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New Lungs for George namesake ‘doing well’

Scott Doyle, who is now helping his infant son, Carter, wage a health battle, was one of the lead organizers of the successful New Lungs for George campaign, which raised about $200,000 for New Gloucester’s George Carman. While Carman had health insurance, the fundraising effort, which lasted for more than five years, helped the family […]

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Inside Bridgton: 1/23/2015

Remembering the Honabergers Living in a tight-knit town has its benefits and drawbacks, and they are usually related to the same issue: the smaller the town the more likely you are to know everybody, and they to know you…the good, the bad and the ugly. Fortunately for those of us who live in Bridgton, most […]

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Inside Naples: 1/23/2015

School Spirit? Lake Region High School is excited to announce that the school has been selected to compete in this season’s School Spirit Challenge sponsored by Channel 13 and Fox 23 on Friday, Feb. 13. They are looking to raise as much non-perishable food and/or monetary donations for the Good Shepard Food Bank. To date, […]

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Inside New Gloucester: 1/23/2015

Doyle Dunk Donations Five-month-old Carter Doyle was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder in December 2014 and is currently a patient at Maine Medical Center. His parents Scott and Amanda Doyle are splitting their time between the hospital and home in New Gloucester to be with their other son Ethan. The Doyles are active community […]

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Raymond board delivers split verdict on Cape parking lot

The Raymond Planning Board has delivered a split decision on the town of Frye Island’s proposed Raymond Cape park-and-ride facility, delaying once more approval of the long-awaited parking lot. The board voted 3-3 on the application Jan. 14, with Greg Foster, Ben Krauter and William Priest in favor, and Robert O’Neill, Steve Linne and Bruce […]

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Cost-sharing plan for RSU heads to vote

The Regional School Unit 14 board has recommended a new cost-sharing formula based on town property valuations that would increase taxes for Windham residents and reduce Raymond’s burden. In a unanimous decision, the board voted 6-0 earlier this month to recommend the new policy, setting the stage for voters to weigh in on the formula […]

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Cost-sharing plan for RSU heads to vote

The Regional School Unit 14 board has recommended a new cost-sharing formula based on town property valuations that would increase taxes for Windham residents and reduce Raymond’s burden. In a unanimous decision, the board voted 6-0 earlier this month to recommend the new policy, setting the stage for voters to weigh in on the formula […]

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Inside Windham: 1/16/2015

Winter Jackets, Coats Needed The Windham Clothes Closet, a welcome free resource, is in need of warm winter jackets for children. Bring your gently used children’s winter jackets/coats, sizes infant through 20 and men’s sizes small and medium to the Clothes Closet Monday and Tuesday mornings (downstairs at the food pantry) or at other times, […]

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Inside Windham: 1/16/2015

Winter Jackets, Coats Needed The Windham Clothes Closet, a welcome free resource, is in need of warm winter jackets for children. Bring your gently used children’s winter jackets/coats, sizes infant through 20 and men’s sizes small and medium to the Clothes Closet Monday and Tuesday mornings (downstairs at the food pantry) or at other times, […]