“The Universe is expanding. That should help with the traffic.” Steven Wright, comedian and author I had to get away from politics because I, like many people, am already sick of the politics of those running for president, and we have over 90 more days to go. In the past couple of months I have […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Naples hosts antique boat and car show
The Mountainview Woodies Classic Boat Club will hold its Classic Boat & Car show on the Naples Causeway Friday, Aug. 12 and Saturday Aug. 13. The free event features shows and parades of restored antique cars and boats. The event also features rare 1960’s “Amphicars,” cars that also ride in water. The “Water Parade” will […]
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Aroma Joe’s makes it official
Co-owners David and Jennifer Gillies celebrated the grand opening of Aroma Joe’s Coffee on Thursday, July 28. Sharing in the festivities were several directors of the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce and Gray business owners. The grand opening event at the shop, located at 8 Brown St. in Gray, included live music, a prize […]
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Antiques dealer slates appraisal at museum
For those with family heirlooms and antique trinkets busting out the attic and cluttering their home, help is on the way. On Wednesday, August 10, the Raymond-Casco Historical Society will host Harry Hepburn, local antique dealer, at their museum on Route 302 for a night of appraising antiques and collectibles. There is no admission charge, […]
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Two municipal seats available in Raymond
The Raymond Board of Selectmen is soliciting applications for volunteers to fill one opening on the Regional School Unit 14 Board of Directors and another on the Budget-Finance Committee. Both positions are for a one-year term, to expire June 2017. The school board position was previously occupied by Jennifer Moore, who resigned in late June. […]
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Two municipal seats available in Raymond
The Raymond Board of Selectmen is soliciting applications for volunteers to fill one opening on the Regional School Unit 14 Board of Directors and another on the Budget-Finance Committee. Both positions are for a one-year term, to expire June 2017. The school board position was previously occupied by Jennifer Moore, who resigned in late June. […]
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Inside Bridgton
Honored as Bridgton Hospital HEROES, from left, were Rodney Welch, Paula Cox, Mahnee Dinsmore and. Kimberly Elliott Summer in Bridgton keeps rolling along with lots of events on the calendar. But first, I want to congratulate Laura Pulito of Bridgton for making the spring 2016 Dean’s List at the University of Maine at Farmington. Well […]
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Naples hosts antique boat and car show
The Mountainview Woodies Classic Boat Club will hold its Classic Boat & Car show on the Naples Causeway Friday, Aug. 12 and Saturday Aug. 13. The free event features shows and parades of restored antique cars and boats. The event also features rare 1960’s “Amphicars,” cars that also ride in water. The “Water Parade” will […]
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Inside Naples
Dog days of summer What a summer this has been! We’ve had the best summer-like weather I can remember here in Maine in years. Barely any rain – I know that’s not a great scenario for the environment – and it sure has been nice to have all of these sunny, warm days grace our […]
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Aroma Joe’s makes it official
Co-owners David and Jennifer Gillies celebrated the grand opening of Aroma Joe’s Coffee on Thursday, July 28. Sharing in the festivities were several directors of the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce and Gray business owners. The grand opening event at the shop, located at 8 Brown St. in Gray, included live music, a prize […]