Nickerson Scholarship Concert The 22nd annual Richard Nickerson Scholarship Concert will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Windham Performing Arts Center at Windham High School. Performers include Hanna Brackett, Isaac Foss, Anna Giroux, Hanna Griffin, Elizabeth Joseph, Libby McBride, Kevin McKaye, Sarah McLaughlin, Sara Scala Perkins, Mia Foley Perron, Mathew Scala, […]
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Ho-ho-hometown tradition lives on
NEW GLOUCESTER — Residents of New Gloucester will be treated to a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus on Christmas Eve as part of a tradition that has spanned 52 years. This year, the Clauses will visit Thompson’s Orchard, Town Hall and Upper Village to meet children and distribute goodie bags. John Kiley’s family began […]
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Inaction on petition frustrates Windham residents
WINDHAM — A residents group concerned about over-development in Windham is frustrated by the Town Council’s lack of action, saying “they placate us and then nothing happens.” Karen Lougee, Michelle Allain-Newton and Sarah Bronson, the group’s de facto leadership team, formed the group in September after being notified of a proposed 35-unit development on Land of […]
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Inside Bridgton
Blood drive A Red Cross blood drive is taking place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Masonic Hall on Harrison Road (Route 117). Blood is needed all year round, but the demand is especially urgent during the holidays. People are particularly busy at this time and often postpone donating blood until the New […]
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Inside New Gloucester
Winter sports for veterans A veterans’ adaptive cross-country skiing/snowshoeing program will be held every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon, Jan. 2 through March, weather and snow conditions permitting. It is free to all veterans with physical disabilities, traumatic brain injury and post traumatic stress. No experience is necessary. Ski instruction and equipment for skiing […]
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Councilors call for faster work on growth plan
WINDHAM — The Town Council revisited residential growth concerns at its meeting Tuesday, where some called for the Long Range Planning Committee to speed up its work, saying “It just can’t take 12 months.” Town Planner Amanda Lessard said the Planning Board is facing a record number of applications this year, with 369 dwelling units under […]
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South Portland City Council shows support for combined middle school
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council on Tuesday unanimously passed a first reading of a proposed zoning change to allow sections of a new, consolidated middle school at 120 Wescott Road to be four stories. As if to underscore the need for a new school, a boiler problem kept Memorial Middle School closed for three days […]
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South Portland Police Beat: Dec. 21
Arrests 11/30 at 11:11 p.m. Eric R. Palson, 54, of South Portland, was arrested on Sawyer Street by Officer Michael Armstrong on charges of criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, refusing to submit to arrest or detention and obstructing the report of a crime. 11/30 at 11:13 p.m. Michael Corcoran, 38, of Kingfield, was arrested on Main […]
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Buxton Notes
John, Carolyn and Ramona Snell at the closing on the sale of an easement to protect Snell Family Farm. Snell’s a forever farm Snell Family Farm has long been a local institution in Buxton. Now, the farm will remain a farm for generations to come, thanks to the Snell family’s decision to protect the farm […]
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Here's Something: Your Christmas tree is no better than mine
Since Obama was president, we’ve heard a lot about income inequality. It’s certainly a catchy, alliterative phrase. It likely started out in the mind of some economist or professor, trying to make a name. Obama and his allies used the term ad nauseam, and, unfortunately, the phrase has continued to be overused, to the point […]