2017
advertisement
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Recovery center planned for Bridgton
BRIDGTON —The Lakes Region Substance Abuse Coalition has announced plans to create a peer support recovery center at Bridgton Hospital. Catherine Clough-Bell, executive director of Crooked River Counseling in Bridgton, says her organization has been awarded a state contract to create one of several such centers across Maine. Clough-Bell, also Lakes Region Substance Abuse Coalition vice […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Young life lost renews talk on River Road safety
WINDHAM — The crash on River Road that killed a 15-year-old Westbrook girl earlier this month has sparked Town Council discussion about the heavily traveled road’s safety along with a call for a more formal look at the issue. “I think it’s time we look at some traffic calming techniques on River Road,” said Councilor Timothy […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Inside Raymond
Get your dog a license A reminder, all dog license renewals must be completed by Jan. 31, 2018. You can register at the Town Office or online at www1.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/dog_license/index.pl/. To register online you will need: a credit card; license/tag number (renewal only); State of Maine rabies certificate; and your veterinarian’s name and phone number. Rabies […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Inside Windham
Nickerson Scholarship Concert The 2018 Richard Nickerson Scholarship Concert, scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Windham Performing Arts Center, promises to be a royally good time this year. Songs featured will include “Journey to the Past,” “Someday My Prince Will Come,” and “On the Steps of the Palace.” Talent for the concert […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Giving thanks
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses.”Aphonse Karr, French critic, journalist and novelist Since it’s the end of another year I would love to give thanks, especially to the esteemed members of the United States Congress who supposedly just gave all of us tax relief. Never mind the […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Multicultural chorus brings song of hope to New York City
PORTLAND — A Maine chorus of immigrants from around the world brought their singing talents to New York City this month to help raise money for the United Nations. The Portland-based Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus is made up of 32 young women who have come to Maine from all around the globe, including Cambodia, Iraq, Somalia and […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Inside Gray
New year, new movies Movies showing soon at Gray Public Library’s theater are: Tuesday, Jan. 2, “Dunkirk” (PG-13), Jan. 2, at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; “Stronger” (R), Wednesday, Jan. 3, at 1 p.m.; “Home Alone” (1990) Saturday, Jan. 6, at 10:30 a.m.; “Victoria and Abdul” (PG-13) Saturday, Jan. 6, at 1 p.m.; “Judgement at […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Inside Standish
Time to skate The Mill Street Park and Johnson Field ice rinks have been frozen and prepared for skating, and lights have been set up for night skating. Both rinks are open now to the public. Town Hall meetings The Standish Town Hall will be holding multiple town meetings in the coming weeks. Third Party […]