BRUNSWICK — Some local officials are criticizing their Democratic state senator after he showed support for legislation from the LePage administration they say will prevent local control of redevelopment efforts at Brunswick Landing. In addition to supporting the governor’s bill, Sen. Stan Gerzofsky is preparing his own legislation that would prevent towns from blocking economic […]
2013
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
A night of Nickerson talent
WINDHAM – Windham’s talented alumni came together last weekend to present a variety of choral, classical, Broadway, jazz, R&B, and country music in their annual effort to raise money for the Richard Nickerson Scholarship. The 15th annual Richard Nickerson Scholarship Concert took place Saturday, Jan. 5, in the Windham Performing Arts Center at Windham High […]
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‘Lincoln’ rules over Oscar nominations
‘Life of Pi’ surprisingly runs second with 11 nominations, ahead of ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ and ‘Les Miserables,’ which had been considered potential front-runners.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Raymond looking for beach manager, again
RAYMOND – The town of Raymond on Tuesday issued a request for proposals from those interested in forming a public-private partnership with the town to manage Raymond Beach on Sebago Lake. Since selectmen first initiated the idea of having outside day-to-day management for the beach in 2011, two different parties have attempted to make it […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
One month later, no charges yet in Windham arson
WINDHAM – State Fire Marshal’s Office continues to investigate the Friday, Dec. 7, apartment building fire at 447 Gray Road in Windham, Sgt. Joel Davis said Wednesday afternoon. It’s been more than a month since the fire was ruled an arson with no charges filed as of yet. The fire took place around 1 p.m. […]
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Inside Naples – 1/11
Yo-Yo Temperatures Wow the thermometer is doing the opposite of what one would expect this year. This weekend, temperatures are forecasted to rise to a balmy 41 degrees, with plenty of rain. Bad news for those skiing enthusiasts but I am sure we have not seen the last of the arctic blasts this year. When […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Naples – 1/11
Yo-Yo Temperatures Wow the thermometer is doing the opposite of what one would expect this year. This weekend, temperatures are forecasted to rise to a balmy 41 degrees, with plenty of rain. Bad news for those skiing enthusiasts but I am sure we have not seen the last of the arctic blasts this year. When […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Windham council briefs – 1/11
Radio purchase approved The Windham Town Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a $180,600 lease purchase of a radio system that will allow police and fire personnel to make and receive portable radio calls from anywhere in Windham. Previously, according to officials, radio coverage inside stores in North Windham was spotty since the existing antenna system, […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Windham council briefs – 1/11
Radio purchase approved The Windham Town Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a $180,600 lease purchase of a radio system that will allow police and fire personnel to make and receive portable radio calls from anywhere in Windham. Previously, according to officials, radio coverage inside stores in North Windham was spotty since the existing antenna system, […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Sebago Farms, one year later
NORTH WINDHAM – Last January, John der Kinderen strode into a Windham Planning Board meeting and announced to the public his plans to build 37 acres of greenhouses in North Windham. The proposal, coming as it did on the heels of a rocky 2011 that saw the country still grappling with a severe recession, gave […]