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 […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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We Love to Eat
Chowder luncheon – Friday, Aug. 26, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster roll with cup opf chowder, $13. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and […]
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On the right lane: Sticky fingers
“Once I pulled a job, I was so stupid. I picked a guy’s pocket on an airplane and made a run for it.” Rodney Dangerfield, comedian It might be my imagination but it seems like that there are a lot of crimes in the news lately here in Maine. Someone in Falmouth died as a […]
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Arts calendar
THEATER Friday-Saturday, Aug. 26-27 “Steamy Nights, An Evening of Burlesque,” to benefit St. Lawrence Arts, 8 p.m., St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. $12-$15 door. www.brownpapertickets.com. Through Sunday, Sept.11 “The Irish and How They Got That Way,” by Frank McCourt, Portland Stage, Forest Avenue, Portland. www.portlandstage.org or 774-0465. In collaboration with Maine State Music […]
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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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Inside Windham
Adult Ed Open HouseWindham Raymond Adult Education will host an Open House on Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 5-7 p.m. Come by and check out the offerings and learn about the courses and services Adult Ed provides. Meet some of the instructors and the staff. There will also be a gift certificate raffle. The office is […]
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We Love to Eat
Chowder luncheon – Friday, Aug. 26, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster roll with cup opf chowder, $13. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and […]
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Loon Echo Trek returns to benefit land trust
The Loon Echo Land Trust’s annual Loon Echo Trek will this year be held on Saturday, Sept. 17. The Trek, which takes place at the Shawnee Peak Ski Area in Bridgton, offers a hike, a bike or a combination of the two. “The Loon Echo Trek is both a great family event and a challenging […]
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‘Clue’ cast announced
The Schoolhouse Arts Center in Standish has announced the cast of “Clue – The Musical,” its fall 2016 production. It includes, front row from left, are Sarah Flagg of Gorham as Mrs. White, James Gaddis of Westbrook as Mr. Boddy and Lisa Libby of Parsonsfield as the detective. Back row from left, Kim Drisco of […]
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Deaths
Allenwood, Robert J., 68, of Gorham, died Aug. 15, 2016. Arrangements by Dolby Funeral Chapel, Gorham. Danby-Jordan, Edith S., 94, of Scarborough, died Aug. 13, 2016. Arrangements by Hobbs Funeral Home, Portland. Barrett Jr., Arthur J., of South Portland, died on Aug. 11, 2016. Arrangements by Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services, Portland. Brown, Helen L., […]