The history of Windham used to be taught in the fifth and eighth grades, many years ago. One of the most fascinating topics was that of the Porcupine Den, which grew in the minds of children to be a huge place, filled with “herds” of porcupines. Most of us never viewed it, as it was […]
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IT HAPPENED IN WINDHAM: The famed Porcupine Den
The history of Windham used to be taught in the fifth and eighth grades, many years ago. One of the most fascinating topics was that of the Porcupine Den, which grew in the minds of children to be a huge place, filled with “herds” of porcupines. Most of us never viewed it, as it was […]
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LETTERS: Bryant thanks voters
Thank you to all my friends and supporters who have given so generously to my election bid for District 24 of the Maine House. I am humbled by your support. I am grateful to all who came out to vote and be part of the process. I want to thank my opponent Dennis Welch for […]
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LETTERS: Austin thanks voters
It’s important that you sense how I processed the kind, thoughtful, meaningful gestures you made during this campaign. In some fashion of your own making you sent me positive messages at times when it meant the most. I appreciate everything you shared that said I was responding appropriately in one way or another. Your wink […]
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LETTERS: Standish activists should get to know each other
Now that the Standish elections are once again over, we have seen the day after reactions. I would just like to add my own observations. The comment was made that Question 4 was passed due to Phil Pomerleau putting it on the ballot. It was also mentioned that all Mr. Pomerleau did was hurt the […]
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LETTERS: Standish activists should get to know each other
Now that the Standish elections are once again over, we have seen the day after reactions. I would just like to add my own observations. The comment was made that Question 4 was passed due to Phil Pomerleau putting it on the ballot. It was also mentioned that all Mr. Pomerleau did was hurt the […]
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Inside New Gloucester – 11/14
Once Upon a Mattress The Gray-New Gloucester Patriot Players present “Once Upon a Mattress,” a musical comedy with melodies by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer. Performances take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. […]
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Inside New Gloucester – 11/14
Once Upon a Mattress The Gray-New Gloucester Patriot Players present “Once Upon a Mattress,” a musical comedy with melodies by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer. Performances take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. […]
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Lakes Region Calendar – 11/14
To list an event in this calendar, email information to [email protected] Through Nov. 16: “Almost, Maine” – Welcome to Almost, Maine, a town that’s so far north, it’s almost in Canada. One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of winter, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. […]
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THE REALLY LONG VIEW: Red brains, blue brains
We might all breathe a sigh of relief now that the election rancor has abated – but it won’t last. We are still a nation that is bitterly divided along ideological lines that pit conservative against liberal. Many such battles plumb deep-seated fault lines that go far deeper than, say, LePage vs. Michaud. Contemporary research […]