WINDHAM — The American Legion Field-Allen Post 148 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10643 are hosting the 1st Annual Women Veteran’s Luncheon Oct. 19 at the Windham Veterans Center, 35 Veterans Memorial Drive. From 9 a.m. until noon, there will be refreshments and pampering, including Reiki and mini massages. Lunch will be served […]
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Maine Lakes Brewfest tickets available
CASCO — The 16th annual Maine Lakes Brewfest will be held Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Point Sebago, 261 Point Sebago Road. This year’s theme is “Sampling the Best!” No one under 21 will be admitted, and no pets are allowed. Parking is $5 per car. Tickets can be purchased online […]
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Funeral Saturday for longtime NG firefighter
NEW GLOUCESTER — A firefighter funeral with honors will be held on Saturday for New Gloucester firefighter George Lewis Carman, who died Sept. 10 after a battle with cancer. Carman received a double lung transplant in 2011 and battled cystic fibrosis his entire life. He was diagnosed with cancer in November 2018. He was a […]
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Three run for Cebra’s Selectboard seat in Naples
NAPLES — Three candidates are running for the two-year balance of a three-year Selectboard term. The seat was recently vacated when Rich Cebra resigned from the position without explaining why. Caleb Humphrey, Rickie Paraschak and Patricia Raitto have submitted nomination papers for the position. The term will expire June 2021. The election will be held Nov. […]
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Windham teens arrested for vandalism at Scarborough turf field
SCARBOROUGH – Two 18-year-olds from Windham and Westbrook and a 17-year-old from Windham were arrested Tuesday in connection with the July 2 vandalism at Scarborough High School’s turf field, Scarborough police said. Griffin MacVane of Windham was charged with aggravated criminal mischief and driving to endanger, according to Scarborough police. Robert Maynard of Westbrook was charged […]
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New Standish roundabout just needs a few finishing touches
STANDISH — The new roundabout at a high-crash intersection of Route 25 and Manchester and Saco roads has been substantially completed. The roundabout is open to drivers, but Ernie Martin, senior project manager at the Maine Department of Transportation, said there are “some outstanding items that will still need completion,” including highway lighting and some […]
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Public invited to meet Windham town manager finalist
WINDHAM — The town will hold a meet and greet Wednesday, Sept. 11, with the finalist for the position of town manager. Leon Goodwin is a New Hampshire native who currently works as a foreign service officer with the U.S. Department of State. He previously worked in New Hampshire as town manager and assistant town […]
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Restored Quaker Ridge Schoolhouse to be dedicated
CASCO — The Raymond Casco Historical Society will hold a dedication for the restored one-room Quaker Ridge Schoolhouse on Sept. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. The schoolhouse, located at 820 Roosevelt Trail, was destroyed by a fire in 2018. The museum, old barn and antique cars will be open for visitors, and there will […]
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Judge rules in favor of Windham in Copps’ lawsuit
WINDHAM — A judge has ruled in favor of the town in a lawsuit filed by Elvin and Randy Copp of CSG Properties and Copp Equipment over Windham’s mineral extraction moratorium. A Cumberland County Superior Court judge found Aug. 12 “that there was no proof of discrimination on the part of the town in enacting […]
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King representatives to meet with constituents in Windham
WINDHAM — Representatives from U.S. Sen. Angus King’s office will be at Windham Town Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, to meet with constituents about specific legislative issues and concerns about government agencies. No appointment is necessary, and all conversations will be confidential. The meetings will be held in the front […]