Hi everyone,
On Tuesday, Feb. 3, an "altercation" on Kennie Drive in Standish led to the death of one man and another being injured.
Police were called to a home just before 9:30 p.m. and found one man dead and another hurt. The injured man was taken to a hospital with injuries that aren’t believed to be life-threatening, according to a news release from state police.
The victim's body was taken to the office of the chief medical examiner in Augusta, where he was identified as 23-year-old Thomas Foster, of Porter. The cause of death was determined to be a shotgun wound, and the manner of death a homicide.
Shannon Moss, a spokesperson for the Maine State Police, said the investigation remains ongoing, and that there is no danger to the public.
A correction from last week's newsletter: The 'Around Town' piece on William Doyle being hired as New Gloucester town manager incorrectly said he was formerly executive director of the National Correctional Employees Union. Doyle currently holds that position.
Also in this week's newsletter: Incoming New Gloucester town manager discusses plans for the town, Windham Watershed Protection grants, Sebago bicentennial, and more.
Thanks for reading,
- Rory Sweeting |
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The Presumpscot River in Windham. (Rory Sweeting/Staff Writer) |
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New Gloucester is searching for the next recipient of the Boston Post Cane. The cane is a longstanding New England tradition, honoring the eldest resident of a town. To be eligible for the honor, one must have lived in New Gloucester for at least 10 years. Applications will be accepted through March 5. If you or someone you know may qualify for the award, you can fill out an application on the New Gloucester town website and return it to the town office.
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Loon Echo Land Trust will host a farm-to-farm snowshoe on Monday, Feb. 16, at 9 a.m. The two-mile round trip will begin and end at Narramissic Farm, with a stop at Five Fields Farm midway. The event is free, but requires registration in advance. For more information, email info@lelt.org.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Windham will host a free ancestry research event on Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 207-450-3250. |
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Rory Sweeting is a community news reporter for Windham, Sebago and surrounding areas, and previously reported for the Lakes Region Weekly. Rory holds a bachelor’s degree in professional and creative writing from Goucher College in Maryland. Send feedback and suggestions to Rory. You can support this newsletter by encouraging friends and family to sign up and explore our other newsletters.
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