Today's Headlines http://www.independentpub.com Fri 27 Aug 2010 1:39:32 PM Fri 27 Aug 2010 1:39:32 PM Raymond Selectman Dana Desjardins submitted a resignation letter to the board of selectmen last month, in keeping with a May campaign promise he made stating he would not continue to serve as a selectman as of November. In June, Desjardins was chosen as vice-chairman of selectmen, a move that did not sit well with Selectman Michael Reynolds. ''I'm very disappointed Selectman Desjardins was nominated for a leadership position,'' he said. ''He does not deserve leadership.'' http://www.independentpub.com/story.asp?artId=936897428 Wed 18 Aug 2010 14:40:32 Raymond Board of Selectmen heard about a proposed union contract for the town's firefighters and paramedics Tuesday night. Fire Chief Denis Morse said there are less than six full-time employees that have already been paying union dues to local IAFF 4095, which also includes Gorham and Windham firefighters and paramedics. Full-time employees voted to join the union about two years ago and negotiations of the contract were recently completed. Morse said the ''motivating factor'' behind creating a union contract for Raymond fire department employees is the ability to join the Maine State Retirement System. He said there are no unresolved issues of concern prompting the move. http://www.independentpub.com/story.asp?artId=1282664992 Tue 24 Aug 2010 14:40:32