New canoe, kayak launchNew Gloucester residents now have another recreational opportunity courtesy of their town’s Parks and Recreation Committee. Its members worked in conjunction with L.L. Bean, which donated two canoes and two kayaks, as well as with the Royal River Conservation Trust from which a grant was made available to purchase related equipment, such […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Eagles land SMAA spring sports awards
The Southern Maine Athletic Association has released its All-Conference and All-Academic awards winners for the spring season 2016, and a number of Eagles deservedly made the cut. BaseballSMAA Honorable Mention – Zack SkillingsSMAA All-Academic Team – Mitch Eskilson, Dylan Koza Windham faced its share of struggles on the diamond this year, but Skillings joins a […]
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Eagles land SMAA spring sports awards
The Southern Maine Athletic Association has released its All-Conference and All-Academic awards winners for the spring season 2016, and a number of Eagles deservedly made the cut. BaseballSMAA Honorable Mention – Zack SkillingsSMAA All-Academic Team – Mitch Eskilson, Dylan Koza Windham faced its share of struggles on the diamond this year, but Skillings joins a […]
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Gray getting railway project on track
The Gray Town Council is considering a public-private partnership to help bring the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company to town. The sound of the train in the distance has been tantalizing Gray residents for five years now, since the town was selected from among three other competing municipalities – Bridgton, Monson and Portland – to […]
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Chamber's Senatore honored at forum
Aimee Senatore, director of the Sebago Lake Region Chamber of Commerce, was recently recognized for her dedication to the Sebago Lakes Region at the Catalyst for Courage Women’s Forum. The Business Women’s Leadership Award is given to a woman who has had a significant impact on the region through her volunteer work and dedication to […]
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Windham takes new approach to comprehensive plan
Many of the goals and visions for the town may be the same, but Windham is taking a new approach to writing its comprehensive plan by making it more accessible and user friendly. The comprehensive plan establishes the town’s vision for the future and outlines a path to that future, according to Ben Smith, Windham’s […]
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Inside Naples
School’s out, lunch is in SAD 61 is providing free lunches for those under 18 every weekday from noon-1 p.m. through Aug. 19 at the Naples Town Beach. Games and activities will also be provided by the Naples Public Library. No applications are necessary; the only requirement is that the meals be eat onsite. The […]
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G-NG Patriots garner Conference honors
The WMC has released its lists of spring season sports awards, and a number of Gray-New Gloucesterites earned First-Team, Second-Team, Honorable Mention and All-Academic laurels. SoftballWMC First Team – Alexa Thayer (P), Alie Martel (P/SS)WMC Second Team – Hannah Dixon (SS) The Lady Patriots contribute two young standouts in Thayer, a freshman, and Martel, a […]
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Windham summer concerts aimed at building community
The Windham Parks & Recreation Department is hosting its first annual summer concert series at Dundee Park. The series kicks off Wednesday, July 13, with a performance by The Hurricanes, a Portland-based rock band. An outdoor concert series has been in the works for some time, said Linda Brooks, who started as Parks and Recreation […]
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Lakers excel in Western Maine Conference
A grab bag of Lakers dot this spring’s Western Maine Conference lists of award-winners. Recipient athletes could earn First-Team laurels, Second-Team laurels, Honorable Mention, All-Academic distinction and more. Baseball WMC All-Academic – Nick Wandishin Boys Lacrosse WMC Honorable Mention – Mason LaPlante LaPlante joins a strong Honorable Mention roster that also includes Perrin Davidson of […]