Q: When was Lakes Environmental Association founded? Its mission? A: LEA was established in 1970 in Naples. The mission is to protect Maine lakes for the benefit of present and future generations. Q: How has LEA improved Maine’s lakes over the past 43 years? A: There are a number of important accomplishments. LEA: Started the […]
September 2013
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Inside Windham – 9/27
Good Shepherd Food Mobile Windham Food Pantry clients are invited to participate in the Good Shepherd Food Mobile on Monday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m.-noon. Please bring your own bags. The Windham Clothes Closet will open at 9:30 a.m. and remain open until 12:30 that same day. Roast Beef Supper On Saturday, Sept. 28, Windham […]
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School Board, Council races set in Windham
WINDHAM – With nomination papers filed Sept. 14, five candidates will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot vying for three open seats on the Windham Town Council, and three candidates will be on the ballot for two seats on the Regional School Unit 14 Board of Directors. According to Town Clerk Linda Morrell, incumbent Councilor […]
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IT HAPPENED IN WINDHAM – Provenance of Province Fort
Back in the mid-1700s, because of the crowded conditions in Marblehead, Mass., the town leaders decided to offer land to the north to people who would move there and settle a new town. So it was that in the early to mid-1740s, people started arriving in what would become South Windham, on the lower River […]
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LAKES REGION calendar – 9/27
Through Oct. 6: “Arsenic and Old Lace” plays at Schoolhouse Arts Center Sept. 20-Oct 6. Performances will be staged on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Schoolhouse is located at 16 Richville Road (Route 114) in Standish, just north of the intersection of Route 114 and Route 35. For more […]
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Every yearling in September
On Monday, Alivia Stanley, an eighth-grader at Bonny Eagle Middle School, cares for her Jersey cow, Jackie, who is four months pregnant, in preparation for the 4-H Winter Yearling competition during this week’s Cumberland Fair. Alivia Stanley
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Inside Standish – 9/27
Committee Forming to Shape Steep Falls This week, I would like to share with you some very important information regarding the future of Steep Falls. If you are passionate about your community and being a part of an advisory committee that will develop a plan for the future growth of Steep Falls town center then […]
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Inside Standish – 9/27
Committee Forming to Shape Steep Falls This week, I would like to share with you some very important information regarding the future of Steep Falls. If you are passionate about your community and being a part of an advisory committee that will develop a plan for the future growth of Steep Falls town center then […]
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LETTERS: Powers right on
I was glad to read the guest column by Rep. Christine Powers a couple of weeks ago. She is dead right on how important well-maintained roads are, and I wanted to thank her for voting yes to send the transportation bond to the voters. Infrastructure around the country, including Maine, is aging and needs maintenance. […]
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LETTERS: Powers right on
I was glad to read the guest column by Rep. Christine Powers a couple of weeks ago. She is dead right on how important well-maintained roads are, and I wanted to thank her for voting yes to send the transportation bond to the voters. Infrastructure around the country, including Maine, is aging and needs maintenance. […]