The United States is a nation of immigrants. The majority of us welcome them, because we understand they are us. According to a June Gallup poll, 57 percent of Americans oppose Trump’s wall, 83 percent favor a path to citizenship for Dreamers and 84 percent believe immigration is a good thing for the country. So […]
September 2018
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
We Love to Eat
Spaghetti supper – Friday, Sept. 14, 5-7 p.m., Gorham Recreation Department, 75 South St., Gorham. A benefit for K-LA who was involved in a serious car accident. All-you-can-eat spaghetti, garlic bread and dessert. $8, $5. Benefit includes a silent auction. Bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 15, 5-6 p.m., North Congregational Church, 22 Church Hill Road, […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Hundreds of songs later, Charette steps back
WINDHAM — He’s made a career singing songs about alligators in elevators and loving mud, and after more than three decades entertaining Maine children and parents alike, musician Rick Charette is ready to retire. Sort of. The longtime Windham resident announced his semi-retirement on his website and Facebook last month, saying he will no longer perform […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
It Happened in Windham: Once upon a time there was a tavern
Back in Windham’s early days, when carriages and buggies were the primary means of transportation, there were a number of taverns scattered throughout our town. One of the most popular in the crossroads area of Windham Hill at the corner of Ward and Windham Center roads. It has gone through several different nomenclatures, but is […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Inside Naples
Farmers market for fall A farmers market that began on Sunday, Sept. 9, beside the Naples Fires Station, 1074 Roosevelt Trail, will continue through the fall season. It will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays. The market will host a variety of local vendors and farmers. If you’re interested in being a […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Falmouth knocks off defending champion Scarborough in four sets
Falmouth junior Rose Riversmith is all smiles as she celebrates a point with sophomores Annika Hester, left, Katie Phillips and Hillary Bouchard during the Yachtsmen’s 3-1 victory over defending Class A champion Scarborough Thursday night. Mike Strout photos. More photos below. FALMOUTH—Falmouth’s volleyball team might be young and inexperienced, but are the Yachtsmen ever full […]
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Red Sox sweep Jays, win 4-3 with the help of an error
Boston scores the winning run in the eighth inning when the Blue Jays drop a pop-up in shallow right field.
Posted inSports
Thursday’s Sports Digest: UMaine suffers loss in women’s soccer
Central Connecticut makes an early goal stand up for a 1-0 victory at Yarmouth.
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Thursday’s major league roundup: First-place Rockies crush Diamondbacks, 10-3
Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story hit homers as Colorado extends its lead in the NL West.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Thursday’s boys’ soccer roundup: Early second-half goal keeps Windham unbeaten
Micah Andujar scores 2:31 into the second half as the Eagles shut out Westbrook 1-0.