Nowhere in the United States Constitution or the in the Declaration of Independence is the word “democracy” mentioned. However, I grew up thinking that we lived in a democracy. Didn’t you? Seems that we were misled. A democracy is one where ordinary citizens come together to decide matters important to them. New England, including Windham, […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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On the Right Lane: Another day in paradise
“Public money is like holy water; people help themselves.” Italian proverb When it comes to guessing, our government at all levels certainly accomplishes that. I noticed two agenda items that the Windham town councilors had for their meeting the Tuesday after I sent in this column. One discussion item was appointing someone to the vacant […]
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On the Right Lane: Another day in paradise
“Public money is like holy water; people help themselves.” Italian proverb When it comes to guessing, our government at all levels certainly accomplishes that. I noticed two agenda items that the Windham town councilors had for their meeting the Tuesday after I sent in this column. One discussion item was appointing someone to the vacant […]
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Sebago Days: Sweet rides, games, music and more
The 38th annual Sebago Days two-day festival kicks off Friday, July 15, and this year it is all about the cruise. Last year, the first Sebago Days car cruise brought in “big money cars from all over,” said Carl Dolloff, president of the Sebago Days Committee. “It was a really good show, and the crowds […]
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Town meeting future up to voters
The Windham Town Council on Tuesday discussed doing away with the annual town meeting out of concerns that attendance is at an extreme low, but the issue was brought up before a meeting with zero public attendance. The concern among some councilors is that the scant participation at town meeting isn’t serving the community. Only […]
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Arts and entertainment calendar
THEATER Through Sunday, July 31 “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” at Schoolhouse Arts Center 16 Richville Road, Standish, directed by Dillon Bates, music by Allen Thomas and choreography by Jake Boyce. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. $16-$18. 642-3743 or www.schoolhousearts.org. Friday, July 15-Saturday, July 23 Agatha Christie’s “The […]
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We Love to Eat
Chowder luncheon – Friday, July 15, 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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Ultimate Frisbee tourney, food trucks on tap
Maine Ultimate – “ultimate” meaning “ultimate Frisbee” – is gearing up to host its first Vacationland Tournament and Ultimate Food Truck Event, slated for the weekend of July 23-24. Spectators are invited to attend the gala, which will be held at Wainwright Sports Complex in South Portland. Maine Ultimate and its various offerings are the […]
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Maine Mayhem wraps up season with bowl visit
The Maine Mayhem semi-pro women’s football squad out of Gorham is wrapping up its inaugural season in style: Having gone 4-4 this spring, the Mayhem earned the opportunity to visit Charlotte, N.C. from July 21–23 to participate in Championship Weekend. “The Mayhem have had success this year because of the group of girls who are […]
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Real estate reverie
I still remember the first real estate transaction I ever witnessed. It was a summer morning in the late 1950s when Dr. Herbert Ward came walking down our driveway for one of his rare visits. After some small talk – which wasn’t the real point of Dr. Ward’s visit – he told my father that […]