CASCO—The Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce will honor six service award recipients at its annual meeting Thursday, Jan. 5, at Camp Sunshine. The award winners are: Edward Powell, Frank Koenig Business Person of the Year; Windham Raymond Adult Education, Business of the Year; Cynthia Bell, Volunteer of the Year; Mechanics Savings Bank, Community Service […]
2016
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
On old Route 302
Although the village of North Windham was the last part of the town to become populated – it was laid out in lots in 1804, but developed slowly – when it saw change, it was quite dramatic. In this photo, a farmer named McDonald and his family stand by what was identified on the original […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
On old Route 302
Although the village of North Windham was the last part of the town to become populated – it was laid out in lots in 1804, but developed slowly – when it saw change, it was quite dramatic. In this photo, a farmer named McDonald and his family stand by what was identified on the original […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Inside Windham
Wednesdays in the Park Don’t miss Wednesdays in the Park, a new program from Windham Parks and Recreation for preschoolers and their caregivers. The program will be held on the second Wednesday of every month from 10-11 a.m., and the fee is $5 per family per session. On Jan. 11, the group will explore the […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Inside Gray
Congratulations to 2016 winnersof volunteer awards Each year, Gray recognizes and celebrates the folks who are the backbone of the community, the dedicated volunteers. This year’s award winners, honored at the town’s Annual Volunteer Night Dec. 13, are: Volunteer of the Year – Donna Rand has been a guiding force for the Gray Food Pantry […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Windham girls surge, but fall short
WINDHAM — Eagles Meghan Hoffses and Mya Mannette spearheaded a furious, second-half comeback vs. visiting Bangor on Friday afternoon, Dec. 23. The effort, however, would fall just short: Despite seizing a lead late in the fourth, Windham ultimately fell to the Rams 36-34. “It was definitely an adjustment that needed to be made,” Eagles head coach […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Windham girls surge, but fall short
WINDHAM — Eagles Meghan Hoffses and Mya Mannette spearheaded a furious, second-half comeback vs. visiting Bangor on Friday afternoon, Dec. 23. The effort, however, would fall just short: Despite seizing a lead late in the fourth, Windham ultimately fell to the Rams 36-34. “It was definitely an adjustment that needed to be made,” Eagles head coach […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Public services building awaits internet hookup: Workers can't move in to new HQ because Time Warner hasn't performed 'two-hour' task.
WESTBROOK — The new Public Services building was completed over two months ago, but employees still can’t move in because a “two-hour” job to finish hooking up internet service hasn’t been done. Even though the $8.9 million project was completed at the end of October, Time Warner Cable has yet to connect internet service in the […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Espling wants special legislative committee on opioid problems
NEW GLOUCESTER — State Rep. Ellie Espling, R-New Gloucester, wants a concentrated effort on dealing with opioid use and overdoses during the upcoming legislative session. “Heroin, fentanyl and opioids are killing Maine people at an alarming rate,” Espling said in a Dec. 22 letter to Senate President Mike Thibodeau, R-Waldo, and Speaker of the House Rep. […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Espling wants special legislative committee on opioid problems
NEW GLOUCESTER — State Rep. Ellie Espling, R-New Gloucester, wants a concentrated effort on dealing with opioid use and overdoses during the upcoming legislative session. “Heroin, fentanyl and opioids are killing Maine people at an alarming rate,” Espling said in a Dec. 22 letter to Senate President Mike Thibodeau, R-Waldo, and Speaker of the House Rep. […]