Arsenault, Joyce Ann, 80 of Westbrook, died on Nov. 21, 2016. Arrangements by Jones, Rich and Hutchins, Portland. Chadbourne Sr., Peter J., 68, of Gorham, died on Nov. 27, 2016. Arrangements by A. T. Hutchins Funeral Home. Hall, Reginald E., 87, of Windham, died on Nov. 29, 2016. Arrangements by Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Deaths
Arsenault, Joyce Ann, 80 of Westbrook, died on Nov. 21, 2016. Arrangements by Jones, Rich and Hutchins, Portland. Chadbourne Sr., Peter J., 68, of Gorham, died on Nov. 27, 2016. Arrangements by A. T. Hutchins Funeral Home. Hall, Reginald E., 87, of Windham, died on Nov. 29, 2016. Arrangements by Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral […]
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Maine roads were a second thought
Last week I found myself heading out west to Vermont to entertain a group with my Maine stories. It was one of those corporate events held at a beautiful conference center on the banks of the Connecticut River just over the New Hampshire line. My trip took me from Portland to Fryeburg on Route 302, […]
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Bonny Eagle Winter Sports
Alpine Skiing (all meets at Shawnee Peak unless otherwise noted)Jan. 4 Scarborough, Windham, Cheverus, Gorham, Marshwood 5 p.m.Jan. 6 Scarborough, Windham, Cheverus, Gorham, Marshwood 5 p.m.Jan. 11 Scarborough, Windham, Cheverus, Gorham, Marshwood 5 p.m.Jan. 13 Scarborough, Windham, Cheverus, Gorham, Marshwood 5 p.m.Jan. 20 Scarborough, Windham, Cheverus, Gorham, Marshwood 5 p.m.Jan. 23 Freeport, Falmouth, Gorham, Cheverus, […]
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Beautiful losers
Maine Democrats need to find some really lousy candidates for major offices. Otherwise, the Dems could end up helping to elect Republicans like Paul LePage to the U.S. Senate and Bruce Poliquin to the governorship in 2018. Fortunately, the donkey party is loaded with lame contenders. But before I pick through that sludge pile, let […]
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Bring on the snow: Snowmobilers rev up for season
With temperatures dipping and the promise of snow in the air, the Windham Drifters, a decades-old snowmobiling club, Windham retailers and the roughly 700 townspeople who register their snowmobiles a year are gearing up for the season. The Windham Drifters, with nearly 100 members, will spend the next few weekends clearing brush and carrying out […]
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Steep Falls woman killed in crash
WINDHAM – A 38-year-old Steep Falls woman was killed and three others were injured in a head-on or near head-on pickup truck crash on Tandberg Trail Thursday night. Rebecca Perry, the driver of a one of the trucks, died at the scene near the Standish town line, Windham police said. Her 15-year-old female passenger was […]
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Inside Standish
Nordic adventure Partnering with Maine Huts and Trails, the Standish recreation department is offering a Nordic and/or snowshoe adventure on groomed trails in the western mountains to Poplar Ridge Jan. 14-15. Novices are welcome, equipment can be made available to you if you don’t have your own. The trail to the hut is approximately 3.2 […]
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It Happened in Windham: Building the Masonic Lodge
In 1864, the petition to hold Masonic meetings was presented to the Grand Lodge by prominent Masons of Windham, including John R. Rollins, Jason Webb, Beniah H. Hall, Freeland A. Staples, Elias R. Howard, Samuel T. Johnson, Samuel Hawkes, Hiram C. Loveitt and George Hamblen. The first meeting was held at Webb’s Hall, a local […]
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Town groundwater problem needs addressing, study shows
Levels of nitrate in the groundwater in North Windham are high and will likely continue to increase, Windham officials say. While the higher level doesn’t pose a threat to residents’ health or safety, it does present a “long-term concern for the conservation of natural resources,” says Town Manager Tony Plante. Several wells for water-monitoring have […]