Author Talk On Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 6-7 p.m., author Josh Christie will hold a book signing at Windham Public Library. He has written and contributed to a number of works of nonfiction, including “Maine Beer: Brewing in Vacationland,” “Maine Outdoor Adventure Guide” and “Read This.” He is a regular contributor to the Maine Sunday […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Dream home becomes reality in Standish
A federal program helps a Standish family dealing with a child’s expensive medical treatments buy a house. For Toni Chase and her family of Steep Falls, moving into their new home in late May was a dream come true. Home ownership seemed to be just that – a dream, an unattainable one at that. Chase’s […]
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5K benefit honors brave Windham girl
When Kelli Hutchison of Windham played soccer, she was always more focused on her classmates than the game. “If someone did something new, like scored their first goal, she would run up and hug them and congratulate them,” Mike Hutchison said of his daughter, who died in February 2010 at age 10 from glioblastomas multi-form […]
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Raymond man arrested on sex charges
A Raymond man is facing charges in two cases of sexual assault against juvenile females, according to a Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office press release. Anthony Shawn Pierson, 21, was arrested Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 5:15 p.m., after a young woman at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford reported she had been sexually assaulted in Raymond. […]
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Laying down the law
Being a law-abiding citizen, I try to observe the law. The law even says I’m responsible for obeying laws I’m not aware of, but, hey, I’m doing the best I can. In fact, I’m so conscientious, I try – every chance I get – to obey all of Isaac Newton’s famous laws, even though I […]
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Bonny Eagle principal named interim SAD 6 leader
Paul Penna Bonny Eagle High School Principal Paul Penna was appointed interim superintendent at School Administrative District 6, the district announced Monday. Penna was selected from a field of nine applicants. “I am proud to represent and lead this school community,” Penna said Wednesday in an email response for comment. He succeeds Michael “Mick” Roy, […]
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Deaths
Bernardini, Anthony, 63, of Gray, died July 27, 2016. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Gray. Carll, Sherry Lynn, 69, of Gray, died on July 28, 2016. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Gray. Gelinas, Eileen, 81, of South Portland, died on July 27, 2016. Arrangements by Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland. Green, Frederick F., 86, of […]
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Arts calendar
THEATER Through Saturday, Aug. 6 “Much Ado about Nothing,” presented by Fenix Theatre, 6:30 p.m., The Band Shell, Deering Oaks Park. Free. www.fenixtheatre.com. Thursday, Aug. 11-Saturday, Aug. 20 “Can-Can Parisien and Raymonda” presented by Maine State Ballet, 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 2 p.m. Saturdays, MSB’s Lopez Theater, 348 U.S. Route 1, Falmouth. 781-3587 […]
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We Love to Eat
Chowder luncheon – Friday, Aug. 5, 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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Raymond man arrested on sex charges
A Raymond man is facing charges in two cases of sexual assault against juvenile females, according to a Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office press release. Anthony Shawn Pierson, 21, was arrested Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 5:15 p.m., after a young woman at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford reported she had been sexually assaulted in Raymond. […]