Even with technological advances in crime scene investigations, better interdepartmental communication and cooperation, and increasing visibility of law enforcement with 24-hour patrols, Maine is still strife with burglaries, specifically those committed by perpetrators with a drug dependency. And the Lakes Region is no exception. “I hate to say it, but at least I have job […]

At a Glance Sunday, July 9 – Summer Reading Program begins Sunday, July 16 – Book Sale begins Wednesday, July 26 – Book Discussion Group Summer Reading Program “On Safari,” the Summer Reading Program will begin on Sunday, July 9. At this time the packets for the program will be available for pickup at the […]

While Maine has long boasted about its high school graduation rate, it appears the numbers are being overstated by 10 percentage points or more – part of a national problem some suspected but talked little about. The state Department of Education Web site lists the 2005 graduation rate at 87 percent when in all likelihood […]

July 6-23: Schoolhouse Arts Center presents “Peter Pan,” the musical based on the play by J.M. Barrie, this technically challenging production is directed by Michael Hjort and musical director is Paul Stickney. Performances are Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sun. at 5 p.m. Tickets are $16, seniors/students are $14. Group rate of 10 or more […]

July 6-23: Schoolhouse Arts Center presents “Peter Pan,” the musical based on the play by J.M. Barrie, this technically challenging production is directed by Michael Hjort and musical director is Paul Stickney. Performances are Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sun. at 5 p.m. Tickets are $16, seniors/students are $14. Group rate of 10 or more […]

The town of Raymond, which is using 19 monitoring cameras at the Jordan Small Middle School and Raymond Elementary School, is considering expanding the program to include other town-owned properties. The installation of the cameras, which can be monitored live in a “command station” based in the modular classroom building near the Jordan Small Middle […]

The town of Raymond, which is using 19 monitoring cameras at the Jordan Small Middle School and Raymond Elementary School, is considering expanding the program to include other town-owned properties. The installation of the cameras, which can be monitored live in a “command station” based in the modular classroom building near the Jordan Small Middle […]

The town of Raymond, which is using 19 monitoring cameras at the Jordan Small Middle School and Raymond Elementary School, is considering expanding the program to include other town-owned properties. The installation of the cameras, which can be monitored live in a “command station” based in the modular classroom building near the Jordan Small Middle […]

You may recall my recent report on a forum I attended where Kristi Hargrove, of Colorado, discussed the Taxpayer Bill of Rights referendum that is on the ballot in Maine this November. Colorado, her home state, is currently the only state with TABOR. They have been living with it since 1992 so her experience is […]

You may recall my recent report on a forum I attended where Kristi Hargrove, of Colorado, discussed the Taxpayer Bill of Rights referendum that is on the ballot in Maine this November. Colorado, her home state, is currently the only state with TABOR. They have been living with it since 1992 so her experience is […]