The Maine Republican Party would own this state if it could just pay attention long enough to complete a few simple tasks. Such as: Get Gov. Paul LePage to shut his fat yap. Convince GOP state chairman Charlie Webster that he’s about to get dumped, and no underhanded attempt at rule-changing will save him. Force […]
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Inside Windham – 8/10
Chickens as pets For more than a year, we’ve watched the reworking of a town ordinance regarding the keeping of chickens – as pets and as egg-producers. We’re not talking about roosters, for they might disturb neighbors with their crowing. This reminds me of the new resident who came to the town with a complaint […]
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Squalid building has Gorham officials talking options
GORHAM – After hearing alarming details of substandard conditions at Gorham’s Public Safety Building, the Gorham Town Council, which at one time had considered moving the police station to Little Falls, could opt instead for a new complex. The Public Safety Building at 270 Main St. houses the police department and the central station for […]
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Gorham only place to find these lilies
GORHAM – The nationally known Barth daylilies are blooming brightly this week. But there’s only one place to buy them the entire line – O’Donal’s Nursery in Gorham. Owner Jeff O’Donal said the nursery in 2010 bought the Barth daylily line that the Rev. Joseph Barth began in 1952 in Alna. “We own the rights,” […]
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Freeport man safe after marine search
FREEPORT – A South Freeport man returned home safely in the early morning hours of Aug. 8 after his small boat got stuck during low tide off Sow and Pigs islands in Casco Bay. A Coast Guard helicopter from Cape Cod, Mass., found Albert Kelsey, 79, after about a 40-minute search, said Lt. Nick Barrow, […]
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Pownal Notes – 8/8
Community Club potluck supper The North Pownal Community Club will be hosting their monthly potluck supper on Saturday, Aug. 11 starting at 6 p.m. Bring your own utensils, plates and cups and a dish to share. You do not have to be a club “member” to participate in the potlucks. Bring the whole family and […]
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LEGION: Dominant win
Coming into the American Legion state tournament, the Windham Merchants knew in order to be the best, they’d have to beat the best. On Aug. 1, that’s exactly what they did. And they made it look easy. The Zone 3 runners-up opened up a seven-run lead after two innings on Zone 4 champs Post 51 […]
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Gray sports brief 8/6
Coed softball on Sundays Softball has been averaging 18 players a week. Come out and enjoy some good recreational fun as Gray Rec supplies the bats and balls. Every Sunday 1-3 p.m. we at Newbegin Field in Gray. Cost is $2 per player per week. Men’s 4-on-4 Basketball League Hot Shots grab first victory Hot […]
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Gorham Notes – 8/02
Library closeout sale The South Windham Public Library on Gray Road (Route 202) is closing, and a final book sale will be held 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4. Even the little yellow building is available and must be moved. Those interested in acquiring the building should call Gorham Town Manager David Cole at […]
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Case study
GORHAM – As charges are expected to be filed against a Gorham juvenile suspected of attempted arson, the owner of the home where the youth was shot has been replaced as coach of a football team. The move comes just before the team’s season opens and less than three weeks after the incident, which involved […]