A Maine railroad startup that hopes to move freight on a state-owned portion of the Mountain Division line starting as early as this summer is awaiting the outcome of lease negotiations with the Maine Department of Transportation. “It’s up to the state and how they perceive our presentation,” said David Schwanke of Norridgewock, the president […]
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Rail startup awaiting approval
A Maine railroad startup that hopes to move freight on a state-owned portion of the Mountain Division line starting as early as this summer is awaiting the outcome of lease negotiations with the Maine Department of Transportation. “It’s up to the state and how they perceive our presentation,” said David Schwanke of Norridgewock, the president […]
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Windham legislators to hold budget forum
State Sen. Bill Diamond, Rep. Mark Bryant and Rep. Patrick Corey will be hosting a public forum in Windham on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Windham Town Hall’s Town Council Chambers. “Public input is very important to us as we consider the Governor’s proposed budget,” Rep. Corey said. The proposed budget includes […]
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Inside Gray
Free Ice Skating Lessons High School senior Lucas Nickerson has graciously volunteered to hold skating lessons Feb. 7-28, 9:30-10:30 a.m., for a small group of fourth-eighth graders. This is a requirement for graduation. Lucas’ experience comes with 13 years on skates and his passion for both skating and children. He is a staff member for […]
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Inside Windham
Think Spring Have you received any seed catalogs yet? Always a welcome way to while away the afternoon when it’s snowing outside, reviewing all the various colorful flowers and vegetables make it seem like spring is not far away. Here in Windham, though many former acres of vegetables have given way to homes, we still […]
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Inside Raymond
On Jan. 8, Elsa, played by Marybeth Noonan of Raymond, left her “Frozen” home to visit some little dancers at CenterStage. Parents donated close to $175 for pictures with Elsa and all proceeds will go to The Children’s Miracle Network. Noonan, a sophomore at Lyndon State College in Vermont, is running for Ms. Maine in […]
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Span lost to hit-and-run
Windham police are investigating a hit-and-run incident that completely dislodged a key wooden pole supporting Babb’s Bridge, the landmark covered bridge over the Presumpscot River that connects Windham and Gorham. According to Lt. Jim Boudreau, a Windham Public Works Department plow driver reported the damage at 6:34 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24. Based on evidence collected […]
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Boys Basketball: Riots defeats Windham for 12th ‘team victory’
South Portland big Jaren Muller and Windham deadeye Kevin Weisser went nearly shot for shot on Friday night, Muller tallying 30 to Weisser’s 32. In the end, though, the offensive contributions of Muller’s teammates – especially Jack Fiorini and Matt Pelletier – proved critical in compiling the Riots’ decisive, 76-59 win. The homecourt victory bumps […]
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Swimming: Windham, Gorham trade victories in the pool
Windham visited Gorham’s home waters at Davan Pool Friday afternoon, and the teams split the meet: the Lady Rams beat their Eagles counterparts, 128-41, while Windham’s boys trumped the Gorham opposition, 92-54. Gorham head coach Morgan Dorsey happily reports that, to date, better than a third of her team has qualified for States. She adds […]
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Swimming: Windham, Gorham trade victories in the pool
Windham visited Gorham’s home waters at Davan Pool Friday afternoon, and the teams split the meet: the Lady Rams beat their Eagles counterparts, 128-41, while Windham’s boys trumped the Gorham opposition, 92-54. Gorham head coach Morgan Dorsey happily reports that, to date, better than a third of her team has qualified for States. She adds […]