“Truth is always strange, stranger than fiction.” Lord Byron, English poet, one of the leaders of the Romantic Movement in 19th century England You’ll have to pardon me on this one. Every time the government promises me more money (I am retired from the military and also have Social Security) it seems that in the […]
2017
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Inside New Gloucester
New Gloucester Santa Established in 1966, New Gloucester Santa is a Christmas Eve tradition that brings cheer and holiday spirit to young and old alike. On Sunday, Dec. 24, Santa is coming to town. He is stopping to bring goodies and visit with everyone at Thompson’s Orchard at 4:30 p.m., Town Hall at 5:30 p.m., […]
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Inside Bridgton
Shop local With Christmas only a couple days away, I hope everyone has finished their holiday shopping, wrapping and baking and can settle down to enjoy the holidays with family and friends. But for those last-minute shoppers, here’s a reminder that local retailers in Bridgton offer a wide range of wonderful, fun and unique gifts […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
3-year-old presents kindness for Christmas
CASCO — A Windham family is using the holidays to help their 3-year-old son learn more about kindness. Katie Gagnon says that she has created an “advent calendar” of sorts for her son Grayson that marks a daily act of kindness up until Christmas. “Most of the things we do are very small,” said Gagnon. Grayson […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
3-year-old presents kindness for Christmas
CASCO — A Windham family is using the holidays to help their 3-year-old son learn more about kindness. Katie Gagnon says that she has created an “advent calendar” of sorts for her son Grayson that marks a daily act of kindness up until Christmas. “Most of the things we do are very small,” said Gagnon. Grayson […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Town tests watershed protections
WINDHAM — The Highland Lake watershed will be a test case for a new approach to surface water protection in Windham. The town council voted 6-1 on Dec. 19 to approve changes to the town’s surface water protection ordinance, with Councilor Clayton Haskell the lone dissenting vote. The approved changes build on an existing ordinance meant […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Inside Windham
Happy Wheels vacation trip Kids in grades K-5 can join Windham Parks & Recreation on Thursday, Dec. 28, for a fun morning of two hours of roller skating at Happy Wheels followed by a stop at McDonald’s for lunch on the way home. Please make sure to bring your spending money. The 9 a.m. to […]
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Christmas pageant in Raymond
Kadence Mae Mains and Brilee Ann Mains will appear in Raymond Village Community Church’s 11th Annual Family Candlelight Christmas Pageant at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve at the church, 27 Main St. This year’s pageant features 16 young people, from preschoolers to high schoolers, from Raymond, Windham and other area towns, along with adult narrators, […]
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Inside Naples
Shop local It’s crunch time! Don’t forget there are still plenty of options to spend your holiday dollars locally. Gift certificates or merchandise to one of the area restaurants, spas or wellness centers are always a welcome gift. There is a pre-Christmas sale going on at the Country Sleigh right on Route 302. Check out […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
South Portland Police Beat Dec. 22
Arrests 12/8 at 1:23 a.m. Brandon Dean Rioux, 27, of Auburn, was arrested on Broadway by Officer Brian McCarthy on charges of unlawful possession of drugs and violating condition of release. 12/9 at 1:17 a.m. Danielle Marquis, 25, of South Portland, was arrested on Cash Corner by Officer Kaitlyn Thurlow on a charge of operating under […]