“Don’t poke a hornet’s nest and expect butterflies to come out.”Unknown What a political mess we presently have in this country. I never dreamed that our nation would become so divided, and at this point there appears that no solution is in the works. Maybe it happened because the two major political parties began a […]
March 3, 2017
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Kicking the hornet's nest
“Don’t poke a hornet’s nest and expect butterflies to come out.”Unknown What a political mess we presently have in this country. I never dreamed that our nation would become so divided, and at this point there appears that no solution is in the works. Maybe it happened because the two major political parties began a […]
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Q & A with Al Lamanda: Screenwriter sees work on silver screen
Writer Al Lamanda traded the hustle and bustle of New York City for a quieter life in the Lakes Region about 20 years ago. But as his literary star has risen, he’s now found himself under the bright Hollywood lights. Lamanda, 64, recently wrote a screenplay, “American Violence,” which was made into a movie. The […]
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Hearing slated on River Road rebuild part two
WINDHAM — Officials from the Maine Department of Transportation will hold a final public meeting March 8 to discuss a proposed highway reconstruction and bridge replacement project on a more than 3-mile stretch of River Road in Windham. The estimated $6.4 million project is expected to begin in the fall of 2018, said senior project manager […]
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Inside Bridgton
I think it was a good February vacation week for Shawnee Peak and all the other area ski areas, with so much snow topped off with mild, sunny weather. It seemed like perfect skiing and boarding weather to me. The weather was also good for a number of well-attended ice fishing competitions across the region. […]
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Inside Windham
Scrapbooking meet Scrapbooking is on the table from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the North Windham Union Church. Hosted by Windham High School Project Graduation, the day’s activities include lunch, dinner, welcome gifts, door prizes and a raffle table. Registration is $50. Plans call two people per 8-foot table with folding […]
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It’s four square, for sure: Players take the precise game of bounces to the championship level in Bridgton.
BRIDGTON — Forty-two players squared off last weekend at the definitive championship event for a classic playground game. The 13th annual Four Square World Championships at Bridgton Academy was organized by the Lakes Environmental Association, was created as a unique way to bring people to the area, said Peter Lowell, LEA executive director. This […]
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Inside New Gloucester
Up next at Village Coffeehouse Enjoy a cup of java while seated at a candlelit table listening to the acoustic band Northwood at the next Village Coffeehouse, on Saturday, March 4. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. in the vestry community room of the First Congregational Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Road. Admission at the door […]
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Inside Naples
Snow days Talk about some snow – we got hit hard! Already eight snow days for the kiddos. Songo Locks School even had an additional day off due to the amounts of snow being unsafe on and near the portable buildings that are attempting to address the chronic overcrowding at the elementary school. SAD 61 […]
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Inside Naples
Snow days Talk about some snow – we got hit hard! Already eight snow days for the kiddos. Songo Locks School even had an additional day off due to the amounts of snow being unsafe on and near the portable buildings that are attempting to address the chronic overcrowding at the elementary school. SAD 61 […]