The Raymond Board of Selectmen decided unanimously at Tuesday’s meeting to adopt a merit-based pay system for office staff. The new system marks a shift from determining pay increases using a cost of living adjustment. The new system for pay increases will go into effect in July 2017. The proposed pay scale takes into account […]
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Raymond enacts merit-based pay for town employees
The Raymond Board of Selectmen decided unanimously at Tuesday’s meeting to adopt a merit-based pay system for office staff. The new system marks a shift from determining pay increases using a cost of living adjustment. The new system for pay increases will go into effect in July 2017. The proposed pay scale takes into account […]
Inside Gray
April at the library Attend a free movie and enjoy a tasty snack in the Gray Public Library’s new “theater.” Showing soon are: “Legends of the Fall” (R), Thursday, April 14 at 2 p.m.; “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (PG-13) , Saturday, April 16, 10:30 a.m. and Saturday, April 16. 1 p.m.; “Hotel Transylvania 2” […]
Inside Gray
April at the library Attend a free movie and enjoy a tasty snack in the Gray Public Library’s new “theater.” Showing soon are: “Legends of the Fall” (R), Thursday, April 14 at 2 p.m.; “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (PG-13) , Saturday, April 16, 10:30 a.m. and Saturday, April 16. 1 p.m.; “Hotel Transylvania 2” […]
Mixed signs after record mild winter
With budget season under way, town officials are pleased to see some of the savings brought by a mild winter. The lack of snow and prolonged frigid temperatures have saved towns money on sand and salt, as well as overtime for employees hired to perform winter road maintenance. This might suggest that businesses that rely […]
Mixed signs after record mild winter
With budget season under way, town officials are pleased to see some of the savings brought by a mild winter. The lack of snow and prolonged frigid temperatures have saved towns money on sand and salt, as well as overtime for employees hired to perform winter road maintenance. This might suggest that businesses that rely […]
Troubled waters in Windham: Studies show tributaries of the Presumpscot River remain inadequate for maintaining aquatic life.
The Department of Environmental Protection has reported that five bodies of running water located partially or entirely in Windham are impaired according to federal and state standards. In an effort to address this, town officials and local volunteer organizations are intensifying the conversation around water-quality issues. The Windham Town Council, meeting Tuesday, discussed creating a […]
Troubled waters in Windham: Studies show tributaries of the Presumpscot River remain inadequate for maintaining aquatic life.
The Department of Environmental Protection has reported that five bodies of running water located partially or entirely in Windham are impaired according to federal and state standards. In an effort to address this, town officials and local volunteer organizations are intensifying the conversation around water-quality issues. The Windham Town Council, meeting Tuesday, discussed creating a […]
Fields have their day: RSU 14 crew cited for care they provide
With warmer temperatures this week and spring seemingly arriving early, the grounds crew for Regional School Unit 14 is starting the elaborate process of readying the fields for the next athletics season. But the fields are already in good shape, and have awards to prove it. Two of Windham’s athletic fields have been recognized nationally […]
Scots’ one-act drought comes to dramatic end
Student thespians from Bonny Eagle High School added some new hardware to their trophy case this week with a Class A regional win at the Maine Drama Festival. It’s the first time Bonny Eagle has won the regional one-act play competition in more than a decade, according to the troupe’s director, Rick Osann. Actor Rose […]