GRAY — Gray and New Gloucester recreation departments are partnering to offer the first ever Gray-New Gloucester Winter Fest March 6-7. The event will be held at Pennell Park at the Gray Town Hall Complex, 24 Main St. On Friday from 5:30-7 p.m. there will be ice skating, a bonfire and music. Activities on Saturday, […]
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Bonny Eagle seeking new high school principal
STANDISH — Bonny Eagle High School is searching for a permanent principal to replace Michael Johnson, who has been serving as interim principal for the past year. Former principal Lori Napolitano moved to the position of assistant superintendent last summer, and Johnson filled in this year. Now, Superintendent Paul Penna said, the district is searching […]
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Corey honored with AARP award
WINDHAM — Rep. Patrick Corey, R-Windham, received the AARP Maine Capitol Caregivers Award on Jan. 21. He joins a bipartisan group of elected officials from 30 states who AARP says are advancing policies to bring more help to family caregivers. Corey sponsored successful legislation to support family caregivers and help spouses remain in their homes. […]
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Forum scheduled to answer questions about REAL ID
WINDHAM — Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, will hold a forum Feb. 12 to answer questions about the new REAL ID, its necessary requirements and the deadline for obtaining one. Mainers are required to update their driver’s license by Oct. 1, 2020, in order to adhere to new standards set by the Department of Homeland Security […]
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Sebago searching for new public works director
SEBAGO — Public Works Director Wayne Allen will retire in July, and the town is accepting applications for his replacement. The town would like to bring the new director in to be trained before Allen leaves so that the two can overlap, making the transition as smooth as possible, Town Manager Michele Bukoveckas said. “I’d […]
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Raymond selects first ever rec director
RAYMOND — The town has chosen Joseph Crocker of Windham to serve as its first recreation director. “He’s just what we’re looking for,” said Town Manager Don Willard. “We’re very excited for him to come.” Crocker has worked in parks and recreation in Saco, Auburn and Kennebunk and, most recently, Lewiston. He has an MBA […]
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Operation Stop Arm over halfway to its goal
WINDHAM — Operation Stop Arm is over halfway to its goal of raising $32,250 to purchase 15 stop arms for RSU 14. The towns of Windham and Raymond, the Windham PTA, the Raymond PTO and Odyssey Angels – a group of 8-year-olds from Windham Primary School who are asking businesses to donate – have joined […]
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NG public works facility substantially complete
NEW GLOUCESTER — Interim Town Manager Paul First said substantial completion of the town’s new public works facility was achieved on Jan. 16. “We’re still waiting for the certificate of occupancy from the code enforcement officer,” First said, but he predicated they would move in “soon.” The new facility, which cost $4.6 million, is located […]
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Chamber of Commerce chooses new director
WINDHAM — The Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce recently announced the appointment of its new executive director, Robin Mullins of Windham. Mullins has worked as the chamber’s office manager for three years and most recently took over the duties of executive director during Lynn Mansfield’s three-month medical leave. Mansfield decided not to return to […]
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Lake Region Community Chorus looking for singers
BRIDGTON — The Lake Region Community Chorus invites singers to join its spring session. Auditions are not required, but some familiarity with reading music would be helpful. Registration will be held from 6:20-8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at the Twitchell Chapel at Bridgton Academy. That is also the first rehearsal date for the chorus. Future […]