Arrests 4/23 at 7:55 p.m. Paul Freeman Jr., 28, of Pinewood Drive, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Donald Cowles on Pinewood Drive. Summonses 4/23 at 9:20 p.m. Craig Miles, 45, of Running Brook Road, Windham, was issued a summons by Officer Al Huntington on Lewiston Road on a charge of operating with a […]
May 2018
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick Police Beat: May 4
Arrests 4/28 at 6:28 p.m. Nicholas J. Votta, 25, of Holland Drive in Phippsburg, was arrested at Brunswick Police Station by Lt. Paul Hansen on a probation hold and charges of violating condition of release, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, and theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. 4/29 at 4:40 p.m. Ethan P. Francine, 31, […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Four-town plan to expand broadband takes shape
WINDHAM — A project that aims to improve high-speed internet access in four Lakes Region towns could cost nearly $2.9 million, according to a planning document from the Lakes Region Broadband Partnership. Tom Bartell of the Windham Economic Development Corporation, which has taken a primary role in the partnership, presented an update on the broadband planning […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Tensions rise at Day One hearing, planners take no action
NEW GLOUCESTER — There is no final word yet from the New Gloucester Planning Board on a proposed 12-bed substance abuse treatment facility in the town’s rural residential district. The board voted 4-0 Tuesday night to postpone action on the proposal from South Portland-based Day One, which is looking to convert a building at 934 Intervale […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Mural promotes positive choices
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the “Be The Influence Coalition” mural project took place on Tuesday, April 24 at the Windham Middle School gymnasium. This student-created mural will move around the towns of Windham and Raymond to further promote community collaboration and positive choices in reducing youth substance use. Attendees included the coalition Director, Laura Morris, […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Standish voters to consider 10 percent increase
STANDISH — When Standish voters head to town meeting on June 16, they will weigh in on a proposed $9.7 million budget for the coming fiscal year that represents an increase of just over 10 percent from the current year’s expenses. The increase in municipal spending would raise the local tax rate by 44 cents from […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Inside Windham
Meditative Chanting All are invited to attend an evening of peace and serenity as Swan Kirtan, an ensemble of musicians led by Ashok Nalamalapu, present an evening of meditative chanting on May 11 at 7 p.m. at Unity of Greater Portland, 54 River Road. The multi-faith devotional chants will be predominately in the authentic Indian […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Don's Lunch returns to old site with hopes of expanded restaurant
WESTBROOK – After months of searching for the perfect location for his food truck, Craig Bernier, owner of Don’s Lunch, will be returning his business to the parking lot of Friendly Gas at 925 Main St. Bernier said he has plans to lease the whole building, except for a small section where Friendly Gas will […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Q & A with Saint Joseph’s College valedictorian Erick Schadler
STANDISH — Erick Schadler of Raymond didn’t have to go far for his college education, but his time at Saint Joseph’s College took him around the world. Schadler, a product of Windham-Raymond schools who was born and raised in Raymond and still lives there, will graduate this year as his class valedictorian. He said one of things […]
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Inside Gray
Thank you volunteers! The Town of Gray held a belated 2017 Volunteer and Employee Thank You Celebration at Spring Meadows on April 25. Recognized for their contributions in 2017 were: Volunteer of the Year, Lacy Antonson; Committee of the Year, The Blueberry Festival Committee; Organization of the Year, Gray Food Pantry; Lifetime Achievement Award, Brad Fogg; […]