A woman, whose grandfather was given the piece by the artist in 1919, is selling it for personal reasons. It’s likely worth more than $200,000.
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CEO: Wright Express to share ‘important news’ Thursday
The South Portland firm, which has 622 workers in Maine, said the news is “about the company’s future,” but divulges few other details.
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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS – Social Security, Medicare on our mind
Social Security recently announced a 1.7 percent cost of living adjustment increase in benefits, effective in January. Most recipients of Social Security won’t say no to an increase of any size, but the 1.7 percent increase will not amount to much since the annual Medicare increase usually takes the total amount – and sometimes more. […]
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Tri-Town Weekly Community Calendar – 10/24
Upcoming Durham codes enforcement officer, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 5-7 p.m. Durham town office. How Parents Help With Middle School Stress, with guest speaker Linda Johnson of Community Counseling Services, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Freeport Middle School Library. Sponsored by Casco Bay CAN. Johnson will present the signs of stress and discuss tools to help […]
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Raymond town dock proposal delayed
Raymond– Residents hoping to see a community dock at Veteran’s Memorial Park will have to wait a little longer after the Raymond Board of Selectman decided at Tuesday night’s meeting more information was necessary before issuing a permit to install the dock. “I think it’s a great idea,” said Selectman Lonnie Taylor. “But I think […]
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Octoberfest a big hit
NORTH WINDHAM – More than 3,000 people attended the inaugural Octoberfest in North Windham on Saturday, Oct. 13, with more than $20,000 in donations raised for the Community Coin Challenge, a fundraiser for local food pantries. “It was phenomenal. It beat my expectations,” said organizer Sheri Huff, a member of the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber […]
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Gorham notes – 10/18
Little library rolls to Windham The South Windham Public Library building was moved last week from Gorham to its new home at the Windham Historical Society. The town of Gorham approved $3,000 to help save and relocate the structure to Windham. “I am so pleased they did not have to demolish it,” Allene Bowler of […]
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Haunted tour coming to Buxton
BUXTON – Black-hooded spirits next week will conjure up the real-life, historical stories of figures buried long ago in Buxton. As Halloween approaches, the free, haunted tour of South Buxton Cemetery on Saturday, Oct. 27, is named “Spirit Walk.” It begins at 4 p.m. Tory Hill, the intersection of routes 202 and 112 in Buxton. […]
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Letters to the Editor – 10/18
Principles and purpose Maine needs leaders of principle and purpose to represent us in our Legislature. When I look at a candidate who will represent me, I always look at their background and take an assessment of what they have already accomplished in their private and professional lives to know how capable they will be […]
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Yellow Dot program a hit in Gorham, Westbrook
GORHAM – Hundreds of motorists have enrolled in a program aimed at saving lives that launched on Saturday in Cumberland County. Gorham Police Officer Ted Hatch, who was instrumental in developing the Yellow Dot program, said this week that 880 enrolled at 14 sites in Cumberland County. Hatch reported that 183 enrolled in Gorham and […]