Blanche Kelley of Westbrook was a chauffeur stationed at the Pentagon who went on to become the nation’s top female Army recruiter.
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Connolly wins over Nguyen to fill vacancy on Casco Select Board
Around one-third of Casco’s registered voters cast ballots on Election Day.
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Gray voters expand town manager’s duties
Two other amendments to the town charter are also approved in Tuesday’s election.
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Incumbent, newcomer win RSU 14 race in Windham
Jennie Butler is reelected, Jessica Bridges takes a seat and incumbent Christina Small is defeated.
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Bridgton voters OK separate licensing for food, pot businesses
Bridgton residents voted 1,075 to 564 to separate marijuana businesses from food and drink establishments when it comes to operating licenses. Establishments that serve food and drink will now be required to have a victualer’s license. Schools, clubs, churches, fire departments and nonprofits are exempt. Marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facilities, retail stores, testing facilities and […]
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Language center gives New Mainers boost in quest for college degrees
The new facility at Southern Maine Community College provides tutoring to help students apply their developing English skills to course work.
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Pumpkin Festival carves out funds for Camp Sunshine
Windham students were among those contributing to the fundraiser.
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Yard work ‘first step’ in addressing needs of Gray seniors
The town’s community-driven Life-Long Living Committee is facilitating the yard cleanup program again this year with the help of Gray-New Gloucester High School students.
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Couple aims to bring back best of Benoit’s
The great-grandson of the department store founder and his wife want their Westbrook design company to reflect the quality and spirit of the old family business.