“In the cauldron boil and bake; Eye of newt and toe of frog, wool of bat and tongue of dog.” Song of Witches from “Macbeth” by William Shakespeare. I really don’t have any idea if such a concoction could ever cure the numerous problems our government at every level seem to have these days. Some […]
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Inside Bridgton
Even though snow continues to sift down, Easter is upon us so spring must be on its way. Just a reminder about the Bridgton Recreation Advancement Group (BRAG) Easter Festival Craft & Vendor Fair at Lake Region High School on Saturday, March 31, from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Bring the kids ($5 each) for fun and activities and […]
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Navy celebrates Maine's 198th
NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 15, 2018) — Senior Chief Boatswain’s Mate Edwin Bennett, from Milford, Maine, Aviation Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Timothy Riegel, from Windham, Maine, and Chief Information Systems Technician Marguerite Emmons, from Augusta, Maine, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), pose for a photo with Maine’s State flags to celebrate the state’s […]
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Despite term limits, NG’s Chase takes out nomination papers
NEW GLOUCESTER — Last May, voters approved term limits for the New Gloucester Selectboard that would seem to prohibit Council Chairwoman Linda Chase from seeking another term this year. But that hasn’t stopped Chase from taking out nomination papers for the upcoming election. “Yes, allegedly I’m termed out,” said Chase, who was first elected to the […]
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Three Windham schools closed Friday after Thursday bomb threat
WINDHAM — Windham High School, Middle School and Primary School are all closed Friday following a bomb threat at the High School reported the previous day. According to RSU 14 officials, the school was evacuated Thursday afternoon after the threat was reported to administrators. Maine State Police K-9 units were brought in to conduct a search […]
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South Portland Planning Board backs zoning change for affordable housing project in Thornton Heights
SOUTH PORTLAND — The Planning Board on Wednesday recommended the City Council re-zone a section of Thornton Heights to accommodate a proposed $9 million affordable housing project. The board, serving in an advisory role to the council, voted unanimously to recommend the conditional zoning amendment for 611 Main St. – the former St. John the Evangelist Church […]
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Letter: Support for Sanborn in Senate District 30
Dr. Linda Sanborn is the Democratic primary candidate in Maine Senate District 30, which covers Gorham and parts of Buxton and Scarborough. Sanborn is an exceptional candidate with outstanding experience, and I am proud to support her. A family physician for 25 years, Sanborn dedicated herself to the well-being of her patients while delivering many […]
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Gorham Police Notes
Arrests Richard L. Hagan Jr., 38, Wagner Farm Road, Gorham, on Jan. 31 on charges of criminal mischief, operating while license suspended and domestic violence assault “pri,” in Gorham. John H. Donovan, 71, Mahlon Avenue, Gorham, on Feb. 1 on charges of failure to notify owner of property damage accident and operating under the influence […]
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Student nurses shot in arm for free Buxton health clinic
Patsy Leavitt, executive director of Leavitt’s Mill Free Health Center in Buxton, center, is pictured with University of Southern Maine nursing students, Kazandra Valliere, left, and Devonshire Dennett, who are volunteers this semester at the center. BUXTON – Seven students majoring in nursing at the University of Southern Maine this semester are aiding Leavitt’s Mill […]
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Baseless shooting threat chills Gorham
GORHAM — A threat of a mass shooting at Gorham High School posted on Snapchat last weekend proved unfounded in a police investigation that included Gorham, Scarborough and the F.B.I. A Snapchat posting was first believed to have possibly originated in Gorham but an investigation traced the non-specific threat to a juvenile at a Scarborough address. According […]