NEW GLOUCESTER — Only one of the candidates for House District 65 says she is related to a former U.S. President, but the two women squaring off this November have at least one thing in common: their birthday. That’s not where the similarities end with Republican Amy Arata and Democrat Misty Coolidge, both of New Gloucester. They […]
September 2018
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Opportunity Farm’s new owner plans residence facility
NEW GLOUCESTER — The non-profit that has purchased the former Opportunity Farm plans to turn it into a residential facility for young people ages 10-21 with severe disabilities, according to its executive director. The Morrison Center bought the 125-acre campus for $1.35 million from Wayfinder Schools, Executive Director Mark Ryder said. “Maine has a critical […]
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Butler deserves votes as Windham rep
Windham House District 25 has a superior candidate in Jennie Butler. With over 27 years as a school teacher, Jennie has the ability to work with others, and will be an awesome representative for us. Her community commitment is evidenced by her work with the Windham Recreation Department Advisory Committee, St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, the […]
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Inside Gray
Schoolhouse talk The Dry Mills Schoolhouse Museum Committee will present “Dry Mills School: Past and Present” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at the Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St. The presentation will explore the fascinating history and bright future of the iconic Gray landmark. This event is free and light refreshments will be served. […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Misty Coolidge
Name: Misty Coolidge Age: 43 Residence: New Gloucester Party Affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Business owner Education: Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies from Husson University, with a minor in English. Political/Civic Experience: Gray-New Gloucester Development Corporation, New Gloucester Democratic Committee Website/social media: Coolidge for Maine State House on Facebook Misty Coolidge
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Windham outlines lease details for shared garage
WINDHAM — A draft agreement for the school district to lease space in the town’s new shared vehicle maintenance facility was presented to both the Windham Town Council and RSU 14 board this week, nearly 10 months after Windham voters approved the project and more than three months after construction started at the new facility. The […]
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Windham councilors weigh in on Raymond withdrawal
WINDHAM — Raymond has officially informed the Maine Department of Education and RSU 14 of its vote to start the school withdrawal process, and Windham officials are increasingly weighing in on the prospect of a one-town district. “I for one fully support their desire to exit the RSU,” said Councilor Tim Nangle at an Aug. 28 […]
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Letter: Kavanaugh a brilliant jurist
The Senate should swiftly confirm President Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, and with a broad, bipartisan majority. Judge Kavanaugh is one of our nation’s most brilliant and respected jurists. A graduate of Yale College and Yale Law School, he clerked for the Supreme Court Justice he is nominated to […]
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Lakes Region Briefs
Lake overlook nearingcompletion in Standish STANDISH — A spokesman for the Maine Department of Transportation expects the new scenic overlook on Route 35 in Standish to be completed in the next two to three weeks, along with a larger Route 35 road reconstruction project. The overlook will provide a place where people could park their cars […]
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Conn. officer who said he was ‘trigger happy’ gets demoted
He faces a disciplinary process that could lead to a suspension or his firing.