Nolan celebratesat Sea Dogs game Nolan Cyr, an 11-year-old cancer survivor from Windham, was honored by the Maine Children’s Cancer Program, the Portland Sea Dogs and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield at the Portland Sea Dogs’ game on Aug. 19. Nolan was diagnosed with cancer when he was 10, underwent major limb salvage surgery at […]
2018
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Correction
A story in the Aug. 17 edition in the Lakes Region Weekly, “Peer-to-peer recovery center to open in Bridgton,” incorrectly listed the open house date for the Lakes Region Recovery Center. The open house will be held Thursday, Sept. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the center at the back of Hospital Drive in Bridgton.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
On the Right Lane: No respect for privacy
“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” Benjamin Franklin, founding father and a polymath, inventor, scientist, printer, politician, Freemason and diplomat The day I started writing this column I received my new hearing aids. Because I try to become more and more savvy with […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Push for town charter underway in NG
Former New Gloucester Selectboard member Stephen Hathorne, speaking at the podium, is one of several residents who want to create a town charter commission. NEW GLOUCESTER — A former Selectboard member and several other residents are pushing for New Gloucester to form a commission to explore the creation of a town charter. “I am for charter,” […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Towns grapple with issue of medical marijuana stores
WINDHAM — Windham and Raymond have decided against measures that would have put a hold on new medical marijuana retail stores, while Gray has moved forward with a temporary ban on all new retail and medical marijuana operations. The local actions follow several state laws passed earlier this year related to medical marijuana. LD 1539, […]
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Back to school: BEHS to boost industrial tech
In SAD 6, school starts Wednesday, Aug. 29, for K-6 students and ninth-graders, and classes start for all students starts Thursday, Aug. 30. Teachers start Monday, Aug. 27. STANDISH — Bonny Eagle High School, looking to expand its industrial technology courses, will take a first step toward that goal by instituting a college-level welding course […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Work-release inmate who failed to report for job taken into custody at Maine Mall
Cumberland County Jail officials don’t indicate what Jeremiah Gamblin, 19, of Vassalboro was doing when he was located at the South Portland shopping center.
Posted inSports
Thursday’s major league roundup: Phillies shut out Nationals
Aaron Nola outpitches Max Scherzer in a 2-0 victory.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Canadian power company has agreement to buy owner of Maine hydroelectric stations
Ontario Power Generation says it has agreed to acquire 100 percent equity in Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, which owns 11 hydropower plants in Maine
Posted inNation & World
University head says toppling of campus statue came as surprise
North Carolina university officials say they never expected a crowd to tear down a Confederate statue.