The tiny nation demands that the United States and eight nuclear powers meet disarmament obligations.
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Maine study reveals patterns in domestic abuse killings
More than half of the homicides reviewed were committed by someone who had exhibited suicidal behavior.
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Q&A with Windham Chief Charlie Hammond
WINDHAM – After 44 years of service, Fire Chief Charlie Hammond is ready to hang up the hose. In early April, Hammond announced that he would retire at the end of 2014. Hammond, who has served as chief for 29 years, at one point served simultaneously as a principal, teacher and fire chief. In an […]
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Q&A with Windham Chief Charlie Hammond
WINDHAM – After 44 years of service, Fire Chief Charlie Hammond is ready to hang up the hose. In early April, Hammond announced that he would retire at the end of 2014. Hammond, who has served as chief for 29 years, at one point served simultaneously as a principal, teacher and fire chief. In an […]
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RSU 14 considers 3.3% budget hike
WINDHAM – The Regional School Unit 14 Board of Directors is set to vote Wednesday, April 30, on a proposed budget that would increase school district spending next year by $1,320,540, or about 3.33 percent. The increase would amount to the biggest school budget hike in recent years, according to Superintendent Sandy Prince. The budget […]
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RSU 14 considers 3.3% budget hike
WINDHAM – The Regional School Unit 14 Board of Directors is set to vote Wednesday, April 30, on a proposed budget that would increase school district spending next year by $1,320,540, or about 3.33 percent. The increase would amount to the biggest school budget hike in recent years, according to Superintendent Sandy Prince. The budget […]
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ON THE RIGHT LANE: Santa’s getting tired
“The welfare state is not really about the welfare of the masses. It is about the egos of the elites.” Thomas Sowell It is truly a shame that programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) have fallen under the spell of political bloodsuckers who use them for […]
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EDITORIAL: Cutler’s property tax plan a welcome concept
At least one Maine politician seems to have received the message from Maine’s weary homeowners that something needs to be done about the state’s growing reliance on property taxes to cover the costs of local government and schools. Eliot Cutler, the independent who came up short in his bid for the Maine governorship in 2010, […]
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EDITORIAL: Cutler’s property tax plan a welcome concept
At least one Maine politician seems to have received the message from Maine’s weary homeowners that something needs to be done about the state’s growing reliance on property taxes to cover the costs of local government and schools. Eliot Cutler, the independent who came up short in his bid for the Maine governorship in 2010, […]
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EDITORIAL: Cutler’s property tax plan a welcome concept
At least one Maine politician seems to have received the message from Maine’s weary homeowners that something needs to be done about the state’s growing reliance on property taxes to cover the costs of local government and schools. Eliot Cutler, the independent who came up short in his bid for the Maine governorship in 2010, […]