Accomplished youth artist Raymond Elementary School fourth grade student, Matilda Emery-Freyre, recently was recognized with a great honor regarding her oil pastel painting of pumpkins. On March 11, Matilda joined other youth artists from around the state at the Hall of Flags in the State House in Augusta. These young artists’ creations were selected to […]
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Residents rally to help neighbors during pandemic
As threat of the coronavirus interrupts local communities and forces social distancing, Lakes Region residents are finding a way to connect.
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Coronavirus forces cancellations throughout Lakes Region
Schools shut down for two weeks, most town facilities are closed and programs are suspended.
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Inside Raymond: March 6
Students of the month Community meal Raymond Village Community Church hosts a free friendship meal from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on March 17. A corned beef and cabbage dinner will be shared with friends and neighbors. After dinner there is an entertaining Irish sing-along with the Sebago Lake Ukulele Society (SLUKES) sponsored by the Raymond Arts Alliance, […]
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Biden, Sanders split primary victories across Lakes Region
Voters overwhelmingly reject a repeal of law that prevents non-medical exemptions from school-required vaccines.
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Community-focused pastor retiring after 14 years
The Rev. Nancy Foran is Raymond Village Community Church’s longest-serving pastor.
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RSU 14 may join solar energy consortium
The district would own less than 1 percent of the project, which includes 25 other participants.
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Inside Raymond: Feb. 21
Reading with purpose Raymond Elementary School students’ Heifer International Read to Feed project was focused on challenging the students to read each day in exchange for donations that were given to Heifer International. This organization equips communities with sustainable tools that allow them to provide an income for themselves. The students and local businesses raised […]
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Raymond rec director eager to build department
Joe Crocker said he will create the recreation department “organically” rather than imposing decisions on residents.
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Center will work to keep senior residents at home
The new nonprofit Fuller Center will do repairs and renovations for elderly residents of Windham, Raymond and Standish so they can continue to live safely in their houses.