The Gray Town Council has approved an emergency ordinance that institutes a mask mandate at all town properties, given the high level of COVID-19 community transmission in Cumberland County. Masks are not required in outdoor settings where physical distancing is possible, including open spaces and ballfields. The Town Council has also directed the town manager to […]
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Raymond library announces holiday events, new hours
Raymond Public Library has new hours and has released information about the upcoming holiday events schedule. The library is now open Monday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon (seniors only); Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual […]
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Casco considers dog leash ordinance for town properties
Due to concerns about dogs running loose on fields at Casco Community Park, the Casco Select Board will discuss drafting a leash ordinance for all town properties at a meeting Oct. 5. “If we’re going to have a policy on canines and domesticated animals it should be for all facilities, not just one,” Town Manager […]
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4-H Pig Raffle, Kitchen fundraisers can be found at fair
The Cumberland County 4-H Leaders Association will hold their annual 4-H Pig Raffle Ticket Sales and 4-H Kitchen Food Booth Fundraisers at the 2021 Cumberland Fair Sept. 26-Oct. 2. The fundraisers support scholarships, camperships, activities, events and trips for 4-H members in Cumberland County. Raffle tickets are on sale now at the UMaine Extension Cumberland […]
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Standish school gets $10,000 classroom supply boost
Edna Libby Elementary School in Standish has been “adopted” by RHP Properties. Under an AdoptAClassroom.org program, the school will receive $10,000 for classroom supplies and materials from RHP Properties, a national operator of manufactured homes Edna Libby serves approximately 261 children, many from Pine Tree Estates, a nearby RHP Properties manufactured home community. “With all […]
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Six on ballot for two Windham seats on RSU 14 Board of Directors
Two incumbents representing Windham on the RSU 14 Board of Directors face challenges from four other candidates in November. Jennie Butler and Christina Small are seeking re-election to their three-year terms, and newcomers Barbara Bagshaw, Jessica Bridges, Carrie Grant and Michael Pasquini are running to unseat them in the Nov. 2 election. RSU 14 includes […]
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Virtual mental health summit scheduled for Oct. 7-8
The Windham-Raymond School District will host a virtual mental health summit for teachers, parents, youth and community members Oct. 7-8 from 8 a.m. to noon each day. Keynote speakers will include representatives from the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Maine, Be the Influence, Opportunity Alliance, Sweetser School’s OPTIONS (Overdose Prevention Through Intensive Outreach Naloxone and Safety) […]
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Saturday book sale benefits Bridgton Public Library
The Friends of the Bridgton Library is hosting a September book sale from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, in the Book Shed at the rear of the Bridgton Library parking lot. Cash and checks will be accepted. Proceeds from the book sale will support the library’s many activities and programs. The Friends of the Library […]
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Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club Zoom meeting to address opioid epidemic
Chief Bob Mackenzie of the Kennebunk Police Department will address the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club on the opioid epidemic and substance use disorder over Zoom on Thursday Sept. 23 at 7:30 a.m. The opioid epidemic and substance abuse are getting worse in Maine, with the state having averaged 50 overdose deaths per month so far […]
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Saint Joseph’s event will focus on stopping hate crime
The New England Arab American Organization will be sponsoring a free event in Standish that focuses on stopping hate crime. “No Doubt: How to be an Active Bystander” will be held at St. Joseph’s College of Maine from 2-5 p.m. Sept. 7 and include training on how to safely intervene while witnessing acts of hate. […]