“The difference between a Democracy and a Dictatorship is that in a Democracy you vote first and take orders later; in a Dictatorship you don’t have to waste your time voting.” Charles Bukowski, underground writer and poet. Since some elected officials publicly stated that only 20 percent of voters participated in the election defeat of […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Windham residents OK $16.8M budget
Windham residents quickly approved a new, $16.8 million budget at town meeting June 18, with no discussion. The 12-minute meeting, moderated by Rep. Mark Bryant, D-Windham, was among the shortest town meetings on record, according to Town Clerk Linda Morrell. The budget represents a 2.5 percent decrease in expenditures from this fiscal year, but due […]
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Singing the blues under blue skies in Naples
Despite a background of songs about heartache and rainy days, it was sunny skies and smiling faces that prevailed at the Maine Blues Festival in Naples last weekend. The festival, held at 10 venues along the Naples Causeway on Route 302 (recently renamed in honor of the late Robert Neault), featured more than 40 musical […]
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Windham’s Summerfest makes the new season official
Windham’s Summerfest, a free, annual event, kicks off this Saturday, June 25, with entertainment, food and games on the Windham High School grounds. The magic starts at 9:30 a.m. with magician Phil Smith, who will be strolling the grounds performing tricks all morning. The parade, featuring local organizations and businesses, as well as a fife […]
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Our hidden jewel
Summer has finally arrived! The lakes are blue and the golf courses are green. This four-season area is filled with lovely old homes, quaint shops, galleries and lots of local history. You can boat from the tip of Long Lake in Harrison to the end of Sebago Lake in Standish taking in the breathtaking scenery […]
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Our hidden jewel
Summer has finally arrived! The lakes are blue and the golf courses are green. This four-season area is filled with lovely old homes, quaint shops, galleries and lots of local history. You can boat from the tip of Long Lake in Harrison to the end of Sebago Lake in Standish taking in the breathtaking scenery […]
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Inside Naples
Blue Fest big hitThe Blues Fest enjoyed the best weather ever, and thus a huge crowd. What a wonderful boost to the Naples area and economy. Thank you, Blues Fest Committee, for organizing such a great event. Dance and cruiseThe Naples Lion’s Club is hosting three themed dance cruises this summer, all held on Saturday […]
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Standish quickly OKs budget
Standish residents approved the an $8.45 million budget in a 30-minute town meeting Saturday, June 18, according to Town Manager Gordy Billington. The budget represents a $234,752 increase, or 2.8 percent, from this fiscal year. The property tax rate will increase by 6 cents due to municipal and county spending, meaning an additional $12 in […]
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Inside Bridgton
Congratulations to gradsIt’s beginning to look a lot like summer. The weather is warming up, seasonal visitors are returning and kids are out of school. Lake Region High School seniors graduated last week and will soon be entering an exciting new phase in their lives. I want to wish everyone in the LRHS Class of […]
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King named Gray-New Gloucester schools superintendent
Dr. Craig King has been hired as the new superintendent of School Administrative District 15 starting mid-August. King replaces Bruce Beasley, who has taken a position at a New Hampshire school. Beasley served as an administrator in the Gray-New Gloucester school district for 17 years. A native of Fort Kent and graduate of its University […]