FALMOUTH — Both directions of Interstate 295 between Exit 9 and Exit 10 will be closed for four hours each morning through Thursday, June 20. The Maine Department of Transportation said detours will be in effect from 1-5 a.m. because of construction at the Lunt Road overpass. Partial lane closures will also take place all […]
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South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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Windham woman first deaf Mainer to earn Ph.D
WINDHAM — Too often decisions are made for the deaf and hard of hearing without their insight and input, particularly when it comes to language acquisition. That’s one reason Regan Thibodeau, who was born deaf, said she wanted so much to earn a doctorate in public policy. “This degree allows me to not only come […]
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Inside Standish
Lakeside cookouts The Sebago Center at Saint Joseph’s College will host cookouts each Tuesday from 4:30-9 p.m. over the summer. The cookouts will be open to the public, and food and beverages will be sold a la carte. For more information, visit sebagocenter.org/events or email [email protected]. Silver Lunches Three-course farm-to-table lunches will be served for […]
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Inside Raymond
Library summer programs Take a look at the Raymond Village Library website to get the full calendar of summer events and activities for all ages. Events include 4-H summer programs that explore the ins and outs of solar energy and making roller coasters out of paper and recyclable items. The Book Club will meet June […]
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Election Day decisions
Bridgton residents cast their ballots at Town Hall Tuesday. For a roundup of election results from around the Lakes Region, see page 3.
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Election results from around the Lakes Region
Residents of the Lakes Region voted Tuesday, June 11, in local elections, for school budgets and on town ordinance questions. Here’s a roundup of the results. BRIDGTON An incumbent and a political newcomer were victorious in a six-way race for two three-year seats on the Bridgton Planning Board. Incumbent Vice Chairwoman Deborah Brusini received the […]
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Inside Gray
Flag Day and BBQ American Legion Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, will hold a Flag Day ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 14. It will also collect and inspect unserviceable flags to be condemned and properly disposed of. The ceremony and flag collection are open to the public. Next Friday, June 21, the Legion’s Auxiliary […]
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It Happened in Windham: Parson Smith House a Colonial classic
The Parson Smith House looks majestic sitting on its perch on an elevated site on Windham’s River Road. Built in 1764, it was the home of the Rev. Peter Thatcher Smith, a graduate of Harvard College and the second minister of the town of New Marblehead. The son of Thomas Smith, the first settled minister […]
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Gray to ease setback rules for medical marijuana
GRAY — The Town Council gave preliminary approval to amendments that would alter how setbacks are measured for registered marijuana caregivers on June 4. “The language that’s currently on the books,” said Community Development Director Doug Webster, “had the cumulative effect of prohibiting registered caregivers on many properties in the village center district in particular.” Registered […]
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On the Right Lane: The bag is blowing in the wind
“If Patrick Henry thought that taxation without representation was bad, he should see how bad it is with representation.” Farmer’s Almanac Once again here in Maine the blame is shifted to the product rather than the user. I am talking about the plastic bags that most, if not all, stores in Maine use for our […]