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New Windham store stretches shopping area

WINDHAM – Over the last few months, the new Tractor Supply Co. store in Windham has been rapidly rising from a previously unused level parcel north of the rotary on Route 302. One of a dozen new Tractor Supply locations in Maine, the Windham store is considered a medium box, coming in at just under […]

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New Windham ATV club on search for happy trails

WINDHAM – Bracing the steering wheel of his Polaris RZR side-by-side, Jason Palmer demonstrates what ATV riding is all about. With Palmer at the helm, the machine – basically a golf cart on serious steroids – navigates the twisty approach trail at the Lowell Preserve in East Windham with ease. The bumpy ride requires a […]

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New Windham ATV club on search for happy trails

WINDHAM – Bracing the steering wheel of his Polaris RZR side-by-side, Jason Palmer demonstrates what ATV riding is all about. With Palmer at the helm, the machine – basically a golf cart on serious steroids – navigates the twisty approach trail at the Lowell Preserve in East Windham with ease. The bumpy ride requires a […]

Posted inLakes Region Weekly

Inside Raymond – 11/24

Community Tree Lighting It is time to start enjoying the holidays and to help kick off the season, the annual tree lighting will take place on the library lawn this Sunday, Nov. 27. The event will begin with a special story time held at 4:30 p.m. inside the library followed by carols performed by the […]

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Inside Raymond – 11/24

Community Tree Lighting It is time to start enjoying the holidays and to help kick off the season, the annual tree lighting will take place on the library lawn this Sunday, Nov. 27. The event will begin with a special story time held at 4:30 p.m. inside the library followed by carols performed by the […]

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Holiday aid: More, please

LAKES REGION – “We have enough, thanks. We can’t take anymore.” That’s one thing you will never hear from a food pantry manager, especially during the holidays. At Thanksgiving, the role of the local food pantry is critical for those struggling to make ends meet but nevertheless want to provide their families with a traditional […]

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Inside Gray – 11/24

Volunteer recognition Each year, Gray recognizes volunteers throughout the community for their exemplary citizenship and volunteerism. It is time for the nomination of these recipients. As community members, it is asked that you provide nominations for the following categories: Volunteer of the Year, Committee of the Year, Organization of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award and […]

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Planning for the future

WINDHAM – With term limits looming, longtime Windham politicians Bill Diamond, Gary Plummer and Mark Bryant discuss their next moves. WINDHAM – Residents of Windham have been represented at the state level by the same three men for the last seven years: state Sen. Bill Diamond, Rep. Gary Plummer and Rep. Mark Bryant. The trio […]

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Leadership appointments divide Windham Town Council

WINDHAM – Frustration overflowed at Tuesday’s Windham Town Council meeting, with a divided council unable to move ahead with the traditional chairmanship appointments. Needing four votes to elect council officers, the typically routine appointments that begin the council’s year didn’t take place Tuesday night, with the five councilors divided 3-2 on motions to elect Matthew […]

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Leadership appointments divide Windham Town Council

WINDHAM – Frustration overflowed at Tuesday’s Windham Town Council meeting, with a divided council unable to move ahead with the traditional chairmanship appointments. Needing four votes to elect council officers, the typically routine appointments that begin the council’s year didn’t take place Tuesday night, with the five councilors divided 3-2 on motions to elect Matthew […]