I may have voted illegally. On election day, I tried to do everything strictly by the book, but apparently I screwed up. I went to my town hall on Nov. 8 and cast my ballot in the usual fashion, after which I helped myself to the delicious coffeecake the town clerk bakes for these occasions. […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Wrestling teams kick off season in style: Bonny Eagle finishes tenth at annual invitational.
WESTBROOK—Westbrook hosts one of the season’s opening, large invitationals, and this past Saturday saw the event go off as planned. Mt. Ararat/Brunswick won the team title, with Westbrook (and Gorham – three Rams wrestle as part of the Blazes contingent) themselves finishing seventh. “We had some ups and downs throughout the course of the day,” […]
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A side of cyanide
Family gatherings can be tricky things to navigate through at any time, but for some reason they get a tad riskier at this time of year. Why is that? At a recent Thanksgiving get-together it was decided for obvious reasons that we woundn’t rehash the recent elections and referendums, we wouldn’t talk about the Red […]
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Winter Previews: Bonny Eagle High School
Boys BasketballCoach: Mike FrancoeurLast year’s record: 2-16Key players returning: Jackson Hogan (sr., F); Isaiah Peters (sr., G); Connor Sirois (jr., G)Outlook: Francoeur is excited for the season, though his team is comparatively green and he acknowledges the challenges that presents. “This year should be exciting to watch if you are a Scots fan,” he says. […]
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Questionable fidelity
I may have voted illegally. On election day, I tried to do everything strictly by the book, but apparently I screwed up. I went to my town hall on Nov. 8 and cast my ballot in the usual fashion, after which I helped myself to the delicious coffeecake the town clerk bakes for these occasions. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
A side of cyanide
Family gatherings can be tricky things to navigate through at any time, but for some reason they get a tad riskier at this time of year. Why is that? At a recent Thanksgiving get-together it was decided for obvious reasons that we woundn’t rehash the recent elections and referendums, we wouldn’t talk about the Red […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Inside Naples
The holidays are on! Have you seen the amazing lights on The Barn in Naples right at the intersection of Route 302 and 35? Wow. Every time I drive into town and see those lights, I get warm and fuzzy inside. Great job! How did they ever get those lights so perfectly hung? They should […]
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Inside Bridgton
The festive season is in full swing – trees are lit up, streets are a-twinkle, Christmas music is playing and loads of holiday events are scheduled all over the Lakes Region. Before I mention some of them I would like to congratulate the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club on its 25th anniversary and the Bridgton Lions […]
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We Love to Eat
Tips for charity luncheon – Friday, Dec. 9, 11:30 a.m. and 12:20 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Festival of Trees Committee to benefit Westbrook Food Pantry and Good Samaritan Fund. Hearty soup, sandwich, dessert and beverage. $5. Santa’s breakfast – Saturday, Dec. 10, 8-10 a.m., Cressey Road United Methodist Church, […]
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Winter schedules: Gray-New Gloucester
Alpine Skiing (all meets at Shawnee Peak, unless otherwise noted)Jan. 3 vs. Greely, Fryeburg, Freeport 4:45 p.m.Jan. 9 Greely, Falmouth, Lake Region 4:45 p.m.Jan. 16 vs. Greely, Falmouth, Lake Region, Kennebunk 4 p.m.Jan. 23 vs. Freeport, Falmouth, Gorham, Cheverus 5 p.m.Jan. 30 vs. Freeport, Falmouth, Yarmouth 4:45 p.m.Feb. 2 Western Maine Conference Championship 10 a.m.Feb. […]