RAYMOND — The annual Hawthorne House Christmas Party is set for 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Boyhood Home, 40 Hawthorne Road. The festivities will begin with cocktails, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring a favorite culinary creation: an appetizer, main dish, bread, rolls, or dessert, along with […]
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Scout leaders attend outdoor training in Belgrade
BELGRADE — Scout Leaders completed training courses during the weekend of Oct. 22 at Camp Bomazeen. Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation Training and the Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills were the two courses offered. BALOO provides basic instruction for any Cub Scout adult leader or parent who will go on Cub Scout Den or Pack […]
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James R. Martin appointed chief executive officer of Community Concepts
LEWISTON — The board of directors of Community Concepts Inc. has appointed James R. Martin as its next chief executive officer. He will assume the role no later than Jan. 3, 2023. Martin is chief program officer at Sweetser, an agency with 600 employees that provides a statewide comprehensive network of behavioral health services for […]
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Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Boyhood Home receives $10K donation
RAYMOND — Steven Kelsey Hazen of California, a longtime seasonal resident of the Casco-Raymond area, on Oct. 25 offered a donation of $10,000 to the Phase 2 fundraising campaign being conducted by Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Boyhood Home in Raymond to fully repair and restore the building. Previously, Hazen had donated $11,000 to Phase 1 of the […]
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Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Boyhood Home to host Halloween party
RAYMOND — Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Boyhood Home, now involved in the second phase of its fundraising effort to repair, upgrade and sustain the historic house, plans to hold a Halloween party from 7 to 9 p .m. Saturday, Oct. 29, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at 40 Hawthorne Road. The free event will feature music, […]
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Supreme Court ruling on religious schools has broader impact in Maine
A special exception in state law already allows the use of taxpayer funds to send students to private schools, extending the reach of the Supreme Court’s decision.
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Local students named peer advisors at Western New England University
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Two local students have been named peer advisors for the 2022-23 academic year at Western New England University. Brianne Dube of Lewiston is working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in health studies. Kaila Mank of Raymond is working toward a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in entrepreneurship. Peer advisors […]
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Western Governors University recognizes 4 local students
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Four local students have earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University. Kira Sorumeito of Auburn earned one at the university’s Teachers College. Marcey Crosskill of Auburn earned one at the university’s College of Business. Dan Trzeciak of Raymond earned one at the university’s College of Business. Jacqueline Schmitz of […]
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Auburn businessman facing millions in fines for alleged shoreline violations at Sebago Lake
A Raymond official says changes made to the property by the owner are ‘by far the most egregious’ he has ever seen. Donald Buteau claims the town is biased against him because he’s wealthy.
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Emerson College names local dean’s list students
BOSTON — Two local students have been named to 2022 spring dean’s list at Emerson College. William Cheever of Raymond, majoring in marketing communication, is a member of the class of 2023. Rachel Spear of Farmington, majoring in business creative enterprises, is a member of the class of 2025. The requirement to make dean’s list […]