Drug take-back Don’t forget the annual drug take-back day on Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center, 9 Depot Street (behind Renys). Anyone can bring their expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs to the Community Center so they may be disposed of properly to prevent them from getting into the […]
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It Happened in Windham: The South Windham Community Church lives up to its name
The South Windham Community Church on Route 202 in South Windham Village. The pews in the South Windham Community Church face the front entrance of the building. The South Windham Community Church is a landmark in the Little Falls section of Windham where it sits perched on a hill in the center of the village […]
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Day One back to NG Board of Appeals
NEW GLOUCESTER — A youth substance abuse treatment facility proposed by non-profit Day One is heading back to the Zoning Board of Appeals. One of the nearby residents objecting to the planned 12-bed facility at 934 Intervale Road in New Gloucester has now filed a request asking the Board of Appeals to reconsider an April 10 decision […]
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Windham digs into mineral extraction moratorium
WINDHAM — New mineral extraction operations will be put on hold in Windham after repeated concerns about a proposed quarry near Forest Lake. The Windham Town Council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to enact a 180-day emergency moratorium on any mineral extraction or blasting operation that is not yet permitted by the town, approved or under construction. […]
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Taxes got your goat?
“He who lets the goat be laid on his shoulders is soon after forced to carry the cow.” Italian proverb. I recently saved a few clippings from newspapers about proposed budget increases in towns near Windham while waiting for possible increases in the RSU-14 and Windham municipal budget. Yarmouth voters might be considering a 5.7% increase, Cape […]
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Fire destroys old schoolhouse in Casco; two charged with arson
CASCO — A community is trying to understand an alleged act of arson that destroyed an old schoolhouse along with the historical artifacts inside. Two young men have since been charged following the Sunday morning fire that burned nearly 170 years of history at the old schoolhouse in Casco, which is listed on the National Register […]
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Highland Lake moratorium extended, amended
WINDHAM — The Town Council has continued to extend a moratorium on development in Windham’s portion of the Highland Lake watershed while modifying the 180-day ban to allow for certain projects to move forward. The narrowed moratorium would scale back the restrictions on smaller projects while continuing to put a hold on subdivision development, projects requiring site […]
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Inside Naples
Mom Prom Lake Region Athletic Boosters is hosting the Mom Prom on Saturday, April 28, from 8-11 p.m. at Point Sebago. With all the typically prom nostalgia the funding for this event will help support local sports groups. There will be a DJ and cash bar, photographers and hors dóeuvres. Join the mom prom for […]
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Riding to the Top celebrates 25 years
WINDHAM — Riding to the Top Therapeutic Riding Center is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an open house on May 20. The event, to be held from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the organization’s farm at 14 Lilac Drive in Windham, will feature tours, demonstrations and games. “We were founded by a group of passionate […]
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SAD 15 holds school safety discussion
GRAY — Following two bomb threats at Gray-New Gloucester Middle School in March, SAD 15 officials this week held a community forum to discuss district policies and practices related to school safety. The April 24 event started with presentations from five different officials who work for or with the school district then opened up to a […]