Windham High School senior Sierra Yost graduates next week with a varied and lengthy resume. She’s an athlete, an environmentalist, civic-minded and active in school groups, not to mention outstanding in chemistry and the proud maker of “flat whoopie pies.” A three-season athlete, Yost ran on the cross-country and indoor track teams and plays lacrosse […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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A dozen open seats, but just one race in municipal elections
The town of Standish has 12 open municipal positions this election season, although only one position is contested. Voters in Standish will elect their municipal officers by secret ballot on June 14. Greg Sirpis and Bill Orr are running for a single, at-large, three-year term on the Town Council, a seat held by Lester Ordway, […]
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For new citizens, ‘opportunity’ awaits
Two dozen new U.S. citizens were urged at their Naturalization Ceremony last Friday to come together to strengthen the nation and make it a better place to live. The new citizens from 17 different nations, veterans, a schoolchildren’s chorus and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins were among those who turned out for the ceremony, which was […]
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A dozen open seats, but just one race in municipal elections
The town of Standish has 12 open municipal positions this election season, although only one position is contested. Voters in Standish will elect their municipal officers by secret ballot on June 14. Greg Sirpis and Bill Orr are running for a single, at-large, three-year term on the Town Council, a seat held by Lester Ordway, […]
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On the Right Lane: It's a little Goofy
“It is only too easy to make suggestions and later try to escape the consequences of what we say.” Jawaharlal Nehru, first Prime Minister of India. I normally am in praise of the health care that I receive from the Togus Veterans Hospital and related outpatient clinics as I have seen a vast improvement in […]
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Scarborough wins pitching duel with Windham
Scarborough’s Lilly Volk threw 12 Ks through five innings vs. visiting Windham on Thursday, May 26, leading her girls in securing a 2-0 W. The low-scoring game, in fact, proved something of a pitching duel, as the Eagles’ Danielle Tardiff likewise did an excellent job keeping the Storm guessing at the plate. Scarborough head coach […]
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Scarborough wins pitching duel with Windham
Scarborough’s Lilly Volk threw 12 Ks through five innings vs. visiting Windham on Thursday, May 26, leading her girls in securing a 2-0 W. The low-scoring game, in fact, proved something of a pitching duel, as the Eagles’ Danielle Tardiff likewise did an excellent job keeping the Storm guessing at the plate. Scarborough head coach […]
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Southwesterns: Scarborough, Westbrook/Thornton tops
Thornton Academy played host to this year’s Outdoor Track Southwesterns. On the boys’ side, Scarborough amassed 112 points for a clean win over South Portland and Deering, who shared second at 75. On the girls’ side, Westbrook and TA tied for victory at 73 points apiece, while Bonny Eagle finished third at 72 and Cheverus […]
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We Love to Eat
Chowder luncheon – Friday, June 3, 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 […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Southwesterns: Scarborough, Westbrook/Thornton tops
Thornton Academy played host to this year’s Outdoor Track Southwesterns. On the boys’ side, Scarborough amassed 112 points for a clean win over South Portland and Deering, who shared second at 75. On the girls’ side, Westbrook and TA tied for victory at 73 points apiece, while Bonny Eagle finished third at 72 and Cheverus […]