A few years ago, some older people in the Lakes Region realized a need for active seniors to gather and enjoy socializing, activities and scheduled events. I recall getting a phone call asking if I thought there’d be any interest in forming such a group. I reminded the caller that back in the 1970s, there […]
2015
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Falmouth 'Flats' resident appreciates Route 1 sidewalks
I’d like to thank the Town Council of Falmouth for voting to give us sidewalks on Route 1 in the “Flats” area. These sidewalks have greatly improved our quality of life and safety. As everyone knows, Route 1 is very busy. The people in my neighborhood use these sidewalks all the time. Now we walk, […]
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Posted inForecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Praise for Planned Parenthood's first 50 years
I’ve often wondered how the world would be different if men had the primary responsibility for controlling their fertility. I believe very strongly that women have just as much potential as men and should have equal opportunities for reaching that potential. But they don’t. And one big reason is because they are the ones that […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Medical building won't fit in South Portland neighborhood
I am writing as a concerned resident of Sawyer Street in relation to the Martin’s Point proposal for the Hamlin School property. I purchased my home this fall. I purchased my home based on location, proximity to green space, the slow-paced community feel, and the fact that it was located near only Residential A zoning […]
Posted inMaine, News
Water service restored, road reopened after main break near Maine Mall
Maine Mall Road reopens late Monday night after crews complete repairs.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
RSU 14 budget revised downward
Thanks to a downward revision of health insurance costs, the Regional School Unit 14 school board has recommended a budget that would increase district spending $1,034,855, or 2.52 percent. The school board’s revised budget figure represents a $867,345 decrease in spending compared to Superintendent Sandy Prince’s proposed budget, which would have increased school district spending […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
It Happened in Windham: Where’s Downtown Windham?
Many residents – and visitors – think of the commercial section of Windham, where all the stores are, as “downtown” and may not realize that the area developed this way within the last 60 years or so. In the early 1870s, travel along the main road (Route 302) was by stagecoach. The road was dirt […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
‘BERT’ qualifies for robotics championship
The Bonny Eagle Robotics Team has qualified for the FIRST Robotics World Championship in St. Louis, Mo., April 22-25 after ranking 23rd in the New England District Championship held recently. At the district meet in Worcester, Mass., the team competed with 60 New England teams and won the Judges Award for “a team whose unique […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
On the Right Lane: Rusting away in Popeville
Recently my wife had her vehicle checked over by our mechanic because this week she is headed on her semiannual trip to Virginia and Georgia. Mind you, we purchased this vehicle several months ago and we were really surprised that although it was a 2007 model, it had no rust anywhere and was in excellent […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Naples
Spring Finally! Warmer temperatures are predicted for the whole week. I am certain the Naples Library penguin will sink as the Ice Out is bound to happen. Do be careful out there on the lake, it really is time to stop venturing out there now. A sure sign of warmer temperatures is the opening of […]