WINDHAM — Two experienced legislators are vying to represent part of Windham in House District 24. Democratic incumbent Rep. Mark Bryant is being challenged by Republican businessman Tom Tyler for the seat, which covers the eastern and northern parts of Windham. Bryant, 61, has served six non-consecutive terms in the Maine House of Representatives, including the […]
September 2018
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Inside Windham
Girls’ Night Out Girl Scouts of Maine is hosting a Girls’ Night Out for potential new members and volunteers in the Windham area at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. at the Windham Public Library. This super hero-themed event is an activity and information night for girls and their parents or caregivers to […]
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Inside Raymond
Playground progress The Raymond Elementary playground is taking shape, and school officials project the field will be open at the start of the next school year. Over the past couple of months, great strides have been made toward completing the field work. Loads of base sand and loam were hauled in, an irrigation system was […]
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Inside Gray
G-NGHS Homecoming Homecoming Weekend is upon us. All students, parents, staff and community members are encouraged to come out Friday, Sept. 21, through Sunday, Sept. 21, and support student athletes. The Homecoming Assembly/Pep Rally will take place from 12:45-1:45 p.m. on Friday in the gym. Athletic events on Friday are: golf vs. Yarmouth, 4 p.m.; […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Letter: Gass has solid credentials for House
It’s time to begin thinking about the potential for change in our political system. This fall, we’ll all have the opportunity to participate in another election. I believe the candidates we choose to represent us on a state level will have an enormous impact on the direction we take as a country. New voices will […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Garage costs should've been better explained
Did you see the Sept. 7 article in the Lakes Region Weekly? “Windham outlines lease details for shared garage” finally tells the Windham citizens/taxpayers of a pending 40-year lease agreement. Our School Board will be paying $3.2 million dollars over that time, which comes out to $80,000 per year line item in our school budget […]
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The boy who cried wolf
“Nobody believes a liar … even when he is telling the truth!”Aesop’s Fables Something is blossoming at Windham Town Council meetings and yet there are no flowers present. All one has to do is watch the meetings to see what I mean. You might find an incident at a recent meeting rather amusing because my […]
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Loon Echo Trekkers
Mountain Challenge Winner Ewa Johnson, left, and fellow challenger John Keller, far right, flank Pam and Phil Marshall, the first two hikers to complete the 18th Annual Norway Savings Bank Loon Echo Trek. The events were held Sept. 16. Johnson, of Sweden, posted the winning female time in the new 8.4-mile Mountain Challenge race with […]
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Letters: Remember, voters: 'Free stuff' isn't free
This November vote for the candidates who say they will get government out of the way, not for the candidates who say more government will give you more stuff. I hate to say it, but you folks that have embraced socialism’s promise of free health care, free education, free housing, free food, free phones and […]
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Orchard outing
The Hamilton family – Carter, left, Ben, baby Lyla, Kayla and Kenzie – take a break while picking apples at Thompson’s Orchard in New Gloucester this week. The Hamiltons live in Freeport.