THEATER Through Sunday, Oct. 2 “Clue – the Musical,” presented by Schoolhouse Arts Center, Standish, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. www.schoolhousearts.org. Friday, Sept. 23-Sunday, Oct. 9 “Bonnie & Clyde,” with music by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics by Don Black, Portland Players, 420 Cottage Road, South Portland. Fridays and Saturdays at […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Deaths
Aiken, Wendy L., 60, of Naples, died on Sept. 14, 2016. Arrangements by Hall Funeral Home, Casco. Blais, Ronald H., 80, of Gray, died on Sept. 13, 2016. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Gray. Carbin, Kevin P., 93, of Scarborough, died on Sept. 6, 2016. Arrangements by Robinson Funeral Home, Melrose, Mass., which is hosting […]
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If it's fall, it's Cumberland Fair time
Ushering in autumn, the 145th annual Cumberland Fair showcases a variety of family entertainment and exhibits besides providing a learning opportunity for 4-H students displaying their skills and animals after their year-long work. The fair’s packed schedule has numerous shows and exhibits for 4-H kids, who have raised animals like market beef, swine and sheep. […]
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Take heed before making that donation
The phone lines may become jammed this fall if the “survey” squads get intertwined with the holiday begging – you know, the ones that say your donation (which they’ll come pick up) will make some boy’s Christmas better than ever. The office of Maine Attorney General has some good advice. Charitable solicitations are becoming ever […]
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Can’t make me
I won’t be writing a column this week. Not because I’m ill. Not because I’ve been suspended for making inappropriate comments. And not because there’s nothing going on in Maine politics worth ridiculing. The reason I’m taking a sabbatical is the result of studying the management philosophy at the state Department of Health and Human […]
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Can’t make me
I won’t be writing a column this week. Not because I’m ill. Not because I’ve been suspended for making inappropriate comments. And not because there’s nothing going on in Maine politics worth ridiculing. The reason I’m taking a sabbatical is the result of studying the management philosophy at the state Department of Health and Human […]
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After slow first half, Falcons accelerate, speed past Patriots
Falcons QB Josh Burke notched a keeper TD against visiting G-NG near the end of the second quarter on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 17, sparking Freeport’s attack. The team then piled 20 further points on the Patriots in the downhill half to seize their second win of the season, 27-0. “Right now, it’s all about who […]
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Cross Country: Jaques, Horne lead Freeport effort at four-way meet
The Falcons played host to Wells, Falmouth and Lake Region on Friday afternoon, Sept. 16, with the Warriors emerging victorious on the boys’ side and the Yachtsmen on the girls’. Boys Team Results1. Wells, 36; 2. Freeport, 41; 3. Falmouth, 43; 4. Lake Region, 120 Boys Top 10 Individual Results1. Jeremiah Sands, Falmouth, 16:30.40; 2. […]
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Cross Country: Jaques, Horne lead Freeport effort at four-way meet
The Falcons played host to Wells, Falmouth and Lake Region on Friday afternoon, Sept. 16, with the Warriors emerging victorious on the boys’ side and the Yachtsmen on the girls’. Boys Team Results1. Wells, 36; 2. Freeport, 41; 3. Falmouth, 43; 4. Lake Region, 120 Boys Top 10 Individual Results1. Jeremiah Sands, Falmouth, 16:30.40; 2. […]
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House calls on horseback
When people drive on River Road, heading to Westbrook, they may not even see a stone marker between the road and a small banking, which is part of the state of Maine property. This marker represents the beginning of Windham, as we know it. All land divisions started here in the 1700s. This is the […]