As a former candidate for state office I have the highest level of appreciation for the integrity and grit of Jessica Fay, candidate for the State House for District 66 (Raymond/Casco/Poland). Jess has held herself to the highest standards of ethics. Everyone that knows Jess will tell you she runs a tight ship and demands […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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You can trust Ordway to do right thing
I know, I know, everyone is sick of politics – in the mail, on the radio, on Facebook, and every single commercial during the nightly news. Just give me a few sentences to tell you about Lester Ordway, a real gentleman who is running for re-election to the Maine Legislature, House District 23. I’m an […]
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'It’s not going to be the same without him': Longtime Gray physician Frederick van Mourik is retiring.
A beloved family doctor with nearly three decades of experience serving the Lakes Region is retiring next week. Dr. Frederick van Mourik, a primary-care physican and founder of Gray Family Health Center, will retire from his practice on Thursday, Nov. 10. A reception for patients of van Mourik will be held Friday, Nov. 11, from […]
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Inside Windham
Chutes gives to veteransThis summer, Chutes Family Restaurant in North Windham asked patrons to come together to “Dine For Vets” and help support Maine veterans, $1 a time. The “Dine for Vets” program spanned from June through August and shared stories of local military members and their families that were served by Easter Seals Maine […]
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Inside Gray
Caring CommunityApplications for Thanksgiving assistance are due back no later than Thursday, Nov. 10. The forms will be distributed in the elementary school totes as well as through the electronic school email and can be picked up as well as dropped off at the elementary schools, the Gray Public Library and Gray Town Hall in […]
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Fay ‘true definition of representative’
I was out knocking on doors with Jessica Fay recently and was surprised by how many people she met who said “no one has ever knocked on my door before,” and how many said they had never met their state representative. She wants to meet folks where they live and work, and listen and really […]
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McLellan knows, understands Raymond
I am writing this letter in support of Mike McLellan’s re-election as state representative in House District 66. Mike has been elected locally to various positions, including to the School Board and as selectman. He volunteered coaching with Raymond Baseball. I know Mike really understands all the issues facing his district because he has been […]
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Think, vote sensibly for president
For many years now it has become clear that if our Great Republic is to provide freedom and opportunities for our children, grandchildren, etc., then major changes must take place – and soon. An example of a problem which could lead to disaster, one of many: The national debt (www.usdebtclock.org) continues to grow completely out […]
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Hancock's Casco mill awarded for safety achievements
Ryefield Sawmill, the Casco location of Hancock Lumber has earned a Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program Award from the U.S. Department of Labor in recognition of its rigorous safety achievement program. A second Hancock location, in Bethel, also received the award. To qualify, companies voluntarily undergo a comprehensive safety audit, correct all hazards identified […]
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On the Right Lane: Is it Weiner Gate?
“This is a generation weaned on Watergate and there is no presumption of innocence and no presumption of good intentions. Instead, there is a presumption that, without relentless scrutiny, the government will misbehave.” Dee Dee Myers, political analyst When this column hits the streets there will be four days left to Election Day and what […]