Gray’s budget for FY23 includes $100,000 in funds for two new full-time fire and rescue positions to meet an increase in call volume. The total municipal budget is around $10.7 million, an increase of about $1.5 million. Town Manager Nate Rudy said the tax rate will remain the same at $14.61 per $100,000 of assessed […]
Lakes Region Weekly News
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Sibling Rivalry ready to rock in Westbrook
The local band was on the brink of breaking up even before their first show because of a vocalist’s medical issue. They’re playing next weekend at Westbrook Together Days.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Maine model train buffs show off their sets
A model train show Saturday in Westbrook displays a number of specialties within the hobby.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Combined beef store, bakery to open in Gorham Village
Brendon Wormell of Windham and Taylor Whitcomb of Raymond are teaming up on their farm market, Wormell Farms.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Royal River dam removal plans move forward
Royal River Alliance is hosting a World Fish Migration Day event May 21 to bring attention to the need to remove the Bridge Street and Elm Street dams to restore fish and the health of the river.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland-based rock band Rigometrics ready to roll
The three members are gearing up for their first East Coast tour, the result of a year of hustle and following their dream.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Westbrook High School to host Relay for Life
School officials hope to raise $25,000 this year for the American Cancer Society for research and prevention.
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Gray gets new preserve abutting Libby Hill trails
Royal River Conservation Trust makes its first substantial foray into Gray with the 150-acre site.
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Circus coming to Cumberland Fairgrounds despite worries over animal treatment
The Cumberland Town Council receives assurances from the Cumberland Farmers Club and approves the permit for 10 circus performances this summer.
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Conservation trust targets land in four-town ‘hot spot’
The Royal River watershed in New Gloucester, Pownal, Durham and Auburn “is special in the context of the unknown of the future climate,” according to the Royal River Conservation Trust, which is looking for land donations.