Casso, Apphia L., 96, of South Portland, died on May 24, 2016. Arrangements by Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland. Connolly, Peter, 64, of Scarborough, died on May 21, 2016. Arrangements by A.T. Hutchins Funeral Home, Portland. Donahue, Kerry, 72, of Windham, died on May 19, 2016. A private memorial service will be held on June […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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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 […]
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Houses of Worship
Christ Chapel, 37 Northern Pines Road, www.christchapelmaine.org, 655-5058 Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., www.rvccme.org, 655-7749 East Raymond Chapel, 394 Webbs Mills Road, 655-2652 Lake Region Baptist Church, 1273 Roosevelt Trail, 428-3637 The Lake Region Baptist Church on Roosevelt Trail.
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Arts Calendar
THEATER Through Sunday, June 5 “Stupid F**king Bird,” remix of Chekhov’s “The Seagull” by Aaron Posner, presented by Mad Horse Theater, 24 Mosher St., South Portland. Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. $17-$20. www.madhorse.com or 747-4148. Through June 5 “Les Miserables,” Westbrook High School, 7 p.m. June 3 and 4, 2 p.m. June […]
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Local Relay for Life determined to march on
June 4 will mark the eighth year of Sebago Lake Relay for Life, an annual walk that raises money for cancer research and programs. But the relay team says that attendance at the event has dwindled over the past few years. So this year, they’re trying a few different things. For one, they’ve changed the […]
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Q&A with Izzeldin Abuelaish: Message to grads: 'With hope everything is possible'
Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, a Palestinian physician and peace activist, spoke at the Saint Joseph’s College commencement on May 14, when nearly 400 students received associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the college. Abuelaish, who also received an honorary degree from the college, was born and raised in the Jabalia Refugee Camp in the Gaza Strip, […]
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Bonny Eagle High senior on fast track to success
She’s certainly a senior to watch, if you can keep up. Elisabeth Redwood is one of 250 seniors in Bonny Eagle High School’s 2016 graduating class and among the fastest young people in the state. Just last weekend, Redwood ran the leading times in Maine for the 100-meter, 200-meter and 400-meter events. But on Friday, […]
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PowerServe raises a village
On Saturday, May 14, I witnessed how it takes a lot of young people to raise a village. I witnessed the magic that PowerServe created when over 292 students and adult volunteers were organized into groups and went all over Windham creating magic. I heard of a cross-country wooden bridge being rebuilt, a rotting refreshment […]