A contingent of 20 people, including Gorham planning board members and several neighbors, viewed the proposed site of an asphalt plant in Gorham Sunday afternoon. Gorham-based Shaw Brothers Construction is asking for permission for a multi-million asphalt plant and quarry on Mosher Road. The company bought the bulk of the 125-acre site zoned industrial from […]
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It's deer season
Jolaine Ricci, 48, of Methodist Road, Westbrook, shot this eight-point buck the first week of hunting season this year. It’s the second deer she’s bagged since she started hunting with her husband, John Ricci, two years ago. Photo courtesy of Jolaine Ricci Deer 2007 Jolaine Ricci, 48, Methodist Road, Westbrook, shot this eight-point buck the […]
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Puppies are ready for adoption
The adoption of hundreds of dogs and puppies the state seized from a kennel in Buxton will begin within the next 10 days. The animals will become available to the public as soon as they are spayed and neutered and receive health clearances, according to Norma Worley, the director of the state’s Animal Welfare Program. […]
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Clarification
In the Nov. 15 American Journal article “Investigation could lead to changes for utility company,” the explanation of services On Target Locating provides for Northern Utilities was unclear. On Target Locating is contracted by Northern Utilities to locate pipelines using Northern Utilities maps. Northern Utilities’ mapping of pipelines is done in-house.
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Inside Casco 1116
Hello Again, Casco It’s been a few weeks and I have yet to hear from you. Remember to contact me if you have any Casco news to share, or if you have feedback on something I write about. The “Inside Casco” column is all about our community. Did someone you know just achieve something great? […]
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Bonaventura named vice president at TD Banknorth
Jennifer L. Bonaventura, a 1994 graduate of Windham High School, was recently promoted to vice president in commercial lending at TD Banknorth in Portland. She will continue to serve as a Portfolio Loan Officer. Bonaventura joined TD Banknorth in 2002 and has 13 years of banking experience. A Portland resident, Bonaventura volunteers as a board […]
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Temperance union urges reconsideration of birth control decision
The Maine Woman’s Christian Temperance Union acknowledges the fact that society has created a need to protect our children from the dangers associated with early sex. We understand that the Portland School Board is trying to do their part in preventing unwanted pregnancy and disease. By making birth control available to adolescents, you may prevent […]
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This rut is worthy of your attention
Greetings, By the time this article prints Nov. 16, the bucks will be smack in the middle of the rut. Rutting bucks do crazy things and sometimes stupid things when their twitterpated with the scent of a receptive doe. I don’t profess to be a big buck or “Trophy Hunter.” I was raised as a […]
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Recycling rates per town
The following is the percentage of waste that towns in the Lakes Region recycle on an annual basis: Windham 39 percent Standish 15 percent Raymond 28 percent Gray 55 percent Bridgton 40 percent
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Gray's Vreeland elected president of Spannocchia Foundation
Midge Vreeland, a Gray resident and vice president of Vreeland Marketing & Design in Yarmouth, has been named board president for the Spannocchia Foundation. The Spannocchia Foundation, based in Portland, is a member-supported organization dedicated to encouraging global dialogue about sustaining cultural landscapes for future generations. Vreeland has been a board member since 2002, when […]