“The Universe is expanding. That should help with the traffic.” Steven Wright, comedian and author I had to get away from politics because I, like many people, am already sick of the politics of those running for president, and we have over 90 more days to go. In the past couple of months I have […]
August 2016
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Naples hosts antique boat and car show
The Mountainview Woodies Classic Boat Club will hold its Classic Boat & Car show on the Naples Causeway Friday, Aug. 12 and Saturday Aug. 13. The free event features shows and parades of restored antique cars and boats. The event also features rare 1960’s “Amphicars,” cars that also ride in water. The “Water Parade” will […]
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Naples hosts antique boat and car show
The Mountainview Woodies Classic Boat Club will hold its Classic Boat & Car show on the Naples Causeway Friday, Aug. 12 and Saturday Aug. 13. The free event features shows and parades of restored antique cars and boats. The event also features rare 1960’s “Amphicars,” cars that also ride in water. The “Water Parade” will […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Inside Naples
Dog days of summer What a summer this has been! We’ve had the best summer-like weather I can remember here in Maine in years. Barely any rain – I know that’s not a great scenario for the environment – and it sure has been nice to have all of these sunny, warm days grace our […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Aroma Joe’s makes it official
Co-owners David and Jennifer Gillies celebrated the grand opening of Aroma Joe’s Coffee on Thursday, July 28. Sharing in the festivities were several directors of the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce and Gray business owners. The grand opening event at the shop, located at 8 Brown St. in Gray, included live music, a prize […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Aroma Joe’s makes it official
Co-owners David and Jennifer Gillies celebrated the grand opening of Aroma Joe’s Coffee on Thursday, July 28. Sharing in the festivities were several directors of the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce and Gray business owners. The grand opening event at the shop, located at 8 Brown St. in Gray, included live music, a prize […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Inside Windham
Author Talk On Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 6-7 p.m., author Josh Christie will hold a book signing at Windham Public Library. He has written and contributed to a number of works of nonfiction, including “Maine Beer: Brewing in Vacationland,” “Maine Outdoor Adventure Guide” and “Read This.” He is a regular contributor to the Maine Sunday […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Dream home becomes reality in Standish
A federal program helps a Standish family dealing with a child’s expensive medical treatments buy a house. For Toni Chase and her family of Steep Falls, moving into their new home in late May was a dream come true. Home ownership seemed to be just that – a dream, an unattainable one at that. Chase’s […]
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Antiques dealer slates appraisal at museum
For those with family heirlooms and antique trinkets busting out the attic and cluttering their home, help is on the way. On Wednesday, August 10, the Raymond-Casco Historical Society will host Harry Hepburn, local antique dealer, at their museum on Route 302 for a night of appraising antiques and collectibles. There is no admission charge, […]
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5K benefit honors brave Windham girl
When Kelli Hutchison of Windham played soccer, she was always more focused on her classmates than the game. “If someone did something new, like scored their first goal, she would run up and hug them and congratulate them,” Mike Hutchison said of his daughter, who died in February 2010 at age 10 from glioblastomas multi-form […]