WINDHAM – The Windham Town Council continued its debate on the finance committee on Dec. 19, weighing in on a proposed change to the council rules that govern the committee’s structure. The rules mandate that the council appoint three of its members to a finance committee, which is responsible for drafting the annual budget. The […]
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Finance committee debate turns to new council rules
WINDHAM – The Windham Town Council continued its debate on the finance committee on Dec. 19, weighing in on a proposed change to the council rules that govern the committee’s structure. The rules mandate that the council appoint three of its members to a finance committee, which is responsible for drafting the annual budget. The […]
Windham council appoints Heanssler to School Board
WINDHAM – On Dec. 19, the Windham Town Council appointed Pete Heanssler, a portfolio management officer at Bank of America, to the Windham-Raymond Regional School Unit 14 School Board. Heanssler will replace Toby Pennels, an 11-year veteran of the board who stepped down this fall after moving to Casco. According to state statute, it is […]
Celebrating the written word
WINDHAM – A sheriff, a state senator and a professional storyteller were among the 26 adults who read aloud to students at the Manchester School as part of Literacy Day on Dec. 19. The event, which was spearheaded by Walter Lamb of the Presumpscot Masonic Lodge No. 70 in Windham, featured public readings, book swaps […]
Chamber leader leaving
BRIDGTON – Barbara Clark, the executive director of the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, has resigned, effective Jan. 10. Clark assumed the role of executive director eight months ago. In a Dec. 20 email to chamber members, Madelyn Litz, the group’s president-elect, wrote that Clark had resigned “due to unforeseen personal issues,” and […]
Inside Bridgton – 12/27
Happy Vacation Week everybody! What a festive time to be in Bridgton, with the snowflake lights twinkling along Main Street, the shops and galleries decorated for the holidays, and friends from near and far here to celebrate the season. I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas, and wish for all of us a […]
Inside Bridgton – 12/27
Happy Vacation Week everybody! What a festive time to be in Bridgton, with the snowflake lights twinkling along Main Street, the shops and galleries decorated for the holidays, and friends from near and far here to celebrate the season. I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas, and wish for all of us a […]
Inside New Gloucester – 12/27
Winter Sports for Veterans A Veterans Adaptive Cross-Country Skiing program will be held every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon, Jan. 8, 2014 through March 2014. It is free to all veterans with physical disabilities, traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. No experience is necessary. Ski instructions and equipment are provided free of charge. […]
Inside Naples – 12/27
Happy New Year! I do hope everyone in Naples managed to stay warm and safe over the holidays. It was a busy time. Family Night at Tony’s Foodland was jam packed with people, goodies and excitement. The bitterly cold weather didn’t stop families from enjoying the festivities, even the horse-drawn carriage rides! Things will settle […]
Inside Windham – 12/27
Services for Veterans A Veterans Service Officer will be available at Windham Veterans Center on Wednesdays, Jan. 8 and 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. The Center is in back of Windham Mall. Take the road by Friendly’s Ice Cream, off Route 302, and go all the way to the end. Jugs Needed Donna Morton’s […]