RAYMOND — The RSU 14 Withdrawal Committee is working on some remaining “minor” issues in its proposed separation agreement, committee member Rolf Olsen told the Selectboard at its meeting last week. Olsen said that once the proposal is complete, the committee will approve it and it will be presented to the town. Meanwhile, a sub-committee […]
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New sub floor at Dry Mills Schoolhouse
GRAY — The new sub floor of the historic Dry Mills Schoolhouse is nearly complete, except for the areas where cribs have been installed to support the beams that are holding the schoolhouse aloft. Soon, Merry Movers will inspect the schoolhouse, which is currently four feet in the air, and then lower it. Afterwards, the […]
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Grants available for Cumberland County nonprofits
PORTLAND — The Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program is accepting applications from nonprofit and public organizations for funding to support projects to strengthen communities. In 2019, the Cumberland County Committee awarded $65,600 in grants to 10 nonprofits, including: Little Sebago Lake Association, to develop a Little Sebago Loon Monitoring Program; Maine Youth Court, […]
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Raymond gets good response for rec director position
RAYMOND — Town Manager Don Willard is “very pleased with both the quality and the quantity of the applicants” for the town’s new recreation director position. The town received 15 applications and interviewed six candidates this week. Willard and Human Resources Officer Rita Theriault plan to interview two finalists, and Willard hopes to appoint someone […]
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District attorney to be guest on Speak Out
WINDHAM — This month’s “Speak Out” with Patrick Corey will feature District Attorney Jonathan Sahrbeck and a discussion about how the District Attorney’s Office works. The show will be filmed Thursday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Windham Town Hall, 8 School Road. Watch the show on Channel 1303, on the […]
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Land trust awarded grant for Peabody-Fitch Woods trail
BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust has received a $50,000 grant from the Recreational Trails Program to construct a new trail and parking area at Peabody-Fitch Woods, its newest preserve. The trust purchased the 252 acres of forestland surrounding Bridgton Historical Society’s Narramissic Farm in August 2019. The grant will be used to build an […]
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Gray Republicans schedule caucus for Jan. 22
GRAY — The Gray Republican Committee will caucus on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St. Voter registration will be available at 5:30 p.m. outside the large conference room. The purpose of the caucus is to elect delegates and alternates to the state convention, elect members to the […]
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Nominations for Maine teacher awards now open
AUGUSTA – Nominations are now open for the 2020 County Teachers of the Year and 2021 Teacher of the Year. Members of the public can nominate educators who “demonstrate a commitment to excellence and nurturing the achievement of all students” via the Maine Teacher of the Year Website until 5 p.m. on Feb. 3. Heather Whitaker, an alternative education teacher at Gorham Middle School […]
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New Gloucester accepting applications for town manager job
NEW GLOUCESTER — The town has set a 5 p.m. Jan. 27 deadline for applications for the position of town manager. The Board of Selectmen is looking for a manager “with strong financial management and budgeting skills, experience in economic and community development issues (and) demonstrated organizational leadership skills,” among other skills, according to an […]
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Eagles’ donation allows purchase of lifesaving system
NEW GLOUCESTER — The Fraternal Order of Eagles in New Gloucester on Monday donated $10,000 to the town’s Fire/Rescue Department to buy a chest compression system. The LUCAS (Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System) 3 Chest Compression System does chest compressions while on location and during transport. Having a patient in cardiac arrest normally necessitates the […]