Historical Society Meeting

The Raymond-Casco Historical Society will meet on Monday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Raymond Safety Building. For more info on the historical society call Wayne Holmquist, president at 655-7672 or visit web site at www.raymondmaine.org/historical_society

Raffle Winners

A trip from Annapolis, Md. brought an unexpected bonus David and Christy Trapp won a Christmas raffle sponsored by the Vendredi Club. Called the “Reindeer Auction,” the raffle was for a basket of Maine Christmas cheer and helped raise money for the Casco Fire/Rescue and local scholarships.

Casco Tax News

Interest began accruing Dec. 31, 2007 on the first half of the 2008 property tax bills. The second half is due without interest by April 10.

Local meetings

The Casco Zoning Board of Appeals meets Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m. upstairs in the Central Fire Station.

The Casco Finance Committee meets Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m., also at the Central Fire Station and is also open to the public.

The School Administrative District 61 School Board meets Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. at the Lake Region Vocational Center.

Grant makes for good reading

The Casco Public Library has received 71 children’s books worth $1,052.75 through a grant from The Libri Foundation’s Books for Children program. To apply for this grant the library had to have a sponsoring organization raise up to $350, which The Libri Foundation would match 2:1. The Casco Home School Alliance contracted with Beth Hayden, a teacher and library volunteer, to do their biannual evaluations and enthusiastically agreed to donate their fees to the library. Many thanks to all of you. Your generosity along with the Libri grant has allowed us to expand the children’s collection with some excellent children’s books.

Lake Region Middle School Notes

There will be a school dance Friday Jan. 11 from 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Report Cards will be issued Friday, Jan. 25.

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