WINDHAM — For the first time in several years, the Sebago Lake Ice and Cumberland County Fishing Derbies saw official action on the big lake. Concerns about ice conditions have led to derby complications in the past, including last year when the Sebago Lake portion of the competition had to be canceled. “I’m just so […]
2018
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Inside Bridgeton
Things are still ticking along here in Bridgton, although a bit more quietly than the previous week with February break and the Winter Carnival (during which the ‘Freezing for a Reason’ polar plunge raised $26,000 to support Harvest Hills Animal Shelter – yay!) According to the Chinese lunar calendar, it is officially the Year of […]
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Inside New Gloucester
Portland Rotary Club donates to VAST Maine veterans will now have additional access to alternative rehabilitation thanks to a recent donation from the Portland Rotary Club. The local program, Veterans Adaptive Sports & Training (VAST), was awarded three archery bows, which will help support physical activity for disabled veterans. VAST, a non-profit program of Pineland […]
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It Happened in Windham: Bodge House: A place rich in history
When driving past the Bodge House on Chute Road these days, most people would probably tell you they see a well-kept 19th-century cape sitting in the place where it’s most likely always been. They have no idea the stories the walls of that old cape could tell, things that have forever made it a part […]
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Subdivision plan teed up for meeting in Naples
NAPLES — A proposal to turn the front nine holes of the now-closed Naples Golf and Country Club into a housing development will go before the town’s Planning Board next week. Developer Paul Hollis of The Homes on the Front 9, LLC sent a letter to the Planning Board with an outline of the potential residential […]
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Standish Historical Society sets sights on Thompson House
The Standish Historical Society is hoping to raise money to facilitate a move into the historic Thompson House currently for sale at the corner of Routes 25 and 35. STANDISH — The Historical Society is looking to chart a new future with a new building. The Standish Historical Society, which has for years been trying to branch out […]
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Consultant to assess Windham Public Works Department
WINDHAM — The town is bringing in an outside management consultant to review Windham Public Works after some concerns have been raised about the department, including its leadership. Town Manager Tony Plante said after the Feb. 27 Town Council meeting that the town has enlisted the services of consultant Bill O’Brien to do an evaluation of […]
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Polar Dip makes splash at Sebago Lake
RAYMOND — The weather cooperated for the 16th annual Shaw’s Polar Dip, providing sun and warm temperatures for the participants willing to jump off the ice and into Sebago Lake for a good cause. The Feb. 24 event, which benefits the Maine Children’s Cancer Program and is part of the Sebago Lake Ice Fishing Derby festivities, […]
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Scarborough Police Beat: March 2
Arrests 2/19 at 1:41 a.m. Adrien M. Fundis, 27, of Old Orchard Beach, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Lydia Ruetty on a charge of operating under the influence. 2/19 at 3:13 a.m. Robert W. Paste Jr., 46, of Brunswick, was arrested by Cummings Road by Officer Aaron J. Erickson on charges of operating vehicle […]
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Harpswell Police Beat: March 2
Arrests 2/23 at 12:44 a.m. Nils D. Wessel, 27, of Bristol Way, was arrested on Bristol Way by Cumberland County Sheriff’s Deputy Arthur Brown on charges of aggravated assault and violating conditions of release.