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Fire in Windham's 'Red City' deemed arson

Martan Ghaderi watched in disbelief Tuesday afternoon as his South Windham home burned, a fire that the state fire marshal’s office has deemed an arson. According to fire investigator Sgt. Joel Davis, there was an “intentional human element” involved with the fire, though the fire marshal’s office isn’t releasing any further details “because that would […]

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Fire in Windham's 'Red City' deemed arson

Martan Ghaderi watched in disbelief Tuesday afternoon as his South Windham home burned, a fire that the state fire marshal’s office has deemed an arson. According to fire investigator Sgt. Joel Davis, there was an “intentional human element” involved with the fire, though the fire marshal’s office isn’t releasing any further details “because that would […]

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Route 35 to get new light

Due to increased traffic and complaints by motorists, a temporary light is set to become operational Monday at the intersection of Route 35 and Whites Bridge Road in Standish. According to Mark Latti, spokesman for the Maine Department of Transportation, the new light will be operational until repairs to Whites Bridge near Route 302 are […]

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Route 35 to get new light

Due to increased traffic and complaints by motorists, a temporary light is set to become operational Monday at the intersection of Route 35 and Whites Bridge Road in Standish. According to Mark Latti, spokesman for the Maine Department of Transportation, the new light will be operational until repairs to Whites Bridge near Route 302 are […]

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School budget cuts to hit hard

State aid for local education will be significantly less next year for school districts in the Lakes Region, according to a state report released on Monday. Compared to the current school year, RSU 14 (Windham-Raymond) is set to lose $1.8 million in state subsidy for education; SAD 6 (Bonny Eagle) is set to lose $767,000; […]

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School budget cuts to hit hard

State aid for local education will be significantly less next year for school districts in the Lakes Region, according to a state report released on Monday. Compared to the current school year, RSU 14 (Windham-Raymond) is set to lose $1.8 million in state subsidy for education; SAD 6 (Bonny Eagle) is set to lose $767,000; […]

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Inside Gray – 2/5

Think spring with Gray Little League Gray Little League 2010 registration days are almost here for Gray residents who want to play T-ball, minor or major league baseball, softball or junior softball. New players should register at one of three registration events to be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 9-11, from 6-8 p.m. at […]

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Inside Raymond – 2/5

Pinewood Derby After a day filled with racing their hand-crafted cars against one another, the Cub Scouts with the fastest cars were awarded trophies in Saturday’s Pinewood Derby. Competing against the other scouts of Pack 800, Kyle Nelson took first place with his car traveling fastest down the track. This highly anticipated annual event is […]

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Inside Windham – 2/5

Windham veteran news Art Stevenson of Pope Road, a veteran of the Merchant Marine, is at Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough. A visit from old friends would be nice – or send a cheery card to one of the men who served our country well! Another local veteran, Charlie Libby, would welcome visitors. He is […]