2015 ‘Welcome to Raymond’ Brochure in Production

The Raymond Revitalization Committee is again heading the “Welcome to Raymond” brochure project for its fourth year. The previous editions have been well received. The 2015 project is now in production and will be complete and delivered this spring.

The many Raymond businesses which continue to support the project and make it possible are greatly appreciated; 16 advertisers have already renewed for 2015.

All businesses who had ads and paid listings in the 2014 edition are being contacted for renewals. If you did not participate in 2014, or are a newer or home-based business, please contact the committee if you would like to be included. A paid listing or display ad is required and the business must be based in Raymond.

Please contact project coordinator Ellie Stengel of Custom Designed Graphics if you would like to be included or for more information. Office: 892-5994 or e-mail cdg1@fairpoint.net .

Incoming Freshmen

Preparations for the 2015-16 school year have started at Windham High School. On Monday, March 2, at 6:30 p.m. there will be an informational night for incoming eighth-grade parents and students in the Windham High School Performing Arts Center. During this meeting, general information about the school, information about the registration process, courses that are available to incoming students and the clubs and activities that are available will be shared. The night is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the school where you will be spending the next four years.

Raymond Village Library News

• Looking for a good mystery, discussion and the company of fellow mystery lovers? The place to be is the Casco Public Library on Thursday afternoons on the dates below from 1:30 to 3 pm.

Casco Public Library and Raymond Village Library have partnered to present Refreshing the Whodunit: Moving Beyond Christie and Doyle. This program is a “Let’s Talk About It Series,” sponsored by Maine Humanities Council, with discussions led by Jean Pottle.

According to Maine Humanities, “This Let’s Talk About It Series” provides new and experienced mystery and detective fans with an opportunity for in-depth conversation about how this genre has incorporated the contemporary world’s globalism; dilemmas of race, gender, ethnicity and class; religious conflict; historical revision and others.”

Titles to be discussed are available from Casco Public Library or Raymond Village Library. For more information call the Raymond Village Library at 655-4283 or the Casco Public Library at 617-4541.

Dr. Seuss Night

Each year in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, the Raymond Village Library hosts a party at the Raymond Elementary School gym. It includes games, puzzles, crafts, storytelling, prizes and exciting fun for everyone. There is no age limit. The evening is planned as a family event including special toddler activities. It all begins at 6:30, so plan a family night out and mark your calendars to join in the fun.

Game Day

The next game day will be Sunday, March 8, from 1-3 p.m. All students age 8 and older are invited to join the fun. Lots of games and a pizza snack. For more information, call the library at 655-4283.

Revitalization Committee wants members

The Raymond Revitalization Committee would love to have new members and business owners. After receiving many emails and Facebook correspondence, it seems that evening meetings may work better for many business owners so the next meeting with be on Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at La Mexicana. Please consider joining the committee.

The committee was founded in January 2011 by Wayne Holmquist and Sam Gifford in an attempt to direct the economic future of Raymond. They focus on bringing members of the community together with business owners to explore different options as well as find creative and entrepreneurial ideas to help drive the develop of Raymond’s business district and promote the area as a competitive leader for quality goods production.

This year the Raymond Revitalization Committee has decided to move forward with a July 4th celebration for the town of Raymond. They will be putting together a committee to help plan this event. Anyone who wants to join, please contact Carrie Colby at cmcolby@maine.rr.com.

Public Safety Advisory

The Public Safety Department would like to remind you to check your and your neighbors’ heating exhaust vents. With high snowfall totals or back-to-back storms, vents can easily become blocked and allow the backflow of carbon monoxide or other harmful gases back into the home that can cause illness or even death. Regularly check the batteries in detectors every month and call 911 immediately if you suspect that you or someone else may be exhibiting symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning such as nausea, headaches, lethargy not associated with a cold or illness. Please call 207-655-1187 if you have any questions.