Fifty years ago on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., joined a long list of other civil rights activists and celebrities in the “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The date was Aug. 28, 1963. Were any of you there in D.C. that day? […]
September 2013
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
EDITORIAL: Who needs school?
Labor Day weekend is the best and worst of times. For working adults, it’s probably the last three days of unimpeded summer fun. For most students, it’s the last gasp of summer vacation before the long slog to June starts once again. Those going back to school (all young people) and those who remember going […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Second annual Community Coin Challenge under way
WINDHAM – On Aug. 14, more than 120 people came together at Windham Weaponry for a kick-off party to the second annual Community Coin Challenge serving the food banks of 10 local communities in the Lakes Region. This Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event raised more than $21,000 in 2012 feeding 1,200 families for […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Second annual Community Coin Challenge under way
WINDHAM – On Aug. 14, more than 120 people came together at Windham Weaponry for a kick-off party to the second annual Community Coin Challenge serving the food banks of 10 local communities in the Lakes Region. This Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event raised more than $21,000 in 2012 feeding 1,200 families for […]
Posted inMaine, News
Dover-Foxcroft man pleads guilty to pharmacy robbery
Prosecutors are recommending a four-year prison sentence for John Harmon, 27.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Saint Joseph’s College welcomes new CFO and vice president
Saint Joseph’s College has announced the selection of Yvonne Berry as the college’s new chief financial officer and vice president. Joining the college from the University of New Hampshire School of Law in Concord, N.H., Berry begins her service at Saint Joseph’s on Sept. 1. Berry has more than 20 years of experience in higher […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Saint Joseph’s College welcomes new CFO and vice president
Saint Joseph’s College has announced the selection of Yvonne Berry as the college’s new chief financial officer and vice president. Joining the college from the University of New Hampshire School of Law in Concord, N.H., Berry begins her service at Saint Joseph’s on Sept. 1. Berry has more than 20 years of experience in higher […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Humberto strengthens to first hurricane of season
The National Hurricane Center says the hurricane could gain more strength before a weakening trend likely starts on Thursday.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Windham – 8/30
American Legion Meeting American Legion Field-Allen Post 148 will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the Windham Veterans Center. A 5 p.m. social hour with refreshments will be followed at 6 p.m. with a business meeting to discuss the annual pig roast, flag removal and budget items. Audition Notice Windham Center Stage Theater will hold […]
Posted inMaine, News
Chesterville woman dies in Wilton collision
Investigators say the crash took the life of 59-year-old Claire Trask.