On Monday, a well-known, Maine-based jewelry store chain celebrated the opening of a new Windham branch. “We’ve wanted to come to Windham for a while now,” President and CEO Stan Pollack said of G.M. Pollack & Sons’ Nov. 20 grand opening of a store in Shaw’s Plaza. “It’s just exciting to be here.” “We really […]
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Two Trails Diner to reopen soon
Two Trails Fabulous ’50s Diner on Ossipee Trail in Standish, will reopen in the next couple of weeks, according to owner Gib Douglas. “I think we should open in the first or second week of December,” said Douglas. “It would be sooner if it wasn’t for the Thanksgiving holiday.” Last week, a small fire damaged […]
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Survey shows kids don't think they'll be caught if they drink
According to a random phone survey from the Maine Office of Substance Abuse in 2002, 64 percent of Maine teens believe their parents won’t catch them if they choose to drink alcohol. Windham Community Service Officer Matthew Cyr disagrees with them. “The trick is to not be complacent and stay alert,” he tells parents. “The […]
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Windham Remembered
The landscape continues to change in Windham. Not too many years ago, this was what drivers on Route 302 saw as they approached the intersection of routes 35 and 115 in North Windham. This former private dwelling had been converted into a photo shop, The Photo Barn. Later it was torn down for Martin’s Point […]
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Windham Remembered
The landscape continues to change in Windham. Not too many years ago, this was what drivers on Route 302 saw as they approached the intersection of routes 35 and 115 in North Windham. This former private dwelling had been converted into a photo shop, The Photo Barn. Later it was torn down for Martin’s Point […]
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Tri-town meeting tries again to influence county taxation
For the second time in three months Raymond, Windham, and Gray representatives met with Cumberland County officials to voice their frustration with the increasing county budget. On Sept 26, the three towns met with the county to address taxes and how they could all work together peacefully. After the meeting, the towns expressed continued dissatisfaction […]
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Last Standish Town Council meeting worth a second look
Editor, At the Standish Council Meeting on Nov. 14 Councilor Margaret Spencer requested Council Order 168-06. She, Councilor Larry Simpson, and newly appointed Councilor Edwards are all members of a minor subcommittee to have a Community Center constructed. Earlier in the meeting Linda Brooks gave a presentation of recreational programs in town. From pictures she […]
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Lakers named as field hockey all-stars
The Lake Region field hockey team placed three players on this year’s Western Maine Conference Class B all-star team. Kelsey Powers and Kayla Nowell made the first team and Amanda Nadeau was selected to the second team. The Lakers finished the regular season as the No. 3 ranked team in West B and they reached […]
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Lakes Region Calendar
Nov. 24, 25: Christmas in the Country Craft Fair , Bonny Eagle High School, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FMI, 642-3889 or 642-2104. Nov. 27: Adults diagnosed with cancer and adult cancer survivors are invited to attend. Next meeting will be held at the Windham Public Library’s meeting room from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Light […]
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Lakes Region Calendar
Nov. 24, 25: Christmas in the Country Craft Fair , Bonny Eagle High School, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FMI, 642-3889 or 642-2104. Nov. 27: Adults diagnosed with cancer and adult cancer survivors are invited to attend. Next meeting will be held at the Windham Public Library’s meeting room from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Light […]