No need for you to endure the endless wait for the results of ranked-choice voting, which should be available before the tourists leave on Labor Day. Or at least by Halloween. Although if Gov. Paul LePage’s refusal to acknowledge the law delays the tallying, it could be Christmas. In the meantime, my highly scientific analysis […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
It Happened in Windham: Town had the spirit in '76
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, many of us are preparing for family cookouts or a party with some of our favorite friends. And while we can get pretty busy getting ready for those events, nothing can quite compare to the town of Windham’s preparations for the 1976 celebration of our nation’s […]
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No legal challenges to Day One approval
NEW GLOUCESTER — Day One plans to move into its much-debated youth substance abuse facility in mid-July. Rebecca Howes, the non-profit’s director of development and public relations, said Tuesday the project is waiting on wiring work and subsequent approval from the fire marshal. In May, the New Gloucester Planning Board signed off on Day One’s plan to […]
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Standish group hopes to fetch funds for dog park
STANDISH — Residents have unleashed fundraising efforts to create a dog park in Standish. Sandra Boutin has been working with other interested residents and town staff to explore the possibility of a space for dogs as part of the town’s ongoing upgrades at Memorial Park off of Route 25. Standish Parks and Recreation Director Jen DeRice […]
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Community center panel recommends site near rotary
WINDHAM — The committee tasked with exploring the possibility of a community center in Windham has settled on a site to recommend. Community Center Ad Hoc Committee member Pat Moody told the Windham Town Council at its meeting Tuesday that the group has identified a roughly 24-acre parcel across from Hancock Lumber at the Route 302/202 […]
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We Love to Eat
Chowder luncheon – Friday, June 22, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster roll with cup of chowder, $13. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and […]
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Life Unwound: Listening is the answer
My friend calls, spills out troubles. And then: “I’m a mess.” I say, “Ohhh. Ouch.” I want to Band-Aid the boo-boo, apply a soothing salve. After all, in both Enneagram and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, I’m “helper.” First of seven children, go-to sister, text-anytime friend, wife of 43 years, Baby-Boomer mother, here-for-you grandmother, writer of human […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Gorham Notes
Food, family talk at library An interactive discussion with parents and a registered dietitian, Andrea Paul, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26, at Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., will focus on strategies to take guesswork and stress out of mealtimes. The discussion will be a no-judgment zone for parents to discuss their questions, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Summer reading program begins next week
WESTBROOK — Now that the school year is officially over, librarians at Walker Memorial Library are thinking summer. The library will officially launch the “Reading Rocks” summer reading program with a bubble party from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 30. Throughout July, Music Mondays, Creative Tuesdays, Silly Science Wednesdays, Make It Thursdays and Gaming Fridays […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: June 22
Arrests 3/18 at 3:36 p.m. Tracy P. Shaw, 45, of Spring Street, Saco, was arrested on Shore Road by Officer Benjamin Davis on charges of operating after suspension and violating conditions of release. 6/18 at 4:46 p.m. Sarah K. Collier, 35, of Shawmut Street, Lewiston, was arrested at Fort Williams Park by Officer Benjamin Davis on an […]