UPDATE: One of the twin brothers from Windham charged with aggravated assault in connection with two separate assaults was released on bail earlier this week. Jame Byron Lewis, 26, was charged last week with two counts of aggravated assault against two women. As of Wednesday, Nov. 16, James Lewis had made his $25,000 bail and […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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One Windham twin charged in assault out on bail
UPDATE: One of the twin brothers from Windham charged with aggravated assault in connection with two separate assaults was released on bail earlier this week. Jame Byron Lewis, 26, was charged last week with two counts of aggravated assault against two women. As of Wednesday, Nov. 16, James Lewis had made his $25,000 bail and […]
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Lakes Region voters crowd polls
Polls in Windham and Gray are busy but running smoothly as residents of the Lakes Region turn up to cast their votes for president, legislature and voice their opinion on six state-wide referendum questions. Eric Quatrano, officer with the Windham Police Department, said the peak hours of the morning at Windham High School were busy. […]
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Inside Windham
Post-Halloween thank youWindham Parks & Recreation says a big “thanks” to everyone – prize donors, volunteers and families –who helped make the new Halloween Adventure such a success. Sponsors who donated prizes were: Microtel Inn & Suites, Summit Adventures, Smitty’s Cinema and Advanced Dental Concepts. Volunteers included: Windham High School Key Club, St. Joseph’s College […]
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Trump takes Lakes Region towns
Residents of the Lakes Region joined the nation in electing Republican Donald J. Trump president. Trump held a majority over Democrat nominee Hillary R. Clinton in every Lakes Region town: Windham, Raymond, Gray, Standish, Casco, Naples, Bridgton, Sebago and New Gloucester. Lakes Region residents generally favored Republicans for the Legislature, as well – nine of […]
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Gray vote stalls railroad relocation: Standish will keep term limits and Bridgton won’t ban fireworks.
Officials with the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum say the effort to relocate to Gray has been stalled, but not derailed, by the defeat at the polls Tuesday of a town funding initiative. Gray voters rejected a referendum question to provide $498,000 from undesignated surplus to support the efforts of the Narrow Gauge […]
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In Steep Falls, neighbors help neighbors with Little Free Pantry
In the small, closely-knit Standish neighborhood of Steep Falls, neighbors have come together to help take care of each other through the holiday season and beyond. In mid-October, the group constructed a free-standing cabinet in Steep Falls Park, which serves as a Little Free Pantry. Neighbors are encouraged to “take what they need, leave what […]
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For veteran who served in Vietnam, memories linger: Q&A with Rodney Voisine
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the country honors those who have served in the armed forces. Rodney Voisine of Windham is one of those veterans, with a 20-year history of service in the Marine Corps. After graduating from Fort Kent Community High School in 1967, Voisine volunteered for the Marine Corps. He was deployed to […]
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O.Dans preps for expansion into Standish
O.Dans Restaurant of Sebago is bringing its locally sourced, fresh meals to Standish. A new location is expected to open as early as this month, according to Dan Ellingwood, chef and owner of O.Dans. The Standish location will be at 1 Ossipee Trail East, the former location of the Main Street Grill. The grill moved […]
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O.Dans preps for expansion into Standish
O.Dans Restaurant of Sebago is bringing its locally sourced, fresh meals to Standish. A new location is expected to open as early as this month, according to Dan Ellingwood, chef and owner of O.Dans. The Standish location will be at 1 Ossipee Trail East, the former location of the Main Street Grill. The grill moved […]