A home on Little Sebago Lake in Windham was destroyed by fire Aug. 5. The Windham Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 67 Woodland Road. around 8 p.m., according to Fire Chief Brent Libby. On arrival, the crews found heavy smoke coming from the building and heavy fire in the basement and part […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Standish rethinking municipal term limits
Two years after they were implemented, residents of Standish will have a chance next month to talk about eliminating term limits for municipal positions. The Standish Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to schedule a public hearing on the matter for its next regular meeting, Sept. 13. The order was brought forward by new Councilor […]
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Standish rethinking municipal term limits
Two years after they were implemented, residents of Standish will have a chance next month to talk about eliminating term limits for municipal positions. The Standish Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to schedule a public hearing on the matter for its next regular meeting, Sept. 13. The order was brought forward by new Councilor […]
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Inside Gray
More details on Harvest Gathering A Harvest Gathering takes place Saturday, Aug. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 24 Main Street/Pennell Park. This new town festival will feature four local bands and showcase many community organizations and local businesses. Participating local organization booths include: American Legion Post 86, Friends of the Maine Wildlife […]
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Historical society marks 45-year anniversary Saturday
The Raymond-Casco Historical Society will celebrate its 45th anniversary Saturday, Aug. 13. From 1-3 p.m., members of the historical society will offer tours of the museum in the barn on Route 302, according to a press release from the historical society. The bright red barn features a massive mural depicting scenes of the area. They […]
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By land or by lake, amphicars star in Naples show
Sick of sitting in summer traffic on Route 302? An amphicar – a car that can bypass the road tie-ups by riding on the water – might be your solution. This weekend marks the second year that these car-boats will make an appearance at the 23rd annual Mountainview Woodies Classic Boat Club Car & Boat […]
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Tailor shop to museum
Built by one of the Goold family members who lived at the corner of Nash Road and Windham Center Road, and used by William Goold as a tailor shop, the Old Grocery was moved to its current location in 1838. The 30-by-50 foot building. later was sold to Alley Hawkes, and was a cobbler shop, […]
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Storage biz loves Windham
The town of Windham is known for its sparkling lakes and busy shopping district. It is not known as the home of self-storage facilities – but it should. According to the assessing department, Windham is already home to seven self-storage facilities, and since June, three proposals for new or expanded facilities have gone before the […]
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Inside Raymond
Tassel Top honors MetzBob Metz, the Tassel Top Board of Directors chairman emeritus,was honored last month for 25 years of service and commitment to Tassel Top Park. Directors Steve Crockett, Phyllis Burnham, Wendy Thoren, Shauna Peffer and Marshall Bullock were joined by Raymond Town Manager Don Willard, Raymond Finance Director Nancy Yates and head Ranger […]
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Farm deal ensures food security
The work of Bumbleroot Organic Farm and Maine Farmland Trust to work out a deal that allows an organic farm to flourish in Maine is truly a test of our changing society. The farmers in America are the backbone of the nation that we all hold so dear to us. Organizations like Bumbleroot allow people […]