“Ooooh that smell. Can’t you smell that smell?” Lynyrd Skynyrd I stated in last week’s column that the Windham Town Council would vote on appointing the vice chairman (I prefer the term chairperson) during its meeting held on Dec. 13. I guess the chairman of the council can vote and vote often, which is something […]
December 2016
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Vote and vote often
“Ooooh that smell. Can’t you smell that smell?” Lynyrd Skynyrd I stated in last week’s column that the Windham Town Council would vote on appointing the vice chairman (I prefer the term chairperson) during its meeting held on Dec. 13. I guess the chairman of the council can vote and vote often, which is something […]
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Inside Naples
Resolve to volunteer To be kinder, more thoughtful. Be good to yourself and others! We have many volunteer opportunities in the Lakes Region – the Library, CrossWalk, The Naples Community Resource Council, reading to children at the schools. Make this year the year you get involved. Limber up at library Don’t forget about the Naples […]
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Inside Bridgton
It’s almost Christmas Eve and the first day of Hanukkah. I assume most holiday preparations will have been completed – the baking done, presents bought and parties attended. Most people traveling for the holidays will have arrived at their destinations, and I hope families will be gathering together to relax and celebrate with good food […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Inside Bridgton
It’s almost Christmas Eve and the first day of Hanukkah. I assume most holiday preparations will have been completed – the baking done, presents bought and parties attended. Most people traveling for the holidays will have arrived at their destinations, and I hope families will be gathering together to relax and celebrate with good food […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Local Masters swimmers impress at New England meet
A pair of local Masters swimmers were double winners at the recent New England 25-meter pool championships in Worcester, Massachusetts. Harpswell’s Katrine Alcaide was first in the 50 butterfly and 50 freestyle in the women’s 35-39 age group, setting New England records in both events. Dave Bright, who is also the Brunswick High swim coach, […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Topsham program pairs service dogs, service veterans
TOPSHAM — After Scott Richard left the U.S. Air Force nearly 25 years ago, he experienced frequent bouts of panic and anxiety and, over time, started to avoid public places. Three years ago, he was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder, a condition that Topsham nonprofit Embrace a Vet characterizes as “an invisible wound” that affects […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Hoops, hockey excitement underway
(Ed. Note: For the complete Scarborough-Cheverus and South Portland-Portland boys’ basketball, South Portland-Maine Girls’ Academy and South Portland-Deering girls’ basketball and Scarborough-Falmouth boys’ hockey game stories, with photos, see theforecaster.net) The basketball and ice hockey seasons are well underway and there have been some positive signs in the early going for local teams. Here’s an […]
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Winter sports excitement continues
The winter sports season is well underway and there have been some positive signs in the early going for local teams. Here’s an overview: Boys’ basketball Brunswick’s boys are off to a 2-1 start, beating visiting Morse (65-37) and host Mt. Ararat (59-37) before losing at home to Greely in a playoff rematch, 55-44. The […]
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NFL roundup: Giants unable to clinch playoff berth
Philadelphia ends a five-game slide with a 24-19 victory.