Camp Sunshine received a $910,000 check Sunday from Tropical Smoothie Cafe at a presentation at the camp’s Casco facility. The camp provides free year-round retreats to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Tropical Smoothie, a national restaurant franchise with more than 600 locations, has given more than $5 million to Camp Sunshine over the […]
2018
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
WHS students connect with Zimbabwean boy one bracelet at a time
WESTBROOK — While many high school juniors are most concerned about their college plans, Kelly Maguire spent last April fundraising to send a child in Zimbabwe to school. Maguire, a senior at Westbrook High School, was recently named a distinguished finalist by Prudential Financial, Inc.’s Spirit of Community Awards. The national awards, which honor young people […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Crystal Lake Estates plan faces Council concern
GRAY — A proposed contract zone concept for a 400 unit senior housing project was met with questions and some opposition by the Gray Town Council Tuesday night. Rick Liberty, representing American Retirement Communities, provided an overview of the proposed Crystal Lake Estates project, which would not meet current town zoning requirements and would need a […]
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Of potholes and sidewalks
On the Right Lane “It’s when you walk with your head held high that you fail to see the potholes.” Anthony T. Hincks, author. You know it’s kind of funny because I don’t want to compare towns and yet the time has come that I really have to. That’s exactly where the title of this column comes from […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Dodgeball tourney promotes drug-free communities
WINDHAM — A local coalition that works to promote drug-free communities is hosting a March 7 dodgeball tournament fundraiser at Windham High School. The event, which is set to last from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the high school gym, is hosted by the Be The Influence Coalition. The coalition’s mission is to “promote community collaboration […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
RSU 14 school bus vaping incident
WINDHAM — A Windham High School student has been charged after a vaping incident on an RSU 14 school bus last week. Windham Police Captain Bill Andrew said that a 16-year-old male student has since been charged with possession of a scheduled drug. Andrew said that the student was taken into custody last Thursday and was […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly
Boys’ basketball: Windham knocks off defending state champions
PORTLAND — The Eagles have landed. And ascended. And two-time defending state champion Portland is still shaking its head, wondering how this one got away. For the past five seasons, the Bulldogs have been close to unbeatable everywhere, especially at the Cross Insurance Arena, where they celebrated state titles in 2014 and 2016, but Tuesday […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Erik’s Church has ’round here buzz in Windham
WINDHAM — Plans for a new country-themed restaurant and bar are generating some buzz in Windham. Erik’s Church, a restaurant and bar currently under construction in the Sebago Plaza off of Route 302 in north Windham, received its liquor license and several permits from the Windham Town Council Feb. 13. Several councilors wished the project luck or expressed […]
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Inside Windham
Blood donations neededThe harsh winter weather and this year’s severe flu season have left the Red Cross with a shortage of blood for people in need. Blood and platelet donations are necessary to ensure that hospital patients can continue to receive life-saving treatments. If you’d like to donate blood for this important cause, you can […]
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Outdoor sport builds community
Al Sochard of Harrison and his faithful friend take first place in the snowshoe 5K at the Bridgton Winter Carnival Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.