“I don’t even like clowns. Clowns are not normal people.” Barbara Park, author. Who would have ever thought that the famous clown Ronald McDonald would have to go into hiding? It’s sad to state that it probably is a good thing that Bozo the Clown is no longer on television as far as I know. […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Proposed appropriation misuse of taxpayer funds
I like railroads – really, I do. I never got rid of my 027-scale electric trains I had when I was a kid, and sometimes still set them up around the holidays. I also think having the narrow-gauge railway in Gray will be very cool. However, I’m appalled that using funds collected from the taxpayers […]
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House District 66: Republican McClellan vs. Democrat Fay
Michael McClellan, the Republican incumbent from Raymond, is running for re-election against Jessica Fay, a Democrat from Raymond, to the Maine House of Representatives District 66. District 66 covers parts of Casco, Poland and Raymond. McClellan, 56, is the executive director of Maine State Independent Living Council, and has served three terms as a representative. […]
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Fay kind of rep we need in House
During my six-years serving in the Maine Senate, I came to fully understand and appreciate the paramount importance of elected officials who refuse to be a blind rubber stamp for party or special interests. These are the representatives whose priorities reflect the needs of the citizens in their districts. These are the leaders who actually […]
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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 […]
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Area briefs
Amvet hosts dance with country band Amvet ‘s Post 6, 1095 Lewiston Road in New Gloucester, will host a dance from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, with live country music from Steve and The Good Ole Boys. A 50-50 drawing will be held at 9:30 p.m. and the concession stand will be open until 10 p.m. […]
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Inside Windham
Candidate Night Bill Diamond will host a Candidate Night on Speakout on Windham’s local channel 7 at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27. You are encouraged to call in your questions during the show at 892-0546 or come to the Windham Town office, Council Chambers, and be part of the audience. Halloween Adventure On Saturday, […]
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Field Hockey: Gorham bounces Windham from postseason contention
Gorhamite Jamie Juskiewicz gave her girls an early lead vs. visiting Windham in the first round of the playoffs on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 15, and the Rams never relented from there. The team thoroughly dominated the second half, in time adding two further points for a 3-0 victory over the Eagles. Gorham head coach Becky […]
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Inside Windham
Candidate Night Bill Diamond will host a Candidate Night on Speakout on Windham’s local channel 7 at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27. You are encouraged to call in your questions during the show at 892-0546 or come to the Windham Town office, Council Chambers, and be part of the audience. Halloween Adventure On Saturday, […]
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It Happened in Windham: Trading the ‘stears,’ ox and half the tillage
Windham Historical Society will celebrate its 50th birthday in 2017, but it was more than a dozen years ago that the Society went digital. Hundreds of documents from Windham’s earliest days have been available “on-line” all that time, thanks to a volunteer who visited the town for a spell while her husband’s employer was finishing […]