“The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure, when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them.” Patrick Henry Once again the use of our tax dollars is hidden from us whether we like it or not. In this case, Windham town councilors conducted a “Special Meeting – Executive Session – […]
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Inside Windham
Talk about taverns Join the Windham Historical Society when guest speaker Terry Christy shares his research on taverns, shanties and more at 7 p.m. May 20 at the Little Meetinghouse, 719 Roosevelt Trail in North Windham. Christy has many interesting facts and entertaining stories about taverns, boarding houses, wayside inns, farm lodgings and hotels, as […]
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Inside New Gloucester
Family Farmyard Pineland Farms is inviting the public to a day full of family fun from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18. Activities include hand milking a cow, collecting chicken eggs and brushing a bunny. Live tractor demonstrations are from 11:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-1 p.m., and farm yoga will be held 11-11:20 […]
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Hiking the AT for disabled vets
GRAY — A disabled veteran hiking the Appalachian Trail is working with his sister to honor and raise funds for other disabled vets. Norm Jolin, 51, of Gray served in the U.S. Army from 1986 to 1989 in Germany, where he was injured. “They don’t know what happened. They think it was from fatigue, but I […]
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Windham councilors clash over change to C-3 zone
WINDHAM — A discussion about amendments to the land use ordinance regarding a commercial zoning district drew the ire of some town councilors Tuesday night, with one “accusing this council of abuse of power.” The Town Council has been discussing adding construction services as a use to the C-3 zone for months, since co-owner of Water […]
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Inside Bridgton
Food Mobile visit The Good Shepherd Food Mobile will visit Bridgton from 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, to provide food for anyone who needs it. Recipients do not need to live in Bridgton. Food will be distributed at the Bridgton Food Pantry at the Memorial School behind the skateboard park on Depot Street. Bring your […]
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Scarborough to hire interim superintendent of schools
SCARBOROUGH — The School Board plans to hire an interim superintendent and has started interviewing candidates. The decision to hire a temporary administrator comes almost six months after Julie Kukenberger’s November 2018 announcement she would resign from her position and step down when her contract expires in June. “Hiring a superintendent is one of the most important […]
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South Portland residents, police team up to tackle speeding
SOUTH PORTLAND — Police and residents are partnering to try to curb drivers who speed. On May 13, residents will have the chance to discuss the problem in a “Calm the Traffic” event from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Police Department on Anthoine Street. The meeting aims to spread awareness about speeding and its impact on […]
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We Love Sales
Annual plant sale – Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tory Hill Church, 1197 River Road, Buxton. Annuals, perennials, herbs; green elephant table with used pots, hand and power garden tools; birdhouses; bake sale with home-baked goods; and light lunch with hot dogs, chips and drinks. Rain or shine. Indoor yard sale – Saturday, May 18, 9 […]
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Here's Something: Graduation gifts should pay dividends
Two of my nieces are graduating from college this month, and I couldn’t be more proud. Born a week apart in 1997, Georgia and Kate are bright, hard-working, conscientious and have big plans for their futures. It’ll be fun watching their lives bloom. As an uncle who wants them to lead a happy and productive […]