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Inside Standish

Cat and dog first aid The Maine POM Project will host a pet first aid course on Mar. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each student will receive a book and a lifetime certificate. The course, open to the public, costs $80 and be held at the Standish Public Safety Department at 175 Northeast Road. […]

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Gray recycling committee chairman receives eco-Excellence Award

GRAY — Jonathan Hedman has led the Gray Recycling Committee since 2013 and was recognized by recycling and waste-to-energy organization ecomaine with an eco-Excellence Award. Hedman was one of the organization’s 18 award recipients recognized at a March 6 luncheon in Portland. Hedman, 69, is now retired after more than 40 years in the natural gas […]

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Gorham fire victim identified

GORHAM — State public safety officials have identified the 82-year old man, who died in a home fire March 7, as Gary D. Marshall. The state Fire Marshal’s Office located a relative in Illinois to notify them of his death. The Fire Marshal’s Office said Marshall died when fire swept his mobile home on Patio Park […]

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No chain of command.

“You know what the chain of command is? It’s the chain I go get and beat ya with until you realize who’s in ruttin’ command here.” Adam Baldwin, actor (Full Metal Jacket).   I find it interesting when most, if not all, members of a Town of Windham department show up at a council meeting. […]

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Inside Windham

St. Patrick’s Day danceYou’re invited to attend the American Legion Field-Allen Post’s traditional Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner on Saturday, March 17 at the Windham Veterans Center. This is the tenth year the Post is hosting this event where a traditional New England boiled dinner will be served, or as an alternative, a ham main course […]

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Petition seeks to oust 3 Scarborough school board members

SCARBOROUGH — Three petitions are seeking the removal of several school board members following a contentious meeting where the resignation of Principal David Creech was not reconsidered. The petitions, taken out Monday, targets Chairwoman Donna Beeley and members Jodi Shea and Cari Lyford for removal. The petitions must be returned by March 26 and include 2,600 […]

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South Portland passes resolve opposing offshore drilling

SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday night to oppose offshore drilling along the coast of Maine. The resolution was brought to the panel by Councilor Adrian Dowling, who said the issue was brought to his attention by a constituent. Resident Roberta Zuckerman said allowing drilling would only be a disadvantage […]