GRAY — The celebrity moose calf is officially “here to stay.” Maine Wildlife Park Superintendent Curt Johnson said the 2-month-old female is “doing very, very well” after being sent to the 40-acre park off Route 26 in June. The moose melted hearts across the country in a viral video of her with the dog of the […]
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Updated: Allegations emerge after town manager’s firing
STANDISH — The former town manager claims he is a victim of assault and false allegations of harassment by an employee, and would welcome the opportunity to say so in court. Kris Tucker on Tuesday said a third-party investigation for the town exonerated him of harassment allegations by a person the probe identified as a […]
Hiram man pleads not guilty in Windham fatal crash
PORTLAND – A Hiram man accused of causing a deadly car crash on Tandberg Trail in Windham pleaded not guilty or denied the seven charges against him in Cumberland County Superior Court Friday. Philip John Macri, 28, faces charges of manslaughter, aggravated criminal operating under the influence, two counts of aggravated assault, aggravated trafficking in scheduled […]
Windham Weaponry’s donation to Scouts aids Camp Hinds
RAYMOND — The recently rebuilt shooting range complex at Camp William Hinds will be renamed the “Windham Weaponry Youth Shooting Sports Ranges” after a commitment from the firearms manufacturer to donate $100,000 to the Pine Tree Council of Maine, Boy Scouts of America. “We believe in teaching youth and families the safe, responsible enjoyment of […]
Region’s legislators hold forum on common concerns
STANDISH — State lawmakers from across the Lakes Region converged at Saint Joseph’s College last Saturday for a forum that allowed residents, business owners and town officials to ask questions directly of the people who represent them in Augusta. The event, organized by the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, focused mainly on issues affecting […]
G-NG team’s apt app wins state contest
GRAY — The Lady Patriots basketball team isn’t the only group of girls to bring home a state title to Gray-New Gloucester High School. A team of five female students won the Maine Verizon Innovative Learning App Challenge in January, building on the school’s history of success in a technology competition where participants develop ideas for potential […]
Gray’s Post Cane goes to first female recipient
GRAY – The Town of Gray has revived an old tradition and broken new ground in the process by awarding its Boston Post Cane to 96-year-old Charlotte E. Frost, the first woman in town history to receive the cane. “I have a cane, but it isn’t a Boston Post Cane,” joked Frost during an interview at […]
Gray’s Post Cane goes to first female recipient
GRAY – The Town of Gray has revived an old tradition and broken new ground in the process by awarding its Boston Post Cane to 96-year-old Charlotte E. Frost, the first woman in town history to receive the cane. “I have a cane, but it isn’t a Boston Post Cane,” joked Frost during an interview at […]
Gray council extends marijuana moratorium
GRAY – The Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to extend Gray’s moratorium on marijuana retail stores and social clubs, effectively banning those establishments in Gray for at least another six months. The move extends the previous 180-day moratorium put in place by the council last September, which attempted to get ahead of the uncertainty surrounding […]
Gray council extends marijuana moratorium
GRAY – The Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to extend Gray’s moratorium on marijuana retail stores and social clubs, effectively banning those establishments in Gray for at least another six months. The move extends the previous 180-day moratorium put in place by the council last September, which attempted to get ahead of the uncertainty surrounding […]