As a professional young adult living in Gray with my family, I support and endorse Sue Austin for Maine House District 67 and encourage my fellow district citizens in joining me with voting for her in the November election. Like myself, Sue was born and raised in Gray and threads of our community are carefully […]
October 2018
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Letter: Gray's Austin has qualities essential for office
As a professional young adult living in Gray with my family, I support and endorse Sue Austin for Maine House District 67 and encourage my fellow district citizens in joining me with voting for her in the November election. Like myself, Sue was born and raised in Gray and threads of our community are carefully […]
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Gass challenges incumbent Austin in House 67
Anne Gass Age: 59 Residence: Gray Party affiliation: Independent Family: Husband, two children Occupation: Self-employed consultant Education: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Reed College, 1982; master’s degree in community planning, University of Maryland, 1988 Political/civic experience: Gray Comprehensive Plan Committee 1990-1991; Gray Zoning Board of Appeals 1993-1996; SAD 15 […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Students hear anti-bullying message
Windham Middle School sixth- and eighth-graders representing the Be the Influence Players, presented “Respect,” anti-bullying program, to Windham and Raymond elementary students on Oct. 3.
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Standish selects manager finalists
STANDISH — The Town Council has selected its interim town manager and the town manager of Wiscasset as the two finalists for the job. The council also announced Tuesday night the appointment of Greg LeClerc to a vacant council seat. Bill Giroux, who was appointed as Standish interim manager after the firing of Kris Tucker […]
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Horse haven trots out new rehab arena
WINDHAM — The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals will soon open the Lawrence J. Keddy and Marilyn L. Goodreau Equine Rehabilitation Facility, featuring a brand new training arena. The society will celebrate with a Welcome Weekend on Oct. 26, 27 and 28, when visitors can tour the new building, meet the horses, receive free […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Inside Bridgton
I hope you have by now recovered from “fair fever” and you are enjoying the wonderful fall colors. My dad has been particularly happy about them this year. There seems to be a bit of a lull in Bridgton just now but here’s some things to look out for: Key issue meetings In keeping with […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Inside New Gloucester
Treatment foster care talk Smart Child and Family Services was created in 1995 to support the functioning of foster families. Treatment foster parents provide care for children with emotional and/or behavioral health needs while their families work toward reunifying with them or other permanency options are explored. Smart CFS Director Susan Percy addressed this topic […]
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Raymond appoints members to RSU 14 withdrawal panel
RAYMOND — Three representatives were named Tuesday to the RSU 14 Withdrawal Committee. Selectboard member Rolf Olsen will serve as the Selectboard representative; Selectboard Chairman Teresa Sadak, proponent representative; and Joe Bruno, citizen representative. In addition, RSU 14 School Board member Kate Leveille will serve as the school board representative, according to Sadak. State statute […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Letter: Presumption of innocence, RIP
The Senate hearing on Judge Kavanaugh was sickening. Evidently, the destruction of two good people, their families and their careers is nothing compared to the preservation of Democrat power and privilege. The politics of personal destruction was on embarrassing display. The radical Dems set the stage by lying to Dr. Ford about the committee’s willingness […]