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Inside Raymond – 3/3

Dr. Seuss night Do not forget that tonight, March 4, is the annual Dr. Seuss party, a free event hosted by the Raymond Village Library to honor the great wordsmith. The fun will kick off at 6:30 p.m. at the Raymond Elementary School and children of all ages and their parents are invited to celebrate […]

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Inside Windham – 3/3

Sometimes I think a little section called “What Windham Means to Me” would be revealing and sometimes heartwarming. To me, it means security, it means that when one needs help, there is someone there to help. Here’s an example of the Windham I know. Last week, a man fell in his driveway, and obscured by […]

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Inside Windham – 3/3

Sometimes I think a little section called “What Windham Means to Me” would be revealing and sometimes heartwarming. To me, it means security, it means that when one needs help, there is someone there to help. Here’s an example of the Windham I know. Last week, a man fell in his driveway, and obscured by […]

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Bridgton voters reject bans on fast food, big-box stores

BRIDGTON – While Bridgton voters decided overwhelmingly to allow large-scale development and fast food restaurants on Tuesday, both sides in the debate are looking forward, hoping to write comprehensive ordinances guiding future business development. After several months of build-up, Bridgton voters defeated a ban on fast food/formula restaurants 931 to 472. A second referendum limiting […]

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Bridgton voters reject bans on fast food, big-box stores

BRIDGTON – While Bridgton voters decided overwhelmingly to allow large-scale development and fast food restaurants on Tuesday, both sides in the debate are looking forward, hoping to write comprehensive ordinances guiding future business development. After several months of build-up, Bridgton voters defeated a ban on fast food/formula restaurants 931 to 472. A second referendum limiting […]

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Rent-A-Husband's Warren, state agree to settlement

WINDHAM – Just weeks before his criminal trial was to commence, Kaile Warren signed a court-mediated settlement Wednesday with state prosecutors clearing him of all criminal charges. However, the Windham resident will be required to repay investors the $1.9 million that he solicited for his Rent-A-Husband handyman company in violation of Maine securities law. The […]

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Former councilor claims discrimination in Windham

WINDHAM – Former Windham Councilor Donna Chapman went on the offensive this week as she charged the town with discrimination in its handling of the fallout from last summer’s firing of a police officer. During the public comment portion of Tuesday’s Town Council meeting, Chapman demanded answers as to why the town’s legal firm had […]

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Former councilor claims discrimination in Windham

WINDHAM – Former Windham Councilor Donna Chapman went on the offensive this week as she charged the town with discrimination in its handling of the fallout from last summer’s firing of a police officer. During the public comment portion of Tuesday’s Town Council meeting, Chapman demanded answers as to why the town’s legal firm had […]

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Local soldier, 'a nice kid,' dies in basic training

NEW GLOUCESTER – The New Gloucester native who died after possibly contracting fungal pneumonia and H1N1 flu while at basic training for the Maine Army National Guard is being remembered this week as a personable and focused young man. Pfc. Jordan Chase, 19, came down with flu-like symptoms six weeks into his basic training course […]

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Inside Gray – 2/18

Patriot Players The Gray-New Gloucester Patriot Players will examine “taking tests” in their one-act performance of “Questionable” by Alan Haehnel. The Players will prep for the regional school competition with a public performance at 7 p.m. Friday, March 4, at the high school. The play is about the National Institute of Testing While Involving Theater […]