AUBURN — He stood on the stage at East Auburn Baptist’s Christmas show with a poster board. It read: “Body shut down. Three weeks to live. Gave up. No hope.” Peter Bragdon turned over his board to show God helped him. It read: “Liver transplant. Full of life, and hope.” Others on stage also held […]
2019
Arts Alliance’s goal to bring community together
RAYMOND — One year after joining forces with the Raymond Village Library, the Raymond Arts Alliance continues to “bring community together around inspiring and fun things.” President Mary-Therese Duffy said the group began as the Raymond Hill Community Center in early 2017 to encourage community “to make more fun.” In October 2017, the group disbanded as […]
Briefs
Diamond appointed to leadTransportation Committee WINDHAM — Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, was recently appointed to chair the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation for the 129th Legislative session by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash. The Transportation Committee is responsible for legislation related to roads, bridges, highways, trains and other transportation-related matters. “I am thrilled to be […]
Inside Bridgton
I send best wishes for a happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year to all. Attention teen artists! The Bridgton Public Library is looking for young artistes, ages 13-18, to submit work to be considered for an exhibition at the library that will be on display for two months. Each artist may submit up to three […]
Inside Windham
WHS gets STEM grant Windham High School has been awarded a $2,000 Talent Pipeline Grant from Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America for the school’s chemistry and physics STEM education programs. Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, recommended Windham High School receive the grant because of its commitment to educating students in the STEM fields: science, technology, […]
On the Right Lane: The fast and the delirious
“It is said that if you line up all the cars in the world … end to end, someone would be stupid enough to try and pass all of them.” Unknown There was no Windham Town Council meeting Tuesday because it was New Year’s Day, so I will delve once again into experiences while driving […]
Center ‘filling gap’ for those seeking recovery
BRIDGTON — Four months after opening its doors, the Lakes Region Recovery Center has 95 members and continues to be fiercely committed to its peer-to-peer model and its mission “to listen and just support.” The LRRC is part of a “hub and spokes” model that resulted from a 2016 state law mandating peer-led recovery centers across the […]
Here's Something: Poliquin’s surrender a big disappointment
Why in the world did 2nd Congressional District Rep. Bruce Poliquin give up his fight against ranked-choice voting? Poliquin, who was carrying the mantel for Mainers who question the new form of voting, surrendered Christmas Eve in a tweet saying it was “in the best interests of my constituents and all Maine citizens to close […]
Groups work to get disabled vets out on ice
NAPLES — Four local groups are collaborating to put a handicapped-accessible ice shed on Long Lake so that local veterans can “do some ice fishing on the lake and enjoy the winter instead of being house-bound, which a lot of them are.” The American Legion Field-Allen Post 148 in Windham, Naples Memorial Post 155, Sebago Lake Anglers Association […]
Thursday’s NBA roundup: Spurs win as Leonard faces jeers
San Antonio fans vent their rage against their former hero in a victory over Toronto.