Loon Echo supports ‘wild’ week Due to the generosity of the Loon Echo Land Trust, Raymond Village Library patrols of all ages recently enjoyed a live reptile presentation, “Scales & Tails: Amazing Reptiles” from the Chewonki Wildlife Rescue Center. Attendees also had the opportunity to interact with a box turtle, corn snake and water lizard. […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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We love to eat
Chowder luncheon – Friday, May 5, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster roll with cup of chowder, $13. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and […]
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Longstanding Frye Island-SAD 6 debate heats up
AUGUSTA — In a debate that dates back at least two decades, the future of Frye Island and its role in SAD 6 made its way to Augusta last week. The school district sees several pieces of legislation in Augusta as efforts by the island to potentially leave the school district and take about $1.5 million […]
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Inside Raymond
Loon Echo supports ‘wild’ week Due to the generosity of the Loon Echo Land Trust, Raymond Village Library patrols of all ages recently enjoyed a live reptile presentation, “Scales & Tails: Amazing Reptiles” from the Chewonki Wildlife Rescue Center. Attendees also had the opportunity to interact with a box turtle, corn snake and water lizard. […]
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Inside Windham
Rec camp signups Parks and Rec will host two extended hours evening registrations dates for summer camp program. The office will stay open until 6 p.m. on Monday, May 8, and Thursday, May 18. Mark your calendars and stop in after work to enroll the kids. Call 892-1905 for more information. Good Shepherd visits The […]
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Inside Gray
Shop Local, Buy LocalThe Community Economic Development Committee of Gray has launched its Shop Local and Buy Local campaign, and urges residents to think about Gray businesses first for their needs. If each of Gray’s 3,000 households spent $10 a week in town, it would pump $30,000 a week or more than a $1.5 million […]
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We love to eat
Chowder luncheon – Friday, May 5, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster roll with cup of chowder, $13. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Longstanding Frye Island-SAD 6 debate heats up
AUGUSTA — In a debate that dates back at least two decades, the future of Frye Island and its role in SAD 6 made its way to Augusta last week. The school district sees several pieces of legislation in Augusta as efforts by the island to potentially leave the school district and take about $1.5 million […]
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Special-events cash cow proposed for farmers
GORHAM — Town planners are reviewing a proposed land use change that would allow farmers to rent their property for large, special events like weddings, meetings, receptions and dances. Under requirements discussed Monday in a Planning Board subcommittee meeting, those eligible to hold special events in agricultural areas would be farmers who gross up to […]
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Body shop contract zone on hold in Gorham
Tim Devine, owner of Ossipee Trail Motor Sales, asks Gorham town councilors Tuesday for a contract zone at 135 Dingley Springs Road to use two existing buildings at the site for auto body work. The board postponed action pending more input from town staff. GORHAM — The Town Council Tuesday pending additional information delayed action […]