The Raymond Fire Rescue Department had a full month of activities in October to teach fire safety to children and adults in the community. This year the department provided fire safety training for 260 children at Raymond Elementary School and for another 63 at local day cares and at the Raymond Library. The children at […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Two RSU 14 board seats on ballot amid ongoing tension over books
Four candidates are running for the Windham-Raymond school board and the two who agreed to interviews discuss the need for less animosity in discussions and more listening.
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Native Mainer leads Jerusalem Post’s wartime coverage
David Brinn, who grew up in Portland, is the managing editor of Israel’s largest English-language daily newspaper.
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Raymond Fire Department to host open house Oct. 12
The Raymond Fire and Rescue Department will host an open house from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, in honor of Fire Safety Month. Staff will give demonstrations of CPR, the use of fire extinguishers, escaping in emergencies, kitchen fire safety and more. Fire trucks will be out for “Touch-A-Truck.” Free blood pressure readings […]
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Lewiston accident is latest crash involving Maine school bus
No one was injured and there was no significant damage when a car struck a school bus Friday morning in Lewiston, but accidents involving school buses are far too common, officials say.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
People and Business: Sept. 13
Hires, promotions, appointments Amy Lamb of the Maine Trust for Local News, formerly Maine Today Media, has been promoted to chief operating officer from her position as group vice president of financial planning and analysis. She’s been with the company since 2011. Stefanie Manning, former group vice president of consumer revenue and creative services, has […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: Sept. 7
Pot roast takeout supper – Saturday, Sept. 9, 5-6 p.m., Raymond Village Church, 27 Main St., Raymond. Pot roast and gravy, potatoes, green beans, carrots, roll and brownie, $12. Takeout only with outside seating available. To order, call 655-7749 before noon Sept. 9 and leave a message with name, number of meals and pick-up time, […]
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Letter: Fighting for abortion deflects from real issues
I write in support of Anne Philbrick’s letter (“What majority was polled on abortion?” Aug. 23). These days when participating in politics, maybe in anything, you must look at the question, the words. Maine media made it appear that Maine people wanted “abortion on demand” by their words, but the reality is while many Maine […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 31
Free community meal – Wednesday, Sept. 6, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. Bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 9, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, red hot dogs, American chop suey, Italian bread, pies and beverages. Call 854-9157 for advance orders; pick […]
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Windham council fails to pass proposed recall ordinance
A tie vote kills the measure, which was developed to counter a citizens’ referendum on the ballot this November.