WINDHAM – While arraignment next week on charges of fraudulent selling of securities is the most serious court action Kaile Warren faces, he also has been the focus of a flurry of recent legal proceedings. Warren, indicted last month, will be arraigned Jan. 21 at 8:30 a.m. in Cumberland County Superior Court in Portland. According […]
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Buck's Naked BBQ plans Windham restaurant
Having made its name in Freeport, Buck’s Naked BBQ is planning an expansion to the Lakes Region. In August, Buck’s owners Wendyll and Alex Caisse purchased the Maine Bean Bakehouse & Deli building from Tom and Pam Saunders. Plans are to start renovating, or “funkify,” the building after Maine Bean exits Friday, Jan. 15. “We […]
Up in the air – Windham business threatened by Homeland Security decision
Starting his business in the basement of his Standish home, Zach Conover has slowly built CrossRate Technology from the ground up, with hard work, smarts and technical know-how he learned while working on navigational systems in the Coast Guard. However, with a recent decision by the Department of Homeland Security, Conover’s growing company is now […]
Veterans refurbish memorial to two of Windham's fallen sons
WINDHAM – After years of deterioration, a newly refinished war memorial at Field-Allen School in Windham will be rededicated on Friday, Jan. 15. The bronzed memorial plaques depict two Windham men, Lt. Charles Field and Sgt. James Allen, who served in the U.S. Army during World War I and World War II respectively. Field and […]
Inside Gray – 1/8
Spaghetti night Cub Scout Pack 86 is having a spaghetti supper and will serve spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, beverages and pies. The event will be held at the Gray American Legion Hall on Route 26 Saturday, Jan. 16, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $6.50 per person, $15 per family. Mama Mia what […]
Inside Raymond – 1/8
Raymond wrap-up The past year was definitely challenging, and I suspect many people were happy to see it end. I celebrated the final night of the decade with my family and friends, and we are all looking forward to a promising new year. I resolved to start the year on a positive note so on […]
Q & A – Jim Maines, new executive director of the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce
Bridgton native Jim Mains, 57, is the new executive director of the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. Mains’ first day on the job was Nov. 30. He replaces Donna Woodward who served as the chamber’s interim director since June. Mains has extensive local ties, and has been in the business world for decades. […]
Inside Windham – 1/8
Bigger closet! The newly renovated Windham Clothes Closet opens Friday, Jan. 8, from 10 a.m. until noon. It is located in the lower level of the Human Resources building, with the entrance at the back door. Donations are being accepted and now will be left at the back of the building. Madeline Roberts says, “We […]
Inside Windham – 1/8
Bigger closet! The newly renovated Windham Clothes Closet opens Friday, Jan. 8, from 10 a.m. until noon. It is located in the lower level of the Human Resources building, with the entrance at the back door. Donations are being accepted and now will be left at the back of the building. Madeline Roberts says, “We […]
RAYMOND – Man arrested for stealing milk crates
A Raymond man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly stole empty milk crates from a Route 302 store. Thomas W. Palmer, 49, of Lookout Lane, was taken into custody after what a Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office press release calls a “low speed chase” that ended after a half-mile on Whispering Pine Lane in Raymond. The […]