Traditionally, my first column after an election is devoted to the Gaggie Awards, recognizing entertaining political incompetence. Unfortunately, that won’t happen this year. Or, maybe, ever again. The Gaggies were named for Hayes Gahagan, an independent U.S. Senate candidate in 1978 who held one of the most titillating press conferences in Maine history. Shortly before […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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No trophies
Traditionally, my first column after an election is devoted to the Gaggie Awards, recognizing entertaining political incompetence. Unfortunately, that won’t happen this year. Or, maybe, ever again. The Gaggies were named for Hayes Gahagan, an independent U.S. Senate candidate in 1978 who held one of the most titillating press conferences in Maine history. Shortly before […]
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Standish teen killed in crash remembered as bright, compassionate
A runaway Standish teenager who died from injuries sustained in the crash of a stolen car in Oklahoma this week is being remembered as compassionate, bright and humorous by members of her family and the Lakes Region community. Collette Boure, 17, died Monday, Oct. 31, at a Texas hospital. She had been reported missing roughly […]
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Lakes Region chamber set to relocate down the road
The Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce is moving mid-November, but is staying close, with a new office in North Windham. Aimee Senatore, executive director of the chamber, announced Oct. 19 plans to move from 747 Roosevelt Trail to 909 Roosevelt Trail, closer to the Raymond town line. The chamber will be fully operating and […]
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Windham economic group names new members, honors Gleason
The Windham Economic Development Corporation held its annual meeting Oct. 26, the first annual meeting to actively incorporate members of the public. The meeting included an update on WEDC business, the appointment of a new officer and new board member, an award presentation and a keynote speech by a local economist. The goal of economic […]
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Inside Raymond
Project Grad donations neededThe 2017 Project Graduation Committee is in need of donations from the community for its March hosting of their version of The Price is Right game show. Items needed are needed to raffle and for contestants to bid on while on stage. If are able to help or donate in any way, […]
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Q&A with Teresa Dyer: Bridgton actress flies solo in play about pairing up
Local theater veteran Teresa Dyer will star in a one-woman production of “Bad Dates” at Schoolhouse Arts Center in Standish. The show, directed by Jerry Walker, runs Friday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 12. The play, written by Theresa Rebeck, tells the story of Haley Walker – a restaurant manager, shoe connoisseur and single mother […]
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Jess Fay will represent us all
I am writing in support of Jessica Fay as she runs for election to House District 66, in Raymond, Casco and Poland. As I went door to door with Jess over the summer, I found out that this is a gorgeous district, full of lakes, forests and farms. All hidden gems of beauty. I love […]
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Inside Raymond
Project Grad donations neededThe 2017 Project Graduation Committee is in need of donations from the community for its March hosting of their version of The Price is Right game show. Items needed are needed to raffle and for contestants to bid on while on stage. If are able to help or donate in any way, […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Background checks argument doesn’t make sense
I noticed that several police chiefs have an ad on television, essentially saying that a background check would help stop the slayings of women in domestic violence. However, the law as written, states that loans, gifts, sales of guns among family members is exempt. First, it would be necessary to define what “family” is, then […]