Republican incumbent Patrick Corey is running unopposed in Maine House of Representatives District 25, which represents part of Windham. Corey, 42, is self-employed as a creative director. He is a resident of Windham and is married to Sheila Corey. One of the most important tasks facing the Legislature is “bringing good paying jobs into the […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Windham council to vote Oct. 25 on fireworks curb
In response to complaints about the disturbance created by consumer fireworks in Windham, the Town Council is considering restrictions on their use. The draft of the new fireworks ordinance, discussed at a council meeting on Oct. 4, would restrict the days that fireworks can be set off and require residents to obtain a permit from […]
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Inside Windham
Thanksgiving baskets The Windham Food Pantry is taking requests for Thanksgiving baskets until Nov. 3. That’s the last day for sign-up, which is at the pantry. The food pantry is the building next door to the Public Safety building and across the street from the Friends Meeting House. Sign-ups cannot be done by phone and […]
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RR has long-term benefits
In a recent letter my friend Mark Grover suggested we all consider our choices when deciding where to spend our money. Truly excellent advice as there are many options. When you look at whether to spend money supporting the town initiated grant to Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad or to some other uses as outlined by […]
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Just say no
“The chief difficulty of cutting down the expenses of government is that so many of the expenses can vote.” Evan Esar, American humorist. I previously wrote that I will vote against Question 1, which would legalize marijuana in Maine. I probably will also vote against Questions 2 through 6 on the Maine ballot as well. […]
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Deaths
Bacon, Conrad B., 81, of Florida and formerly of Gorham and Windham, died on Sept. 18, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Dolby Funeral Chapel 434 River Road, Windham. Following the service, a reception will be held at Laureen and Daryl Dyer’s home, 219 North Gorham […]
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Deaths
Bacon, Conrad B., 81, of Florida and formerly of Gorham and Windham, died on Sept. 18, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Dolby Funeral Chapel 434 River Road, Windham. Following the service, a reception will be held at Laureen and Daryl Dyer’s home, 219 North Gorham […]
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We Love Fairs
Craft fair – Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Maine Medical Cenbter Scarborough Campus, 100 Campus Drive (off Route 1), Scarborough. Quilts, candles, jewelry and acessories, knits, holiday specialities and much, much more. To benefit Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital. Annual Christmas craft sale – Saturday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Windham Historical Society, Town House Museum, […]
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Arts and entertainment calendar
THEATER Saturday, Oct. 8 “Sweet Blues: A Film about Mike Bloomfield,” noon, Portland Museum of Art, part of the Maine Jewish Film Festival. www.brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006. Through Sunday, Oct. 9 “Bonnie & Clyde,” with music by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics by Don Black, Portland Players, 420 Cottage Road, South Portland. Friday and Saturdays at 7:30 […]
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Drought disaster aid available
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Cumberland County as a primary natural disaster areas due to the drought. Farmers and ranchers in York, Androscoggin, Oxford and Sagadahoc counties also qualify for natural disaster assistance, the department said in a press release. The five counties in Maine were designated natural disaster areas on Sept. 29, […]