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MDOT announces $6.2M in Lakes Region road work

Naples, Casco and Poland are scheduled to receive approximately $6.2 million in road and bridgework over the next two fiscal years. The Maine Department of Transportation is calling for 12 projects, ranging $48,000 to $2.5 million in the area. The projects are listed in the Biennial Capital Work Plan produced by the Maine DOT for […]

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MDOT announces $6.2M in Lakes Region road work

Naples, Casco and Poland are scheduled to receive approximately $6.2 million in road and bridgework over the next two fiscal years. The Maine Department of Transportation is calling for 12 projects, ranging $48,000 to $2.5 million in the area. The projects are listed in the Biennial Capital Work Plan produced by the Maine DOT for […]

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With summer officially begun, what are your summer plans? Howard and Carol Lloyd, 69 and 66, Naples “Our summer plans are to stay here on Long Lake in Naples, relax and enjoy the lake. We’re having visitors from Florida and we’ll also try to get on our jet skis. And visit with the grandchildren from […]

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Thanks for the bipartisan support

To the Editor, Jane and I want to express our deep appreciation to everyone who has sent emails, called or stopped by our home to offer support regarding the sign on Route 302 in Raymond. It was amazing how it made no difference regarding people’s political party. We heard from many high profile Republicans and […]

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Thanks for the bipartisan support

To the Editor, Jane and I want to express our deep appreciation to everyone who has sent emails, called or stopped by our home to offer support regarding the sign on Route 302 in Raymond. It was amazing how it made no difference regarding people’s political party. We heard from many high profile Republicans and […]

Posted inLakes Region Weekly

Thanks for the bipartisan support

To the Editor, Jane and I want to express our deep appreciation to everyone who has sent emails, called or stopped by our home to offer support regarding the sign on Route 302 in Raymond. It was amazing how it made no difference regarding people’s political party. We heard from many high profile Republicans and […]

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Windham Center Stage Theater receives award

For their contributions to the youth and families of Windham and the surrounding areas, Kane Loukas, right, of Youth Alternatives and wife Kate, on left, presented an award on behalf of the Cumberland County Child Abuse and Neglect Council to representatives of the Windham Center Stage Theatre. The award was presented during a luncheon on […]

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Legislative briefs

Angus no king House Speaker John Richardson is taking issue with comments made by former Gov. Angus King that the state should look ahead to redeveloping its military bases rather than fighting what appears to be an impossible battle with the Pentagon to keep them open. “Governor King was sometimes wrong around here, but never […]

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Property tax reform should ease taxpayers' burden

Remember those words. It’s what led to the Palesky tax referendum. It’s what led to the Maine Municipal Association’s tax referendum. Palesky might have passed if it didn’t have to compete with MMA’s bill and the Governor’s bill. (Although I believe there were problems with the Palesky bill.) But MMA’s bill did win that vote. […]

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Property tax reform should ease taxpayers' burden

Remember those words. It’s what led to the Palesky tax referendum. It’s what led to the Maine Municipal Association’s tax referendum. Palesky might have passed if it didn’t have to compete with MMA’s bill and the Governor’s bill. (Although I believe there were problems with the Palesky bill.) But MMA’s bill did win that vote. […]