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It has been a great summer of fishing and guiding for this old angler. Double-digit catches, big, fat lakers and the occasional salmon to spice up the mix has eased the pain of the rainy summer we have had thus far. Nothing makes me happier than seeing clients, especially kids, battle with the bigge...
Dinner and a show The Windham Parks and Recreation Department will offer a community trip to attend a performance of “The Sound of Music” at the Lyric Music Theater in South Portland Sept. 22. The trip includes dinner at Elsmere BBQ. The bus leaves from the town hall parking lot at 5 p.m. and re...
Town manager resigns Town Manager Nathaniel Rudy has resigned, effective Friday, Sept. 8. Rudy, who has been the town manager since March 2021, has accepted a position as a foreign service officer with the U.S. State Department. “It has been my honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Gray, an...
A tie vote kills the measure, which was developed to counter a citizens' referendum on the ballot this November.
When Mainers struggle to pronounce my name correctly, some might assume I’m annoyed by it. The truth is, I’m not annoyed at all. If anything, I occasionally find amusement in how people react when they accidentally mispronounce my name. In those moments, I try to put on a smile to reassure them ...
It’s back to school time. No matter how you slice it, there is just something extra special about going back to school. Granted, I am giving a little bit of side-eye at this “still in August” start date (what ever happened to after Labor Day?), but it is still exciting. Of course, part of what...
Fans cheered on the New England champions as they paraded down Main Street in Gray on Sunday.
The New England champions were the first team from Maine since 2005 to play in the Little League World Series.
RRCT Watershed Landmarks Series The Royal River Conservation Trust will begin a new series of events featuring RRCT-owned properties throughout the region in September. The hike “Fairgrounds to Flowing North” launches the series at 9 a.m. Sept. 10. Participants will hike off-trail from the New G...
Music on Main concert Aug. 26 The Music on Main free concert series continues on Saturday, Aug. 26, with performances by rock/hip hop/reggae band Crooked Coast from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by Justin Carver playing pop rock until 9 p.m. Another free concert is scheduled for 6 p.m. Sept. 23, featuring S...
Since the Supreme Court ruling overturned affirmative action, many people have written their opinions on this ruling. All of them are right, a little bit, but none of them quite address the mastodon in the outhouse. It is true that the 14th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees all citizens “eq...
Massive congrats to the team from Maine for making it to the Little League World Series. You guys, that’s huge. We can talk about the stats and the figures if you want. We can talk about how, as noted in the Portland Press Herald, Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond is “just the fourth team from Maine t...
While not all are fully staffed, many school districts in the area say they are in a better position to meet the transportation needs of students than in recent years.
An unusual double play got Gray-New Gloucester off the field in the top of the first before the Mainers went on to tie the score at 3-3.
Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond had rallied to tie the score at 3-3, but ultimately falls to Media, Pennsylvania, 5-3, in an elimination game.
The Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond team has 2 volunteers assisting them, providing players and coaches with everything from snacks to fresh laundry and making sure the team stays on schedule.
The Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond team faces an elimination game Saturday versus Media, Pennsylvania, at the Little League World Series.
Photos by staff photographer Derek Davis.
Jeffrey Keezer, who played for the Augusta team at the 1971 Little League World Series, throws out the first pitch before Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond's opening game.
Birchwood Brewing, a popular gathering place for fans of the Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond team, was packed by the time Kayden Oliver threw the first pitch at 3:10 p.m.
Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond loses its opening game, 10-0 to Northeast Seattle, and now will play in an elimination game on Saturday.
Fourteen players aged between 10 and 12 take the field Thursday in Pennsylvania, the fourth team from Maine to ever qualify for the Little League Baseball World Series.
Greening up the Green The Windham Historical Society’s Village Green is all dressed up. A perennial garden has been planted and is now surrounding the Victorian gazebo in the center of the village. The project was spearheaded by Greta Paulding, who has been working as an intern at Town Hall this s...
Summer games Legion fundraiser American Legion Post 86 will host summer games for the community at 1 p.m. Aug. 26. Play a game of co****le, throw darts or horseshoes and connect in “friendly competitions” with community members. Funds raised will go to the Legion’s building fund. Food plates ....
The arcade room has been a popular spot for members of the Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond team, getting to mingle with players from around the world.
The New England champions from Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond will take on the Northwest champions from Seattle in their opening game on Thursday afternoon.
You have free access to online Portland Press Herald coverage of the Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond team at the Little League World Series, thanks to Eldredge Lumber & Hardware sponsorship. Root for the home team and read all about it at pressherald.com.
From their favorite foods to their favorite movies, get to know the 14 players from the Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond baseball all-stars.
Section 1 of the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution declares, “No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; n...
The journey of an asylum seeker is one filled with peril and risk, spanning continents, difficulties and, often, traumatic events. From the turmoil of their countries of origin to the looming threats of persecution, violence and detention, these people embark on a perilous quest to find safety in ou...
It is beautiful out there right now. The rains are easing up a bit, the sun is out, but not too hot. It doesn’t get much better than this, folks. I hope you and yours are able to get out there and enjoy this weather before summer is nothing but a memory. At the start […]
The Dorcas Society Fest is Saturday with a concert, car show, church fair, parade, fireworks and more.
Dog Days of Bridgton Attention all dog owners and dog lovers – Dog Days of Bridgton will be celebrated from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Bridgton Community Center. Pampered pooches and their people are encouraged to stop by and spend some time enjoying the outdoors and meet new friends. The ev...
Bikes, music and more at Community Fair The 2023 New Gloucester Community Fair is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 19 at the fairgrounds at 106 Bald Hill Road. Nine new bicycles will be raffled off at noontime. The only requirement is attending the fair between 9 a.m. and noon and picking up […]
I have a lot of favorite times of the year, I know, but this right here, the stretch we are just sliding into? This is probably my “most favorite” favorite. That’s right, it is agriculture fair time. I don’t want to give the wrong impression: I don’t actually make a circuit of them all (th...
There is a current effort to replace Central Maine Power, or rather Avangrid and Enmax, as our provider of electricity in Maine. As many know, or don’t know, CMP manages the delivery of the electricity by maintaining the power lines, utility poles and the transfer stations. They do not produce ele...
Almost every morning I am trolling on Sebago Lake, I can count on the regional fisheries biologist to motor over and inquire about my boat’s catch. I see the red Polar Kraft center console out on the lake as it pops in to see other anglers, as well. This is called a creel survey and […]
Underwood awarded for community service Mary Sweeney Underwood has received the town’s Spirit of America Award for her community service. The award is presented to residents who demonstrate “exceptional dedication, generosity and volunteerism within their communities,” according to a press rel...
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