The town of Windham’s next comprehensive plan can’t just be another document on the shelf, according to Planning Director Ben Smith. The draft plan, which was presented to the council Aug. 23, is an update to the town’s 2003 comprehensive plan, a land-use plan designed to guide decision-making when it comes to zoning, investments in […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Windham Police hire 27th officer
Devyn Rogers, right, is sworn in to the Windham Police Department by Town Clerk Linda Morrell. Devyn Rogers has been sworn as the 27th full-time officer with the Windham Police Department. Rogers, 27, of Yarmouth, has an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from Norwich University and is currently enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps reserve. […]
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It Happened in Windham: Archaelogical dig equals treasures
For the second summer in a row, state archeologists have been digging up history in Windham’s first-settled area. Items they have found point to a busy little community of the mid-1700s in our town. They will be back in 2017 for further exploration and discovery. Buried treasure was the subject of local historian William Goold, […]
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Inside Raymond
Pageant preview Marybeth Noonan of Ryamond is representing Maine at the 2016 Miss America Pageant on Sunday, Sept. 11. She has been working hard the last six months preparing for the pageant. Friends, family and supporters all gathered at the Fireside Inn on Monday, Aug. 22, to preview Marybeth’s formal wear and gown, see and […]
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Inside Standish
Trip to new doll museum The September meeting of the Standish Historial Society will be a trip to the Fryeburg Historical Society and the newly opened Doll Museum. Those making the trip will meet at the Old Red Church at 9 a.m. and carpool to Fryeburg. Call 671-4002 or 642-4567 to get your name on […]
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Standish crash victim ‘giant of a man who loved life’
A longtime Standish resident who died of his injuries following a car crash last weekend was described by family and friends as a loving person who was devoted to his family and church. Arthur Ames’ vehicle was struck on the driver’s door about 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the intersection of Manchester Road and […]
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Rotary planned for high-crash intersection
The Maine Department of Transportation has identified the Standish intersection that was the site of a fatal car accident Aug. 20 – Route 25 and Manchester Road/Saco Road – as a high-crash location, and wants to replace the four-way intersection with a rotary. There have been 27 crashes at the site in the last five […]
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Keeping up with the news
We appreciate the cards and letters from readers expressing your appreciation for this special senior column. There is a great deal of information available, especially for seniors, and we will continue to try and share some of the more important news. Here is this week’s: Lakes Region Seniors Lakes Region Seniors at Little Falls Activity […]
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Windham Police hire 27th officer
Devyn Rogers, right, is sworn in to the Windham Police Department by Town Clerk Linda Morrell. Devyn Rogers has been sworn as the 27th full-time officer with the Windham Police Department. Rogers, 27, of Yarmouth, has an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from Norwich University and is currently enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps reserve. […]
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Inside Gray
Festival finally hereGray’s End of Summer Fest – A Harvest Gathering takes place Saturday, Aug. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 24 Main St. outside at the Henry Pennell Municipal Complex/Pennell Park. Plenty of convenient offsite parking is available at 33 Main St. in the grassy field and at Route 26 at the […]