Second-singles Eagle Maelah Nadeau upset her Thornton Academy opponent last Thursday, June 2, but the Trojans prevailed elsewhere on the court, taking a 4-1 win over Windham and bouncing them from the tournament. “It was a tough matchup,” said Eagles head coach Jenna Willey, “but when you play tougher teams it makes you step up […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Inside Bridgton
Decisions, decisions There is a lot of buzz in Bridgton these days about revising the sewer ordinance. Ads and letters, both pro and con, have been flooding local newsapers, and the local TV station interviewed representatives from both sides (watch the discussion at http://www.lakeregiontv.org). The issue is even the first question on the ballot in […]
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Inside Bridgton
Decisions, decisions There is a lot of buzz in Bridgton these days about revising the sewer ordinance. Ads and letters, both pro and con, have been flooding local newsapers, and the local TV station interviewed representatives from both sides (watch the discussion at http://www.lakeregiontv.org). The issue is even the first question on the ballot in […]
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Inside Naples
Baked bean supper The Edes Falls Sewing Circle is once again putting on that great hearty Bean Supper this Saturday, June 11, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Enjoy homemade goodies and great company at the most affordable, delicious meal in town. If you have any questions, call Priscilla at 693-4456. The graduates This Sunday, June […]
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The last ride
On a cold, damp day in March of 1884, three Windham men met with the citizens at the town’s annual meeting. This meeting was held at the town house, a brick building on Windham Center Road. The three selectmen, together with the treasurer of the town, comprised the town management of the day. The Town […]
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Veteran's Monument to be dedicated Flag Day
A veterans monument donated by Cornish residents has found a home in Windham. The monument will be dedicated at the Windham Veteran’s Center on Flag Day, June 14, from 9 a.m.-noon, The celebration will include refreshments, music and speeches from local veterans to commemorate the monument, which is dedicated to all veterans of war. The […]
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Brighter days for Standish beach access
A road giving Standish residents a way to Sebago Lake is under construction. The town of Standish is paving the way for public beach access for residents. A construction crew manned by members of the U.S. Marine Corps broke ground last week on a road that will provide Standish residents with access to a half-mile […]
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The accident aftermath
Years ago I worked for a weekly newspaper Down East, and around this time of year the population of the small towns I covered would more than double, with out-of-staters flooding into the state. The increased traffic would always result in increased accidents. I still recall one particular traffic accident that resulted in a lawsuit […]
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Inside New Gloucester
Project Sticker ShockStudents from Gray-New Gloucester High School collaborated with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department and Casco Bay CAN to visit local businesses and promote Project Sticker Shock, a national and statewide program. The students volunteered for the project to bring awareness about the consequences of purchasing alcohol for underage individuals by placing awareness stickers […]
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Windham girls fall in tennis quarterfinals
Second-singles Eagle Maelah Nadeau upset her Thornton Academy opponent last Thursday, June 2, but the Trojans prevailed elsewhere on the court, taking a 4-1 win over Windham and bouncing them from the tournament. “It was a tough matchup,” said Eagles head coach Jenna Willey, “but when you play tougher teams it makes you step up […]