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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday. Here's what you need to know.
MAINE, USA — April 27 is National Drug Take Back Day, a semi-annual event hosted by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) that gives people the chance to safely dispose of prescription drugs they no longer need. National Drug Take Back Day began in 2010 and since then over 18...
Legendary USM baseball coach Ed Flaherty honored Saturday ahead of his upcoming retirement
GORHAM (WGME) - Legendary USM baseball coach Eddie Flaherty was celebrated ahead of their game on Saturday. Following this season, Flaherty will be calling it a career after 39 years with the team. It was a bittersweet day in Gorham. “It's not going to be easy, you hit 70 years...
Spring Sports Preview — Fryeburg Academy
Roster: Seniors Ana Maillett (catcher), Maya Mahan (third base), Emma Keaten (outfield), Emily Chaine (second base, outfield), Jilyan Byrne (first base, outfield); juniors Sarah Shackford (pitcher), Delaney Forrest (first base), Kialana Adams (outfield); sophomores Carlin Galligan (outfield), Sharis Santos (third base), Burke Callen (first base, outfield); freshman Azalea Grant (shortstop).
A trip to Peaks Island will cost a lot more, under newly approved ferry rates
Casco Bay Lines has approved new ferry rates that will mean higher prices for day trippers, but cheaper fares for residents and other frequent users. The agency's board of directors overwhelmingly voted for the new rates on Thursday, which will be the first increase in 15 years. Beginning in June,...
TheatreZone presents Carrie the musical
Carrie: The Musical, the thriller based on Stephen King’s first published novel, is playing at TheatreZone in Naples April 25 – May 5. Set in the present in the small New England town of Chamberlain, Maine, Carrie is a multi-layered coming-of-age story dealing with feelings of isolation, bullying and religious fanaticism.
What’s my value? Harrison revaluation nears completion
HARRISON — Like many taxpayers, resident Don Jacobson wondered whether his next tax bill will be based on the existing property value or expected changes from the soon-to-be completed revaluation?. The answer, the new value. Bob Gingras of Parker Appraisal gave the Harrison Select Board an update on the...
Community continues to grapple with aftermath from nor’easter
Even though winter has officially passed, area property owners are still dealing with the repercussions of several extreme weather events that ravaged the area. Both the late December windstorm and the surprise late-winter nor’easter on April 4 inflicted damage on many parts of the Windham/Raymond area and knocked out power for more than 48 hours.
Casco Fire Station — Renovate or build new?
CASCO — Some people might be seeing red when they heard how much green is required for a future fire station. However, one resident expressed the importance of having sound infrastructure that allows people to do their jobs effectively. Part of that is planning financially for those capital improvements.
Windham author publishes second children’s book
Jeanine Faietta Eastman is not your typical children’s book author. Along with her books being entertaining, fascinating, and captivating to young eyes, they also add a historical element for young minds. She was born and raised in Maine and currently resides with her family on Highland Lake in Windham,...
New Cross Town Trail Extension
The seven member Gorham Conservation Commission (GCC) recently held a public meeting to gather input from the public regarding three possible options for an expansion of the Cross Town Trail (CTT). The 1.5 mile CTT currently runs adjacent to New Portland Road, along the bed of the former York and...
Casco acquires unwanted building
CASCO — Thanks to the foreclosure process the Town of Casco ended up becoming the owner of an unsafe structure with trees growing inside the walls, instead of just outside. Another twist: The building is owned by one person and the land is owned by another person. “Nothing can...
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