A week after making a bomb threat at the Windham High School, a Windham student is awaiting a November court date on charges of terrorizing. On Wednesday, Oct. 11, teachers at the high school found a note written in pink highlighter, threatening of a bomb in the building. The note, which appeared to be written […]
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Vote for John Robinson
Editor, I am writing this letter in full support of re-electing John Robinson as our State Representative to the legislature. Having had the privilege to have served as your representative for five terms, I was very proud to have John Robinson succeed me in that position. John is a businessman that understands Maine’s oppressive business […]
Vote for John Robinson
Editor, I am writing this letter in full support of re-electing John Robinson as our State Representative to the legislature. Having had the privilege to have served as your representative for five terms, I was very proud to have John Robinson succeed me in that position. John is a businessman that understands Maine’s oppressive business […]
Vote for John Robinson
Editor, I am writing this letter in full support of re-electing John Robinson as our State Representative to the legislature. Having had the privilege to have served as your representative for five terms, I was very proud to have John Robinson succeed me in that position. John is a businessman that understands Maine’s oppressive business […]
Raymond Town Hall installs self service station
Tired of waiting in line to register your car? At the Raymond Town Hall you may not have to anymore. A self-service station was recently set up in the map room of the Raymond Town Hall to allow residents the opportunity to assist themselves with such tasks as registering their vehicles, registering their dogs or […]
Raymond willing to work with developer on senior housing
At Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting in Raymond, selectmen informed Developer Peter Busque they are willing to work with him on plans for a senior housing project. The plans have been underway since December 2004 when Busque bought a large parcel of land, close to 60 acres, on Route 85 in Raymond. Shortly after […]
Little lake stewards wanted
The Portland Water District invites area preschoolers to join them for themed, read-aloud story times and related activities during the fall and winter months. The books and activities offered will aim to build upon children’s natural curiosities about the environment. All events are free and take place on Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. Snacks […]
Little lake stewards wanted
The Portland Water District invites area preschoolers to join them for themed, read-aloud story times and related activities during the fall and winter months. The books and activities offered will aim to build upon children’s natural curiosities about the environment. All events are free and take place on Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. Snacks […]
Standish diner supports troops, hosts BBQ for new Maine license plate
Two Trails Fabulous ’50s Diner, on Route 25 in Standish, is hosting a community barbecue to raise money for a new Maine license plate. The new specialty plate, dubbed the “We Support Our Troops Plate,” would raise funds for a trust administered by the Army National Guard and distributed to military families in need. The […]
Raymond pays Cumberland County taxes despite remaining concerns
The Raymond Town Selectmen voted 3 to 2 Tuesday night to pay their Cumberland County taxes. Last month, the board voted against paying the taxes after the county increased the taxes 5.8 percent from the year before. Selectman Joseph Bruno voted yes on paying the taxes even though he doesn’t agree with the increase. “I […]