RAYMOND – With demand for expert woodworking skills slowed with the sluggish economy, Raymond resident Jeff Pomeroy last fall thought outside the box, and after nine months working with town and state agencies, his persistence has paid off. Next week, with his 16-year-old daughter Grace working by his side, the Egypt Road resident is set […]
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The Black Ghost Café ready to open on Sebago Lake
RAYMOND – With demand for expert woodworking skills slowed with the sluggish economy, Raymond resident Jeff Pomeroy last fall thought outside the box, and after nine months working with town and state agencies, his persistence has paid off. Next week, with his 16-year-old daughter Grace working by his side, the Egypt Road resident is set […]
After referendum fails, SAD 61 board to discuss budget cuts May 31
NAPLES – While voting turnout was light, those who showed up for Tuesday’s School Administrative District 61 budget validation referendum overwhelmingly rejected the proposed $26.12 million budget. The school board will now have to revise the budget, beginning at its May 31 meeting. The plan is to have another budget proposal ready for voters by […]
After referendum fails, SAD 61 board to discuss budget cuts May 31
NAPLES – While voting turnout was light, those who showed up for Tuesday’s School Administrative District 61 budget validation referendum overwhelmingly rejected the proposed $26.12 million budget. The school board will now have to revise the budget, beginning at its May 31 meeting. The plan is to have another budget proposal ready for voters by […]
96-year-old named grand marshal of Standish parade
STANDISH – Elizabeth “Betty” Edwards has been a lot of things to the people of Standish – a neighbor, friend, town councilor, volunteer, community planner – and on June 25, the 96-year-old will become a grand marshal. “I have something really exciting to announce,” said Town Manager Gordon Billington when declaring Edwards’ newest title at […]
Inside Gray – 5/27
Supper out The First Congregational Church on Route 115 in Gray will be dishing up a Public Supper on Saturday May 28, at 5 p.m. Meal includes: Baked beans, casseroles, salads, homemade breads and desserts and beverages. Adults are $7, children under 12 are $3. Handicapped accessible. Contact 657-4279 for more information or day of […]
Inside Raymond – 5/27
Town meeting ?and elections Mark your calendars for this year’s Annual Town Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, June 7, at 7 p.m. at the Jordan-Small Middle School. Copies of the warrant articles can be found at the town office or on the town’s website at www.raymondmaine.org. Municipal elections will be held on Tuesday, […]
Inside Windham – 5/27
Congratulations ?to Hannah On May 14, Hannah M. Gallagher, daughter of Bridget and David Gallagher of Windham, graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington with a Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation. She is a 2007 graduate of Windham High School. She has been accepted into the Master’s of Occupational Therapy graduate program at […]
Former commander arrested for stealing funds from veterans' group
NEW GLOUCESTER – A former commander of a New Gloucester-based veterans’ group was arrested Monday for the theft of $8,900 from the organization. According to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, Peter Ross Bragdon continued to access a bank account belonging to the Sons of American Veterans group, which is located at 858 Lewiston Road in […]
Former commander arrested for stealing funds from veterans' group
NEW GLOUCESTER – A former commander of a New Gloucester-based veterans’ group was arrested Monday for the theft of $8,900 from the organization. According to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, Peter Ross Bragdon continued to access a bank account belonging to the Sons of American Veterans group, which is located at 858 Lewiston Road in […]