From Raymond’s RSU 14 withdrawal effort to the town charter issue in New Gloucester and more, Lakes Region voters have much to consider.
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Classrooms look different, but teachers rise to challenge
Whether fully remote or teaching a hybrid model, educators are finding creative ways to navigate during a pandemic.
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Work of sign language interpreter heard well beyond presidential debate
Regan Thibodeau’s lively ASL interpretation of last month’s presidential debate brought to light “how important (the role) language plays in understanding our world,” the Windham resident said.
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NG residents to vote on charter commission question for second time
New Gloucester Citizens for a Town Charter says a charter will give residents more oversight of their local government and increase transparency in town affairs.
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Hotel Bridgton remand order on Planning Board’s docket
The Planning Board is set take up the issue Oct. 20, three months after a Cumberland County Superior Court justice ordered the board to reconsider their approval of Hotel Bridgton.
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High crash intersection to get overdue traffic light
Installation of the traffic light at the high crash intersection was set to begin earlier this year, but was pushed back after COVID-19 delayed some materials’ production.
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Four candidates up for two seats on Windham council
East District incumbent Brett Jones faces challenger Harrison Deah, and Mark Morrison and Bob Muir will square off for the at large seat.
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Incumbent faces challenge for Bridgton seat in Legislature
Incumbent Independent Walter Riseman will face challenger, Republican Michael James Davis, in his bid for a second term serving House District 69.
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Towns still await Spectrum response on underpaid fees
An audit revealed Spectrum owes nine towns $142,000 and some Cumberland County towns say that their letters demanding repayment have gone unanswered.
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Opponents of RSU 14 withdrawal say it is a ‘panic-stricken vote’
The question of whether to withdraw from RSU 14 will be put to Raymond voters for a second time this November. The effort failed the first time Raymond residents voted on the issue in 2015.