WINDHAM – About a dozen Windham residents shot up a barrage of complaints at the Windham Town Council Tuesday night regarding the scourge they say is blanketing Windham’s skies at night. The residents, who represented all areas of town and were surprised to see they weren’t alone in their complaints, say fireworks are being shot […]
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Windham residents speak out against nightly fireworks displays
WINDHAM – About a dozen Windham residents shot up a barrage of complaints at the Windham Town Council Tuesday night regarding the scourge they say is blanketing Windham’s skies at night. The residents, who represented all areas of town and were surprised to see they weren’t alone in their complaints, say fireworks are being shot […]
Windham residents speak out against nightly fireworks displays
WINDHAM – About a dozen Windham residents shot up a barrage of complaints at the Windham Town Council Tuesday night regarding the scourge they say is blanketing Windham’s skies at night. The residents, who represented all areas of town and were surprised to see they weren’t alone in their complaints, say fireworks are being shot […]
Hogweed infestation grows on Albion Road in Windham
WINDHAM – What started out as one or two giant hogweed plants a few years ago has quickly grown into a minor infestation near the corner of Albion Road and Route 302 in Windham. The plant, which can grow to 14 feet and has been described as “Queen Anne’s lace on steroids,” is harmless to […]
Inside New Gloucester – 7/13
Pet Show at library Would you like to show off your beloved pet and meet other interesting ones? Come to the New Gloucester Public Library, 379 Intervale Road on Tuesday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. for its 10th annual Pet Show. All pets are welcome to attend for an animal-themed storytime, socializing, and species-appropriate snacks. […]
Inside Naples – 7/13
Fourth of July Mother Nature almost stole the show this Fourth by providing a fantastic light and sound show of her own late in the afternoon. I had a view of Brandy Pond while praying this, too, would pass, and it was spectacular. Not to mention that everyone in the group I was with agreed […]
New Gloucester woman, juveniles linked to several residential burglaries
NEW GLOUCESTER – A New Gloucester woman and three unidentified juvenile males have been connected to seven residential burglaries in Cumberland County, with several more in Cumberland, Androscoggin and Oxford counties under investigation, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. Juanita Small, 40, of Sabbathday Road, was arrested along with the three other suspects, ages […]
I’ll Have Another sold for $10 million
The owner of I’ll Have Another says he sold his Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner to a farm in Japan for $10 million, a price that far exceeded any amount he was offered in the United States.
L.L. Bean celebration ‘very successful’
Only routine health problems and two fender-benders are reported during the 100th anniversary’s finale.
Injured hiker rescued from Appalachian Trail
The teen hurt her ankle and had to be carried out over two miles of treacherous terrain, the warden service says.