GRAY — Some neighbors of the American Legion post think the nearly 100-year-old local organization partied too hard – or at least too loudly – earlier this year at a fundraiser for the Travis Mills Foundation. Town Manager Deborah Cabana said several residents near Post 86 on Lewiston Road complained about noise stemming from the concert and barbecue […]
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It Happened in Windham: Chutes were pioneers extraordinaire
In January of 1738, 280 years ago, Windham’s first settler, Thomas Chute, was contemplating moving his family from the town of Falmouth (now Portland) to the land he had purchased the year before in the township of New Marblehead, now known as Windham. In July of 1737, he had paddled up the Presumpscot River in […]
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Inside Bridgton
Happy New Year! The holidays have passed and a new year has begun. This time of year it is traditional to make resolutions to better ourselves, our lives and our world, and no doubt many readers out there have done so. I wish you all the best of luck in achieving your goals. I also […]
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South Portland delay on short-term rental rules draws ire
SOUTH PORTLAND — A dozen residents opposed to short-term housing rentals in sections of the city expressed frustration Wednesday because the City Council is delaying a vote on regulating or restricting the businesses. At a workshop last week, the council decided to hold a fourth workshop later this month on short-term rental regulations or restrictions to gather […]
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Eastern Trail raises $4.1M to 'Close the Gap'
SCARBOROUGH — The Eastern Trail Alliance reached a $4.1 million fundraising goal to complete a nearly 2-mile section of trail, including building a bridge to traverse the Nonesuch River. The fundraising campaign spanned five years and included donations large and small. Carole Brush, ETA executive director, said in December alone the organization pulled in $100,000 in donations […]
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Duson runs for Dion seat in state Senate
PORTLAND — At-large City Councilor Jill Duson for the second time is running for the state Senate District 28 seat. Duson was defeated by Sen. Mark Dion in the Democratic primary for the seat in 2016. Dion is now a candidate for governor. If elected, Duson said she plans to continue to serve on the […]
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Gorham Notes
Studio Two, a Beatles tribute group, plays Sunday evening in the Gorham High School Performing Arts Center during the New Year Gorham celebration. Derek Small, director of Wildlife Encounters in New Hampshire, shows kids of all ages a wallaby, a kangaroo cousin, snuggled in a pouch at New Year Gorham Sunday. A staff member from Wildlife Encounters at […]
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Ice fisherman look forward to 'crazy' season
STANDISH — While a recent string of sub-zero temperatures has sent chills through the region, some local ice fishermen aren’t complaining. “If it’s winter time, it might as well be cold,” said Chris Erickson of Gorham while jigging for togue on Sebago Lake this week. Erickson and Mike Ferron, also of Gorham, said they hauled […]
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Gorham Police Notes
Arrests Cassidy R. St. Jernquist, 29, Pequawket Trail, Baldwin, on Nov. 18 on a charge of operating while license suspended or revoked, on New Portland Road. James D. Sawyer, 31, North Gorham Road, Gorham, on Nov. 23 on a charge of operating under the influence (alcohol) – one prior, in Gorham. Larissa M. Amergian, 20, Walton […]
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Buxton Notes
Free Christmas tree disposal The Buxton Transfer Station, 185 Portland Road, is accepting Christmas trees for disposal free of charge. The transfer station is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays; and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Residents are asked not to leave the trees curbside for trash collection as they will not be picked […]