilcox has wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail for decades, and this year, the 54-year-old from New Gloucester checked it off his list. His 6½-month journey began in Georgia on March 7, and finished Sept. 21 at the top of Mount Katahdin. Wilcox took time away from his job as a wastewater […]
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Q&A with Carl Wilcox: New Gloucester thru-hiker fulfills decades-old dream
NEW GLOUCESTER — Carl Wilcox has wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail for decades, and this year, the 54-year-old from New Gloucester checked it off his list. His 6½-month journey began in Georgia on March 7, and finished Sept. 21 at the top of Mount Katahdin. Wilcox took time away from his job as a wastewater […]
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Policy aims to address Swap Shop behavior
GRAY — Town officials hope to have a new Swap Shop policy in place later this month and to reopen the facility shortly thereafter. Also known as the “Take It or Leave It Center,” the Gray Swap Shop at the town recycling center has provided a place for residents to discard items that can be reused […]
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Candy check-out at the library
Pamela Griffin hands out Halloween candy Tuesday night at the Raymond Village Library to the trick-or-treating Davenport family of Casco.
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Candy check-out at the library
Pamela Griffin hands out Halloween candy Tuesday night at the Raymond Village Library to the trick-or-treating Davenport family of Casco.
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Inside Windham
Triple B raises $165,000 The 10th Annual Triple B benefit for Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center netted more than $165,000. More than 350 guests turned out for for the Oct. 14 event. Volunteers contributed more well over 750 hours for the event, Riding To The Top said. IDEXX employees and New […]
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Van in police chase hits two cars, trees
STANDISH — The driver of a U-Haul truck who led police on a Halloween night chase on Ossipee Trail eventually crashed into two vehicles before ending up in the woods. William Wyman was behind the wheel of a U-Haul van “operating erratically” on Ossipee Trail Tuesday night in Gorham, driving towards Standish, according to a press […]
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Inside Gray
Holly Fair The First Congregational Church of Gray’s annual Holly Fair and Chowder Luncheon takes place on Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Parish House at 5 Brown Street (behind McDonald’s). Enjoy the famous Cookie Trail, have some lunch and shop for handcrafted gifts. For more information, contact Dianne Morais at […]
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Inside Raymond
Safety class for seniors The Raymond Fire and Rescue Department is offering a Senior Citizen Fire and Home Safety class on Monday, Nov. 6. The class, from 4 to 5 p.m., will be held at the Raymond Village Library on Meadow Road and will include tips and safety measures to prevent fires in the home, […]