A first-half, Nick McCann goal gave the Patriots all the edge they would ultimately need when Fryeburg dropped by for a playoffs prelim on Friday evening, Oct. 21. G-NG held the Raiders scoreless through 80 minutes and picked up a second point of their own as they pushed methodically to victory, 2-0. Patriots head coach […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Time to leave
If you think there’s a housing crisis in Portland, your idea of what constitutes a crisis is seriously warped. Compared to a real shortage of accommodations, Portland is a home-hunter’s paradise. For an example of a place where it’s almost impossible to find shelter, try visiting GOPville. Here are some nearly factual excerpts from Craigslist […]
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Time to leave
If you think there’s a housing crisis in Portland, your idea of what constitutes a crisis is seriously warped. Compared to a real shortage of accommodations, Portland is a home-hunter’s paradise. For an example of a place where it’s almost impossible to find shelter, try visiting GOPville. Here are some nearly factual excerpts from Craigslist […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Volleyball: Scarborough hurls Bonny Eagle from postseason contetion
Scarborough ousted visiting Bonny Eagle from playoffs contention in straight sets on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 22, thanks to the combined efforts of a long list of girls. “I thought my passing group played very well: libero Emma Budway and defensive specialists Abby Snow, and Aubrey Humpage,” said Red Storm head coach Jon Roberts. “On offense, […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
RSU 14 kids eat up Chef Sam's classes
Regional School Unit 14 head chef Samantha Cowens-Gasbarro likes to drop into health classes as part of the schools’ ambitious plan to build adventurous and healthy eaters. She regularly leads a special taste-testing course at the midde and elementary schools. At Windham Middle School recently she was encouraging sixth-grade students to try a dozen different […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Senate District 26: Democrat Diamond faces Republican McDonald
Democrat Bill Diamond of Windham is the incumbent running for re-election against Republican Ryan McDonald of Windham for Senate District 26. District 26 covers Baldwin, Casco, Frye Island, Raymond, Standish and Windham. Diamond, 71, is co-owner of All-Med Staffing of New England in Windham. He has served a total of 11 terms in the state […]
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New Turnpike on-ramp open for business in Gray
The new southbound off-ramp at Maine Turnpike Exit 63 in Gray will open to drivers Friday, Oct. 21. The southbound on-ramp, meanwhile, will close temporarily starting at 10 a.m. Friday so that that construction crews can complete the final steps needed to open the new southbound toll plaza in time for the Monday morning commute […]
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Gray rezoning plan killed
The effort to rezone Route 26 in Gray has been dropped, following a Town Council discussion and vote Tuesday. The council voted unanimously to suspend further discussion on the rezone plan, based on public comment at a three-hour public hearing held last week and a petition submitted at this week’s meeting that garnered nearly 400 […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
House District 67: Republican Austin vs. Democrat Rumson
Sue Austin, a Republican incumbent from Gray, is running for re-election to Maine House District 67 against Rachel Lyn Rumson, a Democrat, also from Gray. District 67 covers Frye Island and parts of Gray, Casco and Raymond. Austin, 68, is married with four grown children and 11 grandchildren. She has served four terms as a […]
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Inside Standish
Seniors potluck Seniors will gather for lunch and entertainment and to share an afternoon of community at noon Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Standish Municipal Center, Sebago Lake Room. The cost is $5. Registration is required, but bringing along a food item to share is optional. Casseroles, desserts and finger sandwiches are recommended. Entertainment, along […]